Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kangaroo Valley, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Kangaroo Valley |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.7307 |
| Longitude | 150.45318 |
| Population | 939 |
| Density | 7.6 /km² |
| Area | 124.1 km² |
| Elevation | 100 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 118 km southwest |
Kangaroo Valley is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 939. The locality covers an area of 124.1 km², giving a population density of about 7.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 118 km southwest of Sydney. Kangaroo Valley is located at 34.7307°S, 150.4532°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kangaroo Valley unfolds as a landscape of deep greens and shadowed ochres, a broad, fertile basin cradled by steep escarpments that rise like ancient, slumbering giants. It lies 52.3 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 230°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-west of Cambewarra Village. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rainforest floor, mingling with the sweeter perfume of eucalypts and, on occasion, the faint, salty tang from the distant coast. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil that promises abundance. The meandering Shoalhaven River, a silver ribbon through the valley floor, dictates the gentle slopes of the land, its banks often fringed with weeping figs and towering brush box. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a quiet exhale of ancient forests and rolling pastures.
The historical heart of Kangaroo Valley beats with the rhythm of its pastoral past, a heritage evident in the weathered stone fences and the enduring presence of dairy farming that once defined its economy. For generations, this land sustained those who worked its fertile earth, a legacy now softened by the gentle hum of tourism, drawn by the valley's enduring natural beauty. The historic Hampden Bridge, a graceful stone archway, stands as a silent sentinel to the valley’s passage, a testament to the ingenuity of its early settlers. Today, while farming still holds a significant place, the valley also thrives on the artistry of local craftspeople, the flavours of its burgeoning food scene, and the allure of its dramatic natural reserves, drawing travellers seeking a tranquil escape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kangaroo Valley, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Valley includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shoalhaven City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kangaroo Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |