Road closures will be in effect this Saturday around the local area due to the Kiama Triathlon.

The annual event, hosted by Elite Energy, uses the local rolling hills, ocean views and the vibrant energy of springtime Kiama to create a spectacular event on the triathlon calendar.

Spectators are encouraged to get public transport to the event and plan ahead of schedule as rail replacement buses are running on Saturday.

The following roads will be closed between 10.30am and 1.30pm on Saturday.

Federal Street between Charles Ave & Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive – Swamp Road / M1 Princes Hwy to Oxley Ave

(inc Riverside Drive Exit Ramp from M1 Princes Highway – Detour Via Bombo Exit)

Swamp Road – Riverside Drive to Jamberoo Road

There will also be no parking from the Boat Ramp to Carson Place and Charles Avenue to Austin Avenua for 24 hours from 4pm on Friday due to the triathlon.

Click here for full road closure times and maps with access travel routes surrounding James Oates Reserve.

Key times on the day:

8.30am to 10.20am - Registration & Transition at James Oates Reserve

10.20am - Race Briefing at Transition Area, James Oates Reserve

10.30am - Walk to race start at James Holt Reserve

11am - Race start

To plan your trip on public transport, visit transportnsw.info.

For more information, visit Elite Energy's Kiama Triathlon website or phone 0439 538 903.

Beautiful spring weather has been forecast for Saturday with the temperature set to hit 27 degrees with west to north-westerly winds of 25-35km/h.