Kangaroo Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

Kangaroo Valley
Stay at this vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Simply wonderful
"From the moment we entered the gates of Aminya, we felt like we were coming home. The house itself is so welcoming & comfortable with all modern appliances & beautifully decorated. Our family of 8, including 2 years old twins loved the house & beautiful rolling hills around where we could watch wallabies, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$184
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
"Very friendly staff who helped with where to go. Great breakfast. Worth paying for when booking."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Unwind,work,rest and play here!

Unwind,work,rest and play here!

Kangaroo Valley
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pioneer Museum Park and Kangaroo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Lovely place!
"Really great service - loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Unwind,work,rest and play here!
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.
'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

Kangaroo Valley
Stay at this vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Simply wonderful
"From the moment we entered the gates of Aminya, we felt like we were coming home. The house itself is so welcoming & comfortable with all modern appliances & beautifully decorated. Our family of 8, including 2 years old twins loved the house & beautiful rolling hills around where we could watch wallabies, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead
Unwind,work,rest and play here!

Unwind,work,rest and play here!

Kangaroo Valley
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pioneer Museum Park and Kangaroo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Lovely place!
"Really great service - loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Unwind,work,rest and play here!
Wahroonga - A beautiful country escape on 10 acres, views, pool, pet friendly.

Wahroonga - A beautiful country escape on 10 acres, views, pool, pet friendly.

Kangaroo Valley
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kangaroo River ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Wonderful property for weekend with extended family, loads of room for us all."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Wahroonga - A beautiful country escape on 10 acres, views, pool, pet friendly.
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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