While exploring the backstreets near the Kiama seafront I decided to take the 5km coastal walking track from the southern edge of Kiama over to Werri Beach even though I was on my old touring bike with 28mm tyres - the MTB would have been much more suitable. The track is largely compacted grass so the surface wasn't a problem though it was bumpy at times. But there are some steep pinches as the track goes up and down lots of headlands, and a couple of times I didn't have low enough gears (I had a 30/27 low) & had to get off. Also had to walk a short way twice to get over pebbles, etc, near beaches. It was a pretty strenuous 5km and the stop at the cafe at Werri Beach for lunch was very welcome. Decided to ride back via the highway, which fortunately wasn't too busy as there are lengthy sections without much shoulder though there are two lanes heading north and the first section involves a long climb out of the Werri Beach area. After getting back to the centre of Kiama I took the coastline cycleway back.