Kangaroo Valley

Travel Guide
Kangaroo Valley
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.

Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is ₩114,884 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
₩114,884
per night
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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! (355 reviews)
"Thank you!"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Nova Kiama
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
3.5 out of 5
152 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The price is ₩301,498 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
₩301,498
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
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! (90 reviews)
"Nice tidy room good location Not bad for a motel"

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Wildes Hotel Kangaroo Valley
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
3.5 out of 5
Boronia Street (off Centennial Road), Bowral, NSW
The price is ₩222,634 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
₩222,634
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (917 reviews)
"Great overall experience.. staff are amazing!! Tho cleanliness is questionable overall.. The pool had some stuff in there that looked discussing and they can just make sure its always clean."

Reviewed on May 18, 2024

Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
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 WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"Handy location. Great quest apartment. Loved the free icecreams! Appreciated weekend room service!"

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Quest Nowra
The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
4 out of 5
9 Kangaloon RoadHeritage Park, Bowral, NSW
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Bowral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bowral Golf Course and International Cricket ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
"Great accommodation, great location. Good size for families."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park
Mittagong Caravan Park
Mittagong Caravan Park
3.5 out of 5
1 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cabin in Mittagong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Gibraltar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"Perfect for an overnight stop and could self cater, thanks"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Mittagong Caravan Park
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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