Kangaroo Valley Travel Guide

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Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley
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Find a picture-perfect rural idyll in this beautiful valley amid the Illawarra region’s forested mountains. Investigate the thriving local arts and music scene.

Explore a National Trust-listed village in Kangaroo Valley, a picturesque town flanked by the awe-inspiring Cambewarra and Barrengarry mountains. Rainforests and rugged peaks surround this gorgeous corner of the Illawarra region’s rolling countryside, making it a scenic spot to enjoy local wines and delicious regional produce.

Stroll through Kangaroo Valley’s unhurried streets and explore the village’s interesting arts and crafts shops, antique stores, galleries and cafés. Check out historic landmarks that were constructed in the 19th century out of locally quarried stone, including the school, the courthouse and the iconic Hampden Bridge, one of Australia’s oldest suspension bridges.

Learn about the village’s rich dairying history at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Museum Park, a heritage complex that includes an early settler hut, antique farming equipment and pretty bushwalking trails.

Explore Kangaroo Valley’s magnificent landscapes with a trip to Gerrigong Falls or Cambewarra Mountain. Canoe along the Kangaroo River or play golf at the picturesque Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Resort. Horseback riding tours will take you through the breathtaking natural sights of Morton National Park. Sample the valley’s fine flavours at local winery estates and cellar doors.

Visit in February to experience a sampling of local rural life at the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Show. In October, the village stages the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, which features a range of local and touring musicians over a fun-filled weekend. The Kangaroo Valley Village Markets offer a selection of the region’s finest produce and craft items on the second Saturday of the month, except in February.

Kangaroo Valley is approximately a 2-hour drive from Sydney along the scenic South Coast road. Combine your trip to Kangaroo Valley with a visit to the surf beaches of Seven Mile Beach or Wollongong. Kangaroo Valley has a diverse selection of holiday lodgings, including picturesque farmsteads and luxury villas.

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The price is AU$224 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Kangaroo Valley show visitors
"Great location for first time visitors travelling from interstate: Room was wrongly configured but this was immediately rectified for us. Undercover parking was especially useful since it was summer and hot."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Kangaroo Valley, NSW
Stay at this vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Bugong National Park and Kangaroo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Stunning location, great amenities
"The property is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need for your stay. It was so hard to find a place that would work for a large group of adults as most places that fit this many people rely on bunk beds or multiple beds in a room, but this place was perfect."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
"A nice, clean hotel in a beautiful location to explore Kiama"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Nova Kiama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Kangaroo Valley, NSW
Stay at this vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Bugong National Park and Kangaroo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Stunning location, great amenities
"The property is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need for your stay. It was so hard to find a place that would work for a large group of adults as most places that fit this many people rely on bunk beds or multiple beds in a room, but this place was perfect."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Lake David Luxury Lake House set on 44 acres - Sleeps 18
Special this weekend 40%less on nightly rate. Unwind,work,rest and play here!
Special this weekend 40%less on nightly rate. Unwind,work,rest and play here!
Kangaroo Valley
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Pioneer Museum Park and Kangaroo River Nature ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Cosy, gorgeous, quaint, peaceful
"What a gorgeous cottage with so many touches from the past (crockery, nick nacks) but also modern comforts (air con, comfortable beds). Different spaces to relax in, short walk to the shops and cafes"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Special this weekend 40%less on nightly rate. Unwind,work,rest and play here!
Getawayz NSW - Scribbly Gum Cottage - Rustic, Picturesque, Romantic - Kangaroo Valley
Getawayz NSW - Scribbly Gum Cottage - Rustic, Picturesque, Romantic - Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley
Stay at this cabin in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pioneer Museum Park and Kangaroo River ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Well worth diverting off the Hume Hwy.
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Well worth diverting from the Hume hwy to stay at Scribbly Gum cottage and explore the beautiful Kangaroo Valley. onveniently located to the lttle village."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Getawayz NSW - Scribbly Gum Cottage - Rustic, Picturesque, Romantic - Kangaroo Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kangaroo Valley

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I'm surprised how green it is. Definitely I'll have to come back to explore further

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Watch out for wombats when driving around. We saw so many wandering on the roads. Yarrawa Estate winery is well worth a visit. Great wine in a beautiful setting.

4/5 - Good

Simone&Andy

Tranquil, peaceful and secluded

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful photo opportunities in the valley surrounded by hills. Lovely light

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice retreat for a energizing weekend. Stress free environment and so peaceful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful place, nice and relaxing... wouldn’t recommend driving the road from Berry to KV... very narrow and windy and dangerous, enter from Nowra. Will definitely stay again!

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