Kangaroo Valley

With beautiful morning mists, a patchwork of farmland, Australia’s last surviving wooden suspension bridge and rainforest spilling down the escarpment, there’s something magical about Kangaroo Valley. Go kayaking, bushwalk to stunning waterfalls, enjoy a waterside picnic at Tallowa Dam and uncover top foodie experiences.

Highlights

Outdoor adventures 

This secluded oasis in the Shoalhaven region provides a rejuvenating getaway. Join a Valley Outdoors adventure to canoe, abseil, hike and camp your way through Kangaroo Valley. Reset and recharge during a contemplative paddle along calm waters on their Mindful Canoeing Nature Experience.

Keep an eye out for Canoes, Cool Climate Wines & Canape events when you will be rewarded for your paddling efforts with a floating picnic complete with shared table that connects your custom-built double-canoe. Prefer to explore at your own pace? Hire a kayak or canoe from Kangaroo Valley Kayaks or Kangaroo Valley Safaris Kayak and Canoe Hire to explore the tranquil Kangaroo River

Valley Outdoors Canoeing, Kangaroo Valley

Valley Outdoors Canoeing, Kangaroo Valley

See the sights of the valley on a trail ride with Kangaroo Valley Horses or hop in the car to see the spectacular Fitzroy Falls, which is less than 20 kilometres away. 

Aerial view of people standing at the viewpoint above Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo Valley

Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo Valley

Historical treasures 

Dating back to 1870, Kangaroo Valley’s main street evokes a sense of country charm, with its tea rooms and heritage-listed pub, The Friendly Inn. Discover fascinating colonial history at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum or follow the Kangaroo Valley Historic Village Walk which takes in the historic Hampden Bridge with its large sandstone turrets. 

Car drives over the historic Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley

Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley

Food and drink 

Kangaroo Valley is known for its pies. Stop by the Kangaroo Valley Bakehouse for freshly made baked treats including their famous pies and sausage rolls. For dessert, visit the Valley Fudge & Teahouse or Sweet As Kangaroo Valley for locally-made fudge and lollies. 

Take a short drive to Upper Kangaroo River for wine tasting and a cheese platter at Yarrawa Estate. While you’re there, pick up some jams, nuts and fruit – all grown on site or made from farm produce. Head to Hampden Deli for the finest local, fresh and seasonal ingredients as well as pickled, fermented, brined and baked goods. Pick up delicious Kangaroo Valley Olives and olive oil to take home as a tasty souvenir of your trip. For more exceptional local produce, head to Wildes Dining where you can dine on Mediterranean inspired meals like chargrilled squid and crispy skinned barramundi. 

Hampden Deli Cafe - Kangaroo Valley

Hampden Deli, Kangaroo Valley - Credit: Hampden Deli

Where to stay 

Accommodation in Kangaroo Valley ranges from luxury spa retreats to holiday cottages and campgrounds. At Broger’s End, an old farm shed and dairy have been lovingly transformed into self-contained accommodation using reclaimed materials. Home to wild platypus, this eco-retreat is powered by solar with free-range eggs from the farm’s chickens available for breakfast.

Broger's End, Kangaroo Valley - Credit: Broger's End

Broger's End, Kangaroo Valley - Credit: Broger's End

For a luxurious visit, check in to Barranca's private villas, framed by bush in a picturesque valley. Want to get back to nature? Aframe Kangaroo Valley is a rustic retreat sheltered to the east and west by Morton National Park

Wood fired hot tub at Aframe Kangaroo Valley in Kangaroo Valley, Jarvis Bay

Aframe Kangaroo Valley, Kangaroo Valley - Credit: Hayley Rafton Photography

Getting there 

Kangaroo Valley is nestled between the Southern Highlands and the NSW South Coast, about two hours’ drive from both Sydney and Canberra.

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