Visitor Services

Kangaroo Valley is located 2 hours driving time south of Sydney and north of Canberra. It is 25 minutes west of the NSW Coast's beaches.
How to get there:
Train: Illawarra & South Coast line from Central to Bomaderry. Journey time approx 2 ½ hours. ((click here for information - link to City Rail) Bus services can be called from the station (Kennedy's Busses). Alternatively you can catch a train to Bowral, Southern Highlands line from Central and hire a taxi.
Bus: Kennedy's Bus run three services a day to Kangaroo Valley from Nowra (click here for more information - Kennedys Bus)
Car Hire: There are several car hire companies in Nowra (click here for more details)
Bike Hire: Kangaroo Valley Safaris
Airport: Sydney's Kingsford Smith is the closest international Airport. There is a rail service from the airport to Central Station where you can connect with the Illawarra South Coast line. Closest regional airport is Albion Park.
Climate:
Kangaroo Valley enjoys a warm temperate climate. There are quite distinct 'seasons' but rainfall is spread throughout the year with no distinct dry or wet season.
Spring and autumn are the most temperate seasons and are a great time for bush walking, canoeing etc. The day time temperatures are usually in the early to mid twenties.
Winter days can be clear and bright and are a great time to get out and about. Winter nights are all about getting cosy, hot baths, snuggling up in front of a fire together, wining and dining. Day time temperatures are usually in the mid to high teens.
Winter nights can be quite cool and sometimes frosty. Winter mornings often produce a magical fog which is due to temperature inversion as cold air is trapped in the valley by a layer of warmer air above. Night time temperatures are usually in the single figures sometimes dropping to zero.
Summer is a great time to enjoy the river based activities or just relaxing on a shady verandah. There are picnic spots by the river and shady forest rambles to go on. The warmer nights are perfect for outside dining and BBQs. Day time temperatures can vary a lot and generally range between the mid-twenties to the high thirties. Nights are always mild at this time of year.

Visitors Information:

We have a Visitors Information Centre in the village, look for the blue "i" sign. Most members of the Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association can provide information of local services and attractions. Or contact us if you are planning a trip for our advice ..

Our commitment to sustainable and responsible travel

Kangaroo Valley is one of Australia's leading eco responsible tourist destinations. Our aim is to ensure that your visit doesn't harm the environment so we can all continue to enjoy the pristine natural beauty and country charm of this area. Kangaroo Valley was the first plastic bag free town in mainland Australia. This initiative is proudly supported by many local tourism operators who are also participating in our 'Becoming Carbon Neutral' programme to reduce and offset their greenhouse emissions (see below 'Have You Seen our Green Kangaroo') We are introducing eco responsible practices that include participating in nature and heritage projects to preserve our beautiful environment and historic structures. Visitors can make a valuable contribution to offset and reduce the impact of the journey to Kangaroo Valley.

Offset your journey

By making a donation at the Tourist Information Centre, you will be contributing to planting native trees in an audited conservation zone run by Conservation Volunteers Australia.

Have you seen our Green Kangaroo?

Enjoy a green tourism experience in Kangaroo Valley. The Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association is using a Green Kangaroo symbol to indicate the tourist operators who are participating in our 'Becoming Carbon Neutral' programme. Many of its members have audited their CO2 footprint, are reducing their energy use and offsetting greenhouse gases so that your visit has minimal impact on the environment. Australia's unique wildlife, plants and ancient geology are at the very heart of our nation's tourism experience. Our passion to preserve the natural beauty and bounty of Kangaroo Valley has led to us taking this initiative.