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.

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley

3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The price is Rp2.160.167 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.160.167
Rp2.376.163 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)
"In the heart of Kangaroo Valley, the property is spot-on for a long week-end away as surrounded by small boutiques, bespoke eateries etc."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is Rp1.433.608 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.433.608
Rp1.576.969 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (611 reviews)
"Room was basic but nicely updated, bed was ok, nice shower, convenient location, staff were lovely. Bathroom needs better ventilation as the shower steam makes the bathroom very damp. Mostly very quiet except for the noise from the shower in the next room - especially when they had a shower at 4am ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Nova Kiama
Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Old Hume Highway, (entrance via Wingecarribee St), Berrima, NSW
The price is Rp1.638.740 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.638.740
Rp1.802.614 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Was much better than the photos show. Very nice rooms, great location. Could do with a selection of different pillows as they weren't comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
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.
Quest Nowra

Quest Nowra

4.5 out of 5
130 Kinghorne Street, Nowra, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Nowra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Nowra Museum and Stockland ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Will come back."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Quest Nowra
The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park

4 out of 5
9 Kangaloon RoadHeritage Park, Bowral, NSW
Stay at this golf apartment in Bowral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bowral Golf Course and International Cricket ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
"Everything is of the highest quality. Absolutely superbe."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
South Coast Retreat

South Coast Retreat

3.5 out of 5
119a Greenwell Point Rd, Greenwell Point, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Greenwell Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Comerong Island Nature Reserve and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"Very clean, basic needs met as far a comfort is concerned. I would stay again, this visit was mainly for business purposes. Very friendly caretaker and family. I would recommend this for friends and family."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

South Coast Retreat
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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