Outdoors
Bushwalk & Secret Garden Lookout
There’s a bushwalk on the hill behind the cottage, plus the Secret Garden Lookout for sunset drinks over the escarpment. Wombats and echidnas turn up if you’re quiet at dusk.
222 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
Two hours from Sydney or Canberra. Five private acres once you arrive, and about 500 metres on foot to the village. Plenty of guests book for a few nights and barely start the car — lawns, lookout, pizza oven and fire pit are all here. When you do go out, this is what’s close.
Tip: Kangaroo Valley evenings are limited and popular. Book dinner ahead for weekends and school holidays. Don’t rely on last-minute takeaway.
Plan your stay: a dog-friendly stay · a winter fireside weekend · staying near Fitzroy Falls
Tap a section to open it. Drive times are rough estimates from the cottage.
Outdoors
There’s a bushwalk on the hill behind the cottage, plus the Secret Garden Lookout for sunset drinks over the escarpment. Wombats and echidnas turn up if you’re quiet at dusk.
Outdoors
Heritage-listed Hampden Bridge was built in 1898 and is one of the landmarks on the village’s historic walk. On the village side there’s a small sandy swim hole in the Kangaroo River where dogs are welcome for a paddle, and it’s a nice picnic stop.
Visit website for Hampden Bridge & the river “beach” (opens in a new tab)
Outdoors
A sealed path runs from near the cottage through the village and toward the bridge, an easy stroll or ride. No bikes? Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company hires mountain bikes for exploring the valley’s paved bike paths.
Visit website for Village footpath & bike path (opens in a new tab)
Outdoors
An 81-metre waterfall into the Yarrunga Valley, with an accessible elevated walkway to the main lookout and the West Rim walk for longer views. The visitor centre has flush toilets, picnic tables and a coin-operated barbecue, and after rain the falls are spectacular.
Visit website for Fitzroy Falls (Morton National Park) (opens in a new tab)
Outdoors
A short, easy walk from the car park to a fenced lookout with cliff-top views over Kangaroo Valley. It’s quiet, and early morning is good for birdwatching.
Outdoors
A short loop track passes the Falls View and Valley View lookouts over Carrington Falls. Nellies Glen, a rainforest swimming hole, is nearby; go early on hot days as the car park fills.
Visit website for Carrington Falls (Budderoo National Park) (opens in a new tab)
Outdoors
Free WaterNSW river flats on the Kangaroo River arm of Lake Yarrunga, good for swimming, canoeing and wombat-spotting at dawn and dusk. It makes a great picnic spot (the basket and rug are at the cottage).
Visit website for Bendeela Recreation Area (opens in a new tab)
Adventure
Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company’s Hike & Bike trip drops you at the Flat Rock waterhole for a hike in to Mini Ha Ha Falls. You then ride mountain bikes back into the valley along Upper River Rd.
Visit website for Flat Rock waterhole & Mini Ha Ha Falls (opens in a new tab)
Kangaroo Valley village is small and walkable from the cottage, with cafés, galleries, gift shops, the Friendly Inn and a general store.
History
A free, self-guided walk past the village’s heritage-listed buildings, including Hampden Bridge and the Friendly Inn, with cultural and geological sites and scenic views along the way. Download the guide from Visit Kangaroo Valley before you set off.
Visit website for Historic Village Walk (opens in a new tab)
History
Settler buildings stocked with artefacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s: a dairy, forge, school house and settler’s cottage, plus a war remembrance room. There are also gas barbecues and 7 hectares of bushland with walking tracks.
Visit website for Pioneer Village Museum (opens in a new tab)
Shopping
Growers from the valley, the Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands sell meat, fruit and veg, eggs, honey, jams, pastries and olive oil. There’s free live music too.
Visit website for Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
Shopping
A Kangaroo Valley winery with award-winning wines and a cellar door for tastings. It also sells its own jams, nuts and fruit.
Shopping
Boutique olives and olive oil made only from Kangaroo Valley olives, hand-picked and naturally processed. Its online shop is currently closed, so phone or email to order.
Visit website for Kangaroo Valley Olives (opens in a new tab)
Family
A council pump track for bikes, scooters and skateboards, with on-site parking. It’s handy for kids, and Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company suggests it on bike-hire days.
Visit website for Kangaroo Valley Pump Track (opens in a new tab)
Family
The village pool is roughly 100 metres from the cottage, with a 25-metre outdoor pool, a shaded toddler pool, a kiosk and picnic tables, and views toward Barrengarry Mountain. The playing fields and playground are right beside it.
Visit website for Village pool, playing fields & playground (opens in a new tab)
Adventure
Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company runs an unguided trip from Hampden Bridge to Bendeela: three grade-1 rapids, then a gentle paddle across Lake Yarrunga, with pick-up at Bendeela. There’s also a stillwater paddle for families, plus overnight trips.
Visit website for Kayak or canoe the river (opens in a new tab)
Adventure
Kangaroo Valley Safaris is now run by Valley Outdoors, which hires canoes for self-guided flat-water paddles from Bendeela. You don’t need to be able to swim, and all ages are welcome. Its Hampden Bridge to Bendeela trip now runs as a guided trip only, because that stretch is whitewater.
Visit website for Canoe hire: Valley Outdoors & Kangaroo Valley Safaris (opens in a new tab)
Shopping
A canoe and paddling shop in the village. Its hire, tours and instruction are run by sister company Valley Outdoors.
Visit website for Paddle & Portage Canoes (opens in a new tab)
Adventure
Hire a mountain bike from Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company and explore at your own pace; safety gear and tips are included. Guided rides can be arranged for an extra cost.
Adventure
An 18-hole, par 71 championship course (5,775 m) at Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat, originally designed by Jack Newton. Undulating fairways, dams and escarpment views make it testing as well as pretty.
Adventure
Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company runs rock climbing and abseiling for beginner and intermediate climbers, plus wildlife tours, including platypus viewing. A guided adventure day combines two activities of your choice.
Visit website for Climbing, abseiling & wildlife tours (opens in a new tab)
Bring layers: the valley can be misty in the morning and warm by lunch.
Day trip
Main street shopping, antiques and cafés, plus the famous Berry Donut Van. Good dinner overflow when Kangaroo Valley is booked out.
Day trip
A long beach between Kiama and Nowra for swimming, fishing, picnics and easy walks. The Gerroa and Beach Road picnic areas are good bases.
Visit website for Seven Mile Beach National Park (opens in a new tab)
Day trip
When the swell runs from the south-east, Kiama’s famous blowhole sends spray more than 30 metres high, and there are accessible viewing platforms. There are coastal walks and beaches around Kiama and Gerringong too.
Visit website for Kiama Blowhole & Gerringong (opens in a new tab)
Day trip
White sand and clear water, with snorkelling, dolphin tours and diving operators around the bay. Booderee National Park needs a park pass.
Visit website for Jervis Bay & Booderee National Park (opens in a new tab)
Day trip
Southern Highlands shopping and antiques. Harris Farm in Bowral is handy for a big grocery run.
Day trip
The nearest big shops, including Woolworths and Aldi at Bomaderry. Nowra Fresh is the region’s big fish and meat market, with a fish and chip takeaway next door.
Book ahead for dinner, especially Fri–Sat and holidays. Hours checked Oct 2026 on each venue’s own website or Visit Kangaroo Valley. Opening hours change, so always check before you go.
In Kangaroo Valley: walk from the cottage (about 500 m)
Eat & drink
One of the region’s oldest pubs, with a full bar, nightly blackboard specials and Aussie favourites like steaks, schnitzels and seafood. The dog-friendly beer garden looks out over the escarpment at sunset, and there’s a bottle shop too.
Eat & drink
Standout breakfast and brunch, with organic sourdough and seasonal plates. It gets busy at weekends, and Visit Kangaroo Valley lists it as pet friendly.
Eat & drink
A cosy café cooking with local, seasonal produce. It serves all-day brunch and a short dinner service; book for dinner.
Eat & drink
Modern Australian food with a Mediterranean influence, inside Wildes Boutique Hotel. Good for a nicer night out; bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Eat & drink
A café and deli with house-made deli produce and grazing boards to take home. Visit Kangaroo Valley lists it as pet friendly.
Eat & drink
A village restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes, made with herbs and vegetables from the chef’s own kitchen garden. We couldn’t confirm current hours, so check before you go.
Eat & drink
A wine bar run by the team behind Hampden Deli, with local, national and international wines plus cheese and charcuterie. A good pre- or post-dinner stop; bookings essential.
Eat & drink
A casual village café with long opening hours. Useful when others are closed.
Visit website for Maddison’s in the Valley (opens in a new tab)
Eat & drink
The village bakery for pies, sandwiches and baked goods. Handy for a quick lunch or a picnic.
Visit website for The Kangaroo Valley Bakehouse (opens in a new tab)
Short drive in the valley
Eat & drink
An Italian restaurant at Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat, led by chef Marco Salvestrin and using local produce in a scenic setting. Breakfast is served on weekends; book ahead.
Eat & drink
Pies and milkshakes at a heritage store in Barrengarry, with valley views from the verandah. We couldn’t confirm current hours, so check before you go.
Pre-order & cottage nights
Eat & drink
A village kitchen and providore run by owner and head chef Katrina Endean. Order hampers and meals online and collect them; great for arrival night or rainy evenings. It also stocks natural wines and craft beers.
Eat & drink
Full kitchen, BBQ and pizza oven at the cottage. Grab supplies from the list below.
Berry & nearby: when you want a bigger night out
Eat & drink
A winery south of Berry with a cellar door for tastings and the Silos Kitchen restaurant. Lunch is seasonal à la carte; Saturday dinner is a chef’s menu.
Eat & drink
A farm-to-table restaurant at Moraea Farm near Berry, overlooking the market garden that supplies it. Children are welcome (there’s a kids’ menu); dogs aren’t allowed on the farm.
Eat & drink
A Berry landmark since 1964, serving hot cinnamon donuts, coffee, milkshakes and pies. A good sweet stop on the way back.
Practical food shopping
Supplies
Everyday basics, fresh produce, local jams, cold meats, cheese and groceries.
Visit website for Kangaroo Valley General Store & Newsagent (opens in a new tab)
Supplies
Fuel, a convenience store and toilets. Visit Kangaroo Valley lists the Friendly Grocer at the same address.
Visit website for Mobil service station (opens in a new tab)
Supplies
The main-street bottle shop for local wines and craft beer. The Friendly Inn also has a bottle shop.
Visit website for KV Fine Wines & Craft Ales (opens in a new tab)
Supplies
For a big shop, head to Berry, Bomaderry or Bowral.
Rainy day
Pizza oven, fire pit, board games and movies at the cottage. Order a Caterina hamper and you won’t need to go out at all.
Rainy day
Wander through the settler buildings, the Archie Chittick Museum and the war remembrance room.
Visit website for Pioneer Village Museum (opens in a new tab)
Rainy day
A village stop for fudge and a pot of tea.
Visit website for Valley Fudge & Teahouse (opens in a new tab)
Rainy day
Wildes Dining or the Friendly Inn are both good for a long lunch. See Where to eat & drink for hours.
Rainy day
Remedial massage, Spinal Flow and Korean skin-care treatments, brought to your accommodation.
Visit website for Seungyoung Mobile Massage (opens in a new tab)
Rainy day
An annual weekend of music, poetry and dance, held each October; the 2026 festival ran 16–18 October. Under-18s get in free with a paying adult.
Visit website for Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival (opens in a new tab)
Only two hours’ drive from Sydney or Canberra. We send arrival notes with gate/parking details after booking. No Uber/taxis in the valley — plan to drive or walk.
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