One might think a village of fewer than four hundred people would be too quiet to attract visitors. Think again. The tranquillity of Kangaroo Valley draws tourists and part-time residents looking for proximity to Sydney and Canberra without city hassles. Set in a lush green valley, the area abounds with spots suited to quiet contemplation. Come and refresh yourself in this New South Wales jewel.
Your Kangaroo Valley accommodation nsw choices include numerous guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments. One might suspect that just about everyone who lives here runs one, considering your bounty of choice. Seek out a retreat-like atmosphere with spa and gardens. Look for the best food, a pool or the lure of seclusion. Certain heritage homes have been adapted for the purpose also.
Then again, stay where you play. Arrange to set yourself down at the golf club resort, with its eighteen holes, tennis and pool facilities. Families, take note: while moms often seem to like spa treatments, dads might appreciate a weekend of golfing. Then again, choose to camp out while following the river in search of wildlife.
One wild attraction is the bass available to reel in: say cheese, this is your photo opportunity. Catch big fish at Tallowa Dam or Kangaroo River thanks to your own great sense of direction and understanding of the habits of bass. On the other hand, book a guide to be on the safe side.
A tour might take you onto the water in a canoe or kayak. If you feel confident, hire one for yourself and ride some gentle waves. Tours accommodate children as young as two and disabled passengers where the water runs flat and safe. Should water cause you any apprehension, stick to land by hired bike or horse.
Enjoy some history at Pioneer Museum Park. Demonstrate to kids just how lucky they are to have modern schooling by comparing theirs with the bush school. Show them mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century life including the dairy, forge and saddlery. It never hurts to recall how easy life is for some of us, where we can just get our milk at the store. Set on reserve land, this attraction also features a swinging bridge leading to bush walks. Afterwards, stop by the spectacular sandstone amphitheatre overlooking the green valley.
Try some local wine at award winning Yawarra Estate Vineyard. Their varieties include the citrus of Semillon and a sweet Walnut offering. Eat out at cafes and restaurants, stop for fudge or take a picnic and admire the scenery. Stop for a visit to the olive garden where you can purchase products, pairing them with a selected wine perhaps, though not right after a bite of fudge.
A popular choice for weddings, Kangaroo Valley provides the serenity ideal for a perfect nuptial day, yet brings the event close enough to city amenities for the convenience of delivering cake and flowers. Facilities here can make space for very small and very large wedding parties. Set your important day against this gorgeous setting for stunning photos. Guests may wish to stay a bit longer and train their binoculars on the wild backdrop for sightings of wildlife, or perhaps a celebrity.