Historical Walking Tour of Gerringong
Looking for things to do in Gerringong? Start with its past. The clifftop cemetery above Gerringong Boat Harbour took its first burial, Evan Campbell, in 1864, and its headstones carry the district's old family names: Miller, Sharpe, Campbell, Quinn and Weir. Just north of town, Werri Beach takes its name from the Dharawal word Ouiree, or Ooaree, for the creek that meets the beach at its northern end. This self-guided walk links 3 places, each with a short audio story in the Sitesy app.
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The route: 3 historic places in Gerringong
Start at Gerringong Cemetery. Tap a stop to see it on the map.
Pins are numbered in walking order; lines join them directly, not along streets. Walking directions in Google Maps
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Gerringong Cemetery
Perched on a steep slope with sweeping views over Gerringong Boat Harbour and the ocean, this cemetery received its first burial, Evan Campbell, in 1864. It holds a Commonwealth War Graves Commission casualty and family names woven through the district: Miller, Sharpe, Campbell, Quinn and Weir.
Source: cwgc.org
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Gerringong railway station
Gerringong railway station is a single-platform intercity railway station located in Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia, on the South Coast railway line. The station serves Sydney Trains diesel multiple unit trains travelling south to Bomaderry and north to Kiama.
Source: Wikipedia
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Werri Beach
This coastal strand takes its name from the Dharawal word Ouiree, or Ooaree, meaning the creek that enters the beach on its northern side. Set on the Tasman Sea coast in the Illawarra region, it lies south of Kiama and immediately north of Gerringong.
Source: Wikipedia
How the walk works
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Tap Start this walk free. The walk opens in the Sitesy app in your browser, with the route and every stop ready.
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Each stop's story plays as you arrive, with directions to the next one. Pause for a coffee whenever you like.
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Questions
How long is the Gerringong walking tour?
About 68 minutes over roughly 3.8 km at a relaxed pace.
What is the history of Gerringong in brief?
Gerringong Cemetery took its first burial, Evan Campbell, in 1864, and holds a Commonwealth War Graves Commission casualty. Werri Beach, just north of town, takes its name from the Dharawal word Ouiree, or Ooaree.
Is the Gerringong walking tour accessible?
Not fully. The cemetery sits on a steep slope above the Boat Harbour, so expect hills and uneven ground.
Can I do the tour offline?
Yes — load the tour in the Sitesy app beforehand and it’s cached for offline use.
Is the Gerringong walking tour free?
Yes. Open it in the Sitesy app and every stop on this walk is free to hear, with no account needed. Free listeners also get 5 stories a day about wherever they are and 1 custom walk a week. The Trip pass (A$7.99 for 7 days) and Sitesy Plus (A$8.99 a month) unlock unlimited stories and walks.
Page last updated 29 October 2026.