# Weekend Itinerary for Kangaroo Valley | Complete 2-Day Plan
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Location: Kangaroo Valley, Shoalhaven, NSW
Last updated: 2026-06-01

> A complete hour-by-hour Kangaroo Valley weekend — Friday arrival, a full Saturday on the river and the escarpment, an easy Sunday, with variations for couples, families and walkers.

## Quick Answer
- Best for: Weekenders
- Price range: $500–$1,000 / couple
- Vibe: River by day, fireplace by night
- Distance: ~2 hrs from Sydney

## Featured Properties
- Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley: 4.2/5 (193 reviews)
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- Greenwood Cabin in Kangaroo Valley: Unrated
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## FAQ
Q: How many days do I need?
A: Two nights is ideal — enough for the river, a waterfall, a walk, the village and the dusk wombats without rushing. One night feels short once you add the winding drive, and a day trip spends half its time in the car.

Q: Can I do Kangaroo Valley as a day trip from Sydney?
A: You can, but it’s a four-hour round trip — enough for the bridge, a short paddle or Fitzroy Falls, but not the full valley, and you’ll miss the dawn and dusk magic. Two nights is far better.

Q: What should I book ahead?
A: Accommodation first (it fills early for weekends and long weekends), kayak hire in summer, and a pub dinner table on busy weekends. Walks, the bridge and the wombats need no booking.

Q: What’s the one thing not to miss?
A: Getting on the river — a paddle beneath the escarpment is the experience that defines a Kangaroo Valley weekend. A close second is the dusk wombat-watch on the river flats.

Q: Is the itinerary doable with kids or grandparents?
A: Yes, with small swaps — see the family variation above. Double kayaks, the sealed Fitzroy Falls lookouts, the flat riverbank walk, the pie on the lawn and the dusk wombats are all multi-generational. Keep walks short and lean on the lookouts and the river.

Q: What’s the best time of year for the weekend?
A: Autumn and spring for mild weather and clear water, summer for swimming and paddling, and winter for misty mornings and fireplace nights. Whatever the season, check river levels after rain.

## At a Glance
- Ideal arrival: Friday evening — two full days
- Book ahead: Accommodation, kayak hire (summer), pub dinner on weekends
- Drive from Sydney: ~2 hours via the Hume and Moss Vale Road
- What to pack: Swimmers, walking shoes, a warm layer, a dry bag
- Heads up: Patchy mobile reception; check river levels after rain

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## Itinerary
### Friday Evening — Arrive and settle
- On the way: Stock up in Berry (Grab dinner supplies, breakfast and provisions in Berry or at the general store before you settle in)
- From 6pm: Arrive & unpack (Settle into the cabin and light the fire; let the drive fall away)
- Dusk: Wombat watch (Head to the river flats at last light — wombats come out to graze, especially around Bendeela)
### Saturday — The full valley day
- 8:00am: Village breakfast (Coffee in the village before the day-trippers arrive)
- 9:30am: Kayak the Kangaroo River (Hire from the bank, paddle upstream from Hampden Bridge; swim at a quiet hole)
- 12:30pm: Pie on the lawn (The Kangaroo Valley Pie Shop — the classic lunch by the river)
- 2:00pm: Fitzroy Falls (Drive up to the plateau; walk the easy rim lookouts (best after rain))
- 5:00pm: Cambewarra Lookout (optional) (A short drive for sunset over the valley and out to the coast)
- 6:30pm: Dinner at The Friendly Inn (Counter meal and a drink in the garden — book ahead on weekends)
### Sunday — The easy day
- 8:30am: Slow morning (Coffee on the deck, mist on the river, no plan)
- 10:00am: Three Views or a riverbank walk (An easy escarpment panorama or a flat riverside stroll)
- 11:30am: Cambewarra Lookout (Views to the coast on the way out, if you skipped it Saturday)
- 1:00pm: Drive home via Berry (Lunch and a browse in Berry on the way back)