Jamberoo Action Park near Kiama is New South Wales’s largest family-owned water and action park, and one of the best days out on the South Coast. This complete guide covers the rides and attractions, the opening season and best times to visit, tickets, food and groups, plus the seasonal weather and the easiest way to get your crew there. Sydney Charter Bus Australia runs private charter buses to Jamberoo from anywhere in Sydney, so nobody has to drive.
Jamberoo Action Park: The Complete Guide
Tucked into the green foothills of the Illawarra escarpment near Kiama, Jamberoo Action Park is New South Wales’s largest family-owned water and action park, and one of the great days out on the New South Wales South Coast. It has been thrilling families since 1980, and with its huge hillside slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and the famous Bobsled, it packs an entire summer holiday into a single day.
This guide covers everything you need to plan the perfect visit: the rides and attractions, the opening season, the best time to go, tickets and food, group and school visits, and the easiest way to get your whole crew there and home again. Sydney Charter Bus Australia runs private charter buses to Jamberoo from anywhere in Sydney, so nobody has to drive, navigate or sit in the traffic.
About Jamberoo Action Park
Jamberoo Action Park opened on 24 October 1980 and remains proudly family owned and operated, with the motto “where you control the action”. Set across a sprawling hillside site backed by the dramatic Illawarra escarpment, it has grown from a handful of grassy slides into a genuine destination park with world-class thrill rides, wave pools, rivers and children’s areas.
Unlike a city water park, Jamberoo spreads out across the landscape, so a chairlift carries you up the hill and rides tumble back down through the bush. It is this setting, all mountains, gum trees and open sky, that makes the park feel like a proper escape rather than a concrete slab of slides.
Getting there
Jamberoo Action Park is at 1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533, just inland from Kiama on the South Coast. It sits about 30 minutes south of Wollongong and a little over an hour and a half to two hours south of Sydney, depending on traffic, via the M1 Princes Motorway. There is free car parking on site.
| From | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Sydney CBD | 1 hr 45 min to 2 hrs |
| Wollongong | About 30 min |
| Kiama | About 15 min |
Because it is a long day and a long drive, a group is far better off letting someone else take the wheel. Sydney Charter Bus Australia runs private, door-to-door charter buses and day tours to Jamberoo, dropping your group right at the entrance so the fun starts the moment you arrive. It is ideal for a school excursion, a club day, a work day out or an extended family trip, with no one stuck as the designated driver.
Rides and attractions
Admission is “all rides, all day”, so once you are in, everything is included. The park groups its attractions into thrill rides, racing slides, family rivers and pools, and gentle areas for the littlest visitors. Here are the headline attractions.
| Attraction | Type | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity Falls | Thrill precinct | The park’s newest high-speed water thrill zone, opened in 2022. |
| The Perfect Storm | Thrill | A giant funnel raft ride that swings you up the walls before the drop. |
| Funnel Web | Thrill | A near-vertical launch into a huge swirling funnel. |
| The Taipan & The Stinger | Thrill | Fast, steep slides for the brave, with quick drops and plenty of speed. |
| The Rock | Thrill precinct | A cluster of the park’s steepest, fastest slides. |
| Octo Racer & Surf Hill | Racing slides | Grab a mat, line up and race your friends down the multi-lane hills. |
| Rapid River | Family river | A rushing raft ride the whole family can enjoy together. |
| The Bobsled | Dry ride | The park’s signature toboggan, where you control the speed down the hillside track. |
| Chairlift | Scenic | A relaxing ride up the hill with sweeping escarpment views. |
| Billabong Beach | Wave pool | A big beach-style wave pool to cool off and relax. |
| Outback Bay | Family water play | An interactive water fort with slides, jets and a giant tipping bucket. |
| Banjo’s Billabong | Kids’ area | Gentle water play designed for the youngest visitors. |
| Landscape golf | Dry activity | A round of mini golf for a break between slides. |
Rides have their own height, age and swimming-ability requirements, and some require an adult to accompany younger children. Always check the current ride restrictions on the official website so everyone in your group knows what they can ride.
Opening season and the best time to visit
Jamberoo Action Park is a seasonal, outdoor park. It opens each year from around September through to April, spanning the Australian spring, summer and early autumn, on selected days rather than every day of the week. Opening hours are generally 10:00am to 5:00pm on open days. Because the calendar changes each season, always check the official open-days calendar before booking your visit or your bus.
The warmest, busiest months are December to February, the peak of summer and school holidays. If you would rather smaller queues, the shoulder months of September, October, March and April can be lovely, with pleasant days and a quieter park, though the water is cooler. The chart and table below show the typical temperatures for the Kiama and Jamberoo area across the year.
| Month (park season) | Avg high | Avg low | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C | 11°C | Quiet start, cooler water |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | Mild spring days |
| November | 23°C | 15°C | Warming up, still quieter |
| December | 25°C | 17°C | Peak season begins |
| January | 26°C | 18°C | Warmest, busiest month |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | Hot and lively |
| March | 25°C | 17°C | Warm and easing off |
| April | 22°C | 14°C | Season wind-down, quieter |
Temperatures are approximate long-term coastal averages for the Kiama area, provided as a general guide only.
Tickets, food and facilities
- Tickets. Day passes and season passes are available, and are generally cheaper when booked online in advance. Entry is “all rides, all day”, and group and student rates apply to eligible bookings. Check the official website for current prices.
- Free parking. On-site car parking is included, with plenty of room for cars and coaches.
- Food. There are more than 50 food huts and shaded shelters across the park, serving everything from fish and chips and burgers to wraps, sandwiches and salads, with online ordering to skip the queues.
- Shade and seating. Bring hats, sunscreen and towels, and consider arriving early to claim a shady base for the day.
Groups, schools and clubs
Jamberoo is a natural fit for a group day out, and a charter bus makes the logistics easy.
- School excursions. As a five-star accredited water park, Jamberoo is a favourite end-of-year and reward-day destination, with education booking programs. Our drivers are WWCC certified for school services. See our school excursion bus hire.
- Group bundles. Discounted group admission applies to larger bookings, with catering and reserved spaces available.
- Corporate, sporting and community groups. A great team day, fundraiser or celebration.
Interestingly, the family behind Jamberoo has also taken on the running of Sydney’s own water park at Prospect, now known as Sydney Action Park, so the same trusted operators are now behind two of the state’s biggest water parks.
Make a weekend of it: nearby attractions
Jamberoo sits in one of the prettiest corners of the South Coast, so it pairs perfectly with a longer trip. Close by you will find the lush Minnamurra Rainforest with its boardwalk and waterfalls, the famous Kiama Blowhole and lighthouse, the treetop walks and zipline at Illawarra Fly, and the rolling green hills, wineries and historic pub of Jamberoo village itself.
Jamberoo Action Park FAQs
Where is Jamberoo Action Park?
At 1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533, near Kiama on the South Coast, about 30 minutes south of Wollongong and under two hours from Sydney.
When is it open?
It is a seasonal outdoor park, open from around September to April on selected days, usually 10:00am to 5:00pm. Always check the official open-days calendar.
What is the best time to visit?
December to February are the warmest and busiest. September, October, March and April are quieter, with milder days and cooler water.
Is parking available?
Yes, there is free on-site car parking, with room for coaches. Charter buses drop your group right at the entrance.
What is included in a ticket?
Entry is “all rides, all day”, so every ride and attraction is included once you are inside.
Can you bring your own food?
There are more than 50 food outlets in the park with online ordering. Check the park’s current policy on bringing your own food and drink before you pack an esky.
Is it good for young children?
Yes. Alongside the big thrill rides there are gentle areas like Banjo’s Billabong and Outback Bay designed for little ones.
How do we get there as a group?
The easiest way is a private charter bus. Sydney Charter Bus Australia collects your group from anywhere in Sydney and returns you the same day, so no one has to drive.
Do you run school excursions to Jamberoo?
Yes. It is one of our most popular school excursion destinations, and our drivers are WWCC certified for student transport.
Book your bus to Jamberoo Action Park
Make the day easy from start to finish. Sydney Charter Bus Australia runs private, air-conditioned charter buses and day tours to Jamberoo Action Park for schools, groups, clubs and families, from 12-seat minibuses to 62-seat coaches. We are a Transport for NSW accredited direct operator with WWCC-certified drivers for school services. Contact us for a free quote, or request an online quote, and we will get your group there and home in comfort.