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Kangaroo Valley NSW Tourist Info

Panoramic photo of escarpments surrounding the Valley.
Panoramic photo of escarpments surrounding the Valley.

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Kangaroo Valley NSW Tourist Info

Photo: Panoramic photo of escarpments surrounding the Valley.

Kangaroo Valley is situated between escarpments of sandstone that have risen high above the valley, worn away by the Kangaroo river over the many years. The valley is heritage listed, not only for its pioneering history but its flora and native animals. Much of its surrounds are occupied by Morton National Park and the Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve.

Getting there from the NSW South Coast: You can take the tourist route to the valley from Nowra on the Moss Vale Road, or from Berry, past Berry Mountain on Kangaroo Valley Road. There is plenty of scenery along the way.

At the Pioneer Farm Settlement shows what life was like in the mid 19th Century, having preserved cottages, a blacksmith’s working shop, a dairy and machinery displays. There are photographs and exhibits relating to the history of the valley on display.

Kangaroo Valley Places to Visit and Activities

  • Visit Black Ash Mountain reserve.
  • Drive up to Cambewarra Lookout for the fantastic views of the South Coast.
  • Go canoeing up to the upper reaches of the Kangaroo River.
  • Visit Kangaroo Valley village, classified by the National Trust and home to the Pioneer Museum.
  • Walk across Hampden Bridge, a grand medieval design suspension bridge, swim and picnic by the river.
  • Take your time to wander through the art and craftsman galleries and antique shops in the village.
  • Get a National Parks guide to explore the many graded bushwalks in and around the valley.

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You can see the location map of places to visit and interest for the NSW Far South Coast and North Gippsland, Victoria NSW Far South Coast Map. Shows Victoria High Country, Snowy Mountains Region, North Gippsland, the Sapphire Coast and Eurobodalla. These tourism regions are all within a days drive of each other, some only a few hours apart.

Nowra Visitors Information

Enquire at the Nowra Visitors Information Centre for more about Kangaroo Valley accommodation, activites and places to visit. Cnr. Princes Highway and Pleasant Way, Nowra NSW 2541. Phone 1300 662 808 or International +061 2 4421 0778.

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