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You should always leave space in your travel itinerary for spontaneity. And that’s what happened to us when we landed in Kangaroo Valley NSW.
A large focus of our Australian road trip was to ask for suggestions from our readers and social communities on things to do and see.
We soon learned that there were plenty of things to do in Kangaroo Valley, that it was worth a detour on our road trip to check it out.
We’re so glad we did. You should really go to Kangaroo Valley too.
As one reader said, “I didn’t know Australia was so green.”
Australia is surprising. You’ll find a bit of everything in this country.
The valley is as green as Ireland and with the Australian bush and escarpments framing it, it’s really a pretty place. We would have loved a couple of extra days.
Check out this video of us arriving in the Valley – see how excited we were:
Things to Do in Kangaroo Valley NSW
We had plans for exploring the many bike trails, but the weather had other ideas. If you are looking for good bike trails, head down the Upper River Road through the Upper Kangaroo Valley.
However, we still had a great time! Here are some suggestions for what to do in Kangaroo Valley NSW.
1. See wild wombats
The first thing you notice on the drive into Kangaroo Valley are the signs warning you to watch for wombats.
In Australia, this is a sign usually reserved for kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas, and in Far North Queensland, cassowaries.
Rarely do you see wombats.
Before coming to the valley, I had never seen a wild wombat. Thanks to Kangaroo Valley I saw three. They were grazing in the paddocks like lazy cows on a lovely spring afternoon.
It was a thrill for us to see local wildlife and be this close to wildlife encounters at the Bendeela Picnic Areas, which is also a place for free camping.
Pretty cool hey! Camping with the wombats. It was certainly one of the most beautiful spots to camp in Kangaroo Valley with incredible scenery and wildlife around you.
Oh and we managed to see the only roo in Kangaroo Valley in the distant paddock. (We’re still pondering why it’s Kangaroo Valley and not Wombat Valley).
2. Check Out Historic Hampden Bridge
The focal point of the town is the sandstone Hampden Bridge spanning the Kangaroo River.
The historic Hampden…
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