The charming and dramatic Kangaroo Valley is nestled between Cambewarra and the Barrengary Mountains. Remnants of rainforest cling to the steep escarpment and the Kangaroo River and small creeks crisscross the valley. Visitors can expect beautiful morning mists and plenty of birdlife.
Originally called Kangaroo Ground by surveyor James Heehan, the name underwent a gradual change through the 1840s to its current form.
With its cafes, art galleries and souvenir shops, delightful stone pub, cabins in the bush and bushwalks, Kangaroo Valley has all the ingredients of a mini break.
Be sure to wander over the historic Hampden Bridge, past the cemetery and through the heritage-listed village. Don’t miss the Pioneer Farm Museum, based on a typical 19th century farmhouse.
Nearby, Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay and Nowra are well worth a visit.
Quick Facts
Kangaroo Valley is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Shoalhaven in New South Wales, it is located approximately 115kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 123.829 square kilometres. Kangaroo Valley has a recorded population of 879 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Kangaroo Valley we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Kangaroo Valley and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.