The heritage of Kims is evident in the traditions we keep and in the property itself. Kims has also been in the same family for over 80 years, namely the Strachan / Kershaw family. The stories are endless...

The avenue of Norfolk Island pines on the beachfront were planted by Captain Charlson in 1886 when he first established Kims, or 'The Camp' as it was then known. Our dining room bell has rung at the commencement of meal times for more than a century. The custom dates back to the time when men wore pocket watches, which they would not risk on the sand.

The mast set into the gardens in front of the dining room came from a yacht, ‘Satin Sheets’, which belonged to the late Andrew Strachan. On a voyage back from Hawaii, the mast broke and Andrew lashed it to the side and ferried it home. Along with Australia’s own flag, you’ll find the national flags of our in-house guests, as well as special ensigns in honour of national days – the Cross of Saint Andrews flag on Burns Night, or the French Tricolour on Bastille Day.

You might also notice the curious line of narrow gauge railway tracks, initially used to transport coal for Kims boilers and Arga stoves, now the porter for guests’ luggage.

Kims continues to make its long established mark whilst never forgetting how it all began.