Gerroa is a coastal town in the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia[1] 133 kilometres south ofSydney. Nearby towns are Gerringong, Kiama and Berry.Situated at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach and the head of Crooked River, the original village was once a retreat for various religious orders. Today it is a popular holiday town, and residence for retirees. Many houses have impressive views of the beach and Mount Coolangatta. The population is 497 according to the 2011 census, although the population swells, particularly at Easter and the Christmas−New Year break. Many holiday makers stay at the caravanpark, by the Crooked River.