Kangaroo Valley - South Coast NSW

Bangalay x Wildwood Roaming Tasting Lunch
2025-10-18 12:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Wildwood, 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A one-of-a-kind immersive culinary experience Bangalay Dining and Wildwood Kangaroo Valley are proud to present an edible journey through rainforest and escarpment—blending native ingredients, foraged finds, and chef-led creativity into a one-of-a-kind wild food experience. Guided by a team from hatted restuarant Bangalay Dining and their executive chef Simon Furley, guests will explore Wildwood’s lush grounds while enjoying a moving mini-degustation in the form of five wild-inspired canapés that will be matched with a selection of drinks chosen to harmonise with the wild ingredients.

Savour the Wild 18 October 2025 Session Times: 11:30am – 2pm and 2pm – 4:30pm Location: Wildwood, Kangaroo Valley Tickets: $130 per person

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
2025-10-18 | Kangaroo Valley Showground, 179 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A WEEKEND OF MUSIC, POETRY & DANCE

The Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival is back in 2023, celebrating our 16th festival.
​A family friendly event in Australia’s most beautiful valley, the festival has something for everyone. Just over two hours drive from Sydney or Canberra, Kangaroo Valley offers local food, wine and a variety of accommodation to make a weekend of it.
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Performer applications closed on 2 April.
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Volunteer and Stallholder applications are open.

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Kangaroo Valley Showground, 179 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A WEEKEND OF MUSIC, POETRY & DANCE

The Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival is back in 2025, celebrating our 18th festival.
​A family-friendly event in Australia’s most beautiful valley, the festival has something for everyone. Just over two hours drive from Sydney or Canberra, Kangaroo Valley offers local food, wine and a variety of accommodations to make a weekend of it.​
Volunteer and Stallholder applications are open.

Farmers Markets
2025-10-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Friendly Inn Community Garden, 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
Positively supporting Kangaroo Valley, The Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands agriculture, healthier communities and more sustainable food choices direct from the growers. Meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, jams, pickles, pastries, cakes, local honey, biscuits, olive oil, and lots more! Free local live music!

Lead Light Workshop
2025-09-21, 2025-09-20, 2025-08-31, 2025-08-30, 2025-08-10, 2025-08-09, 2025-07-27, 2025-07-26 and 3 more dates | Kangaroo Valley Leadlights, 116 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A craft lost in time with this two-day Leadlight Workshop right here in Kangaroo Valley.
All tools, glass, and expert tuition includedOnly 4 spots per class – perfect for focused, hands-on learningTake home your own beautiful finished piece
Learn from the talented Lance Brown – email for details: lancebrown@bigpond.comLet your creativity shine through coloured glass!

Canoes Cool Climate Wines and Canapés
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Valley Outdoors, 2 Jenanter Drive, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
There are some places in the wilderness where nature over delivers and gliding downstream on the Kangaroo River from Beehive Point to the mouth of Yarrunga Creek with the backdrop of the Morton National Park in Kangaroo Valley, is one such place. It’s the MUST DO wildlife experience in NSW with its eerily beautiful backdrop of a convict-built sandstone road, winding uphill and linking the rainforest with our colonial past. Home to the majestic azure kingfisher, wedge-tail eagle, diamond python, rock wallaby, white-breasted sea eagle, water dragon and more, this is nature at its best, untouched and wild. On the drive down through the rainforest it is usual to see kangaroos, wombats and echidnas.

So, take a seat in one of our custom-built double-canoe rigs and immerse your senses in the sheer beauty of this stunning waterway. Indulge your taste buds with fresh canapés and a local award-winning cool climate wine and discover what is unapologetically heaven.
New Summer 2024 dates coming soon. We run two sessions per day – 11.30am arrival for briefing with noon departure and 2.30pm arrival with briefing for a 3pm departure. You are on the water for about 2 hours. Cost is $225 Per Person.
Private bookings on other dates available on request and are very popular either in Kangaroo Valley or Berrima.
Maps are provided via email one week before your experience where we check in on dietary requirements and beverage choices. Its best to allow 20 mins from Kangaroo Valley village to drive through Morton National Park to where we enter the water.

Gadhungal Marring - Native Bush Foods Planting Day
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Wildwood, 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
Wildwood Kangaroo Valley invites you to a special hands-on workshop with Gadhungal Marring.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in growing edible native plants — whether you’re looking to create a thriving native garden, add to your homegrown produce, or simply deepen your connection to the land.

Together, we’ll be planting out Wildwood’s Creek Walk — with a collection of edible native trees and plants selected for their suitability to our sandy soils and their potential to be used in creative food and drink for our weddings and events. Our vision is our guests will be able to forage this walk in the future – like guests at your house could forage in the future too 🙂

Learn about and plant a diverse range of native edibles, including:

Native Thyme (Prostanthera)

Warrigal Greens (Tetragonia tetragonioides)

Native Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Midyim Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis)

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia)

Finger Limes (Citrus australasica)

River Mint (Mentha australis)

Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia)

Native Pepperberry (Tasmannia lanceolata)

Native Violet (Viola hederacea)

Illawarra Plum (Podocarpus elatus)

Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia pruriens)

This workshop will cover:

Choosing the right native plants for your garden

How to care for and harvest from edible natives

Traditional uses and cultural significance of the plants
After the demonstration, participants will join in planting out the garden. The day will finish with a delicious picnic lunch made with local bush foods.
Your ticket includes:

Guided workshop and demonstration with Gadhungal Marring

Hands-on planting experience

Picnic lunch in a stunning natural setting
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts and take home the knowledge you need to start growing native foods in your own backyard. Gadhungal Marring is 100% Aboriginal-owned social enterprise dedicated to sharing knowledge of native plants, bush foods, and cultural connection to Country. We have a really wonderful relationship with them and know that this workshop is going to be delivered with a lot of care and planning given the amount of visits and meetings we have all had to get it right.

The video below was from another one of our workshop series – the content of the classes was different to that planned for this workshop

FAQ

WHEN?

This is a workshop run Sunday 14th Sept 10:30am – 2:30pm

DIETARYS

We can accomodate vegetarians and gluten free options. Please just let us know on check out.

BAD WEATHER

If the event needs to be postponed – rest assured this will not be at your expense

WHERE TO STAY:

For campers there is Bendeela recreation area at the bottom of our road. Otherwise we suggest Supercalla Private Properties (use code WILD11 on checkout), Kangaroo Valley Escapes and Kangaroo Valley Getaways or looking on our website for accomodation options or staying in Berry.

Lovers Long Lunch
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Wildwood, 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
A Private Lunch and wedding open day at Wildwood Kangaroo Valley on Saturday 13th September 2025An event for
engaged couples to come meet us and enjoy a delicious long lunch.

This is your chance to:

An event for engaged couples to come meet us and enjoy a delicious long lunch.
This is your chance to:

Enjoy a delicious lunch by the award winning Garnish Creative Catering – with a tasting menu that is included in our Signature and Quintessential packages

Take a tour of our venue and imagine your Wildwood wedding in the bush.

Get a portrait photo included in price by James Simpson (featured Hello May, VICE and Design Files)

Get a complimentary bunch of flowers from our garden

Getting to meet lots of other wedding suppliers like celebrants Brooke Isobel and 2025 Celebrant of the Year and live musician and DJ and acoustic guitarist Dale Ostridge.

Special offer: If you book your wedding at Wildwood, the lunch is on us.

Whether you’re still deciding or looking for that final detail to make your choice, this lunch is a way to help you feel confident that Wildwood is the perfect wedding venue for you

Cost: $79 per person

Ticket price includes: Complimentary drink on arrival (Wildwood Spritz, G&T or Wine or Beer), canapés on the lawn followed by a sit down lunch by The Garnish Team. As with all of our events, we can cater to all dietaries providing you tell us about them on check out.

One of our all time favourite wedding photographers, James Simpson will also be there to capture an engagement photo for you as will many of the South Coasts best wedding suppliers there ready to chat over an informal and delicious lunch.

We hope to see you there and help you take the next step in planning your dream day.

PS – feel free to bring your head bridal party or parents along with you too. After all – getting their tick of approval is about as important as it gets 😀

A Perfect Day for Couple

Whether you’re still deciding or seeking that final detail to validate your choice, this lunch will help instill confidence that Wildwood is the perfect wedding venue for you. It’s an ideal day for couples contemplating Wildwood as their wedding destination to explore, dine, and immerse themselves in the venue. Plus, they can meet high-quality vendors from the region. Bridal parties and parents are welcome to join!

Bonus: All couples who participate in the event and subsequently book their wedding at Wildwood will enjoy the lunch for free!

About Wildwood Kangaroo Valley

With sweeping valley views on the edges of Morton National Park, Wildwood is one of the South Coast’s most sought-after wedding destinations. It is renowned for bespoke wedding experiences, stunning landscapes, and warm, dedicated service. Wildwood offers couples the chance to celebrate their love in a setting that’s as unique as they are.

Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Friendly Inn, 159 Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, Australia
he Friendly Inn BBQ Festival
The Friendly Inn is firing up the grills for their 7th Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival is bringing Australia’s elite pitmasters to battle it out in a sizzling, smoking showdown. With the official Australian BBQ Alliance competition and International Steak Cookoff on the agenda, these grill gurus will duke it out over two intense days for a share of $10,000 in cash prizes and the coveted title of King or Queen of the Valley. While tasting their creations is an exclusive VIP judges’ ticket experience, general admission ticket holders won’t miss out. Top BBQ caterers will be serving up Brazilian flair and Texas tradition in the Friendly Inn Beer Garden all weekend long.
And the brews, oh the brews! We’re talking about a mind-boggling selection of craft beers, ales, and wines. With 80 craft beers and ciders to sample, your taste buds are in for an adventure. Meet the makers, learn their brewing secrets, and maybe find your new favorite tipple. This festival is an ode to the Aussie craft beer scene, celebrating the creativity and passion of our brewers.

The festival will be rockin’ with live bands playing blues, rock, and everything in between. This is a family-friendly event with loads of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. ShowMow Racing will host the thrilling lawn mower races. Your endless chore of mowing the lawn will never feel the same once you see the thrills and spills of these modified ride-on mowers tearing up the pub’s back paddock.
There is also the ever-popular piglet racing. These adorable little racers in their shiny vests will dash for the finish line, and it’s all for a good cause. Every snout is dedicated to fundraising for The Friendly Inn community’s projects like the local sports clubs and not-for-profit groups. Betting on these speedy swine isn’t just fun; it helps support local initiatives.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a whole lot of BBQ & BEER at The Friendly Inn Kangaroo Valley. Get ready for an epic weekend at The Friendly Inn with a Weekend Pass for only $58.50 For the ultimate BBQ aficionado experience, grab a BBQ Judges Tent Pass Sunday for $70. Kids 12 and under are free with a limit of 2 kids per paying adult, making it a perfect family-friendly weekend.. If you can’t commit to the whole weekend, day passes are also available. Don’t miss out tickets are available from www.kvbbq.com.au.

Sculpture in the Valley
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wilburra, 32 Smarts Road, Barrengarry, NSW, 2577, Australia
Sculpture in the Valley will return to Kangaroo Valley this Spring.
Sat 6 – Sun 7 & Sat 13 – Sun 14 September 2025.
Enter from Upper Kangaroo River Rd approximately 400m from Moss Vale Rd
The exhibition and competition present both outdoor and indoor sculptures across two adjacent rural properties in Barrengarry, close to the heart of Kangaroo Valley. The exhibition will run over the weekends of the 6th-7th and the 13th-14th of September.
This exhibition has been curated by David Ball and will showcase a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sculptures by artists from across the nation. All artworks are for sale.
Easy access, ample parking, kid friendly and all artworks will be for sale!
Well behaved dogs are permitted (on leash) and we request that owners take responsibility for cleaning up their doggy business!
Purchase your Day Pass now for quick access into the event! An entry ticket is only valid for one day, If you wish to attend subsequent days you can purchase additional day passes. Children 16yrs & Under are FREE!
We look forward to seeing you there!

NB: Please note Humanitix fees of 2.5% +$.50 will be applied to the cost of the ticket (with fees going to charity!)

Wildwood's Fire Long Lunch
2025-08-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Wildwood, 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
Join Us for Wildwood’s Fire Feast: A Culinary Journey from Land and SeaA Unique Long Lunch ExperienceLargely seen as our funnest and most anticipated long lunch of the year, Wildwood is excited to host Terra Firma from QLD for the fire feast event. This amazing culinary experience will bring together tantalizing flavors from both land and sea.

Our Vision for the Long Lunch Series
Our aim with the Long Lunch series is to showcase some of our region’s best produce. We collaborate with amazing chefs from around the world for this culinary journey. This year, tickets are available for both Saturday, August 2nd, and Sunday, August 3rd.

Highlights of the Long Lunch

What’s Included in Your Ticket?

A feast featuring local produce from the land and sea, prepared by the Terra Firma team. Enjoy BBQ side chats with Charly about the perfect asado setup and condiments sourced from Valley local, Angie. We are pleased to announce all meats will be locally reared by regenerative farmers at Rosewood KV, with vegetables sourced from local farms.

Delicious wines and craft beers are included during the seated meal.

Our musicians will provide songs inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli on a summer’s day!

Floral arrangements by the talented Wattlewood Florals will adorn the tables. Games will be available for guests, along with a chance to tour Wildwood House and explore over 2 km of bush walks through the rainforest and by the creek.

A tree will be planted for every ticket purchased

Engaging the Kids: Bush Kids Club

Wildwood is a place for everyone. We’ve created a special experience for our younger guests. Our aim is to provide an immersive adventure while adults enjoy their long lunch.

We are working with Drew Longbottom, our friend and traditional custodian of the land, to design a separate adventure for kids ages 6 and up. After a welcome to country, the Bush Kids Club will embark on their journey through the magical spots of Wildwood. Activities include a bush tucker walk, ochre face painting, and dances that have been performed in Kangaroo Valley for generations.
Each ticket includes a simple fire lunch, ensuring the kids experience a true Aussie bush adventure. They will be supervised by at least two WWCC-accredited adults at all times

Winderong Farm - Farm Tour
2025-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Winderong Farm, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd, Upper Kangaroo River, NSW, 2577, Australia
Winderong Farm are excited to announce that we will be running farm tours and workshops!
Connect, learn, and get inspired with us as we explore our permaculture garden, native windbreak, and hugelkultur (hugel mound) planting system. Don’t expect manicured beds and cleared pathways, we’re building diverse and resilient ecosystems overflowing with life and food for all!
We’ll then walk you through our calf at foot dairying, sharing how we steward our cows with ethical and regenerative integrity, and the ways we process our dairy on site for the community!

When: Sunday 27th July at 10 am
Location: Winderong Farm, Upper Kangaroo River
Cost: $30 adults, $15 children (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Morning Tea included
Tickets are limited https://events.humanitix.com/july-farm-tour-winderong-farm

About Us:
Winderong Farm is an experimental project encompassing
permaculture, regenerative agriculture, bush regeneration, sustainability and communal living. Our farm is set on 810 acres of stunning wilderness and farmland in beautiful Dharawal country, Kangaroo Valley. Our growing community consists of around 12-15 full-time residents, as well as local employees and a host of beautiful and much-loved farm animals and wildlife. We aim to embody the permaculture principle of “we are nature working” and develop a deep understanding and respect for the land we steward, all the while aiming to regenerate the earth and learn from her and each other.

Shoalhaven Summit
2025-07-27 06:00 - 17:00 | The Village, 170 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577, Australia
SUMMIT SHOALHAVEN RETURNS ON SUNDAY 27 JULY 2025!
Established in 1966 by a small team of local running enthusiasts from the Nowra Athletics Club, this iconic event has seen thousands of runners make the journey up Mount Scanzi to finish in the Kangaroo Valley. In 2025, 59 years after the first KOM, we will again run this course as Summit Shoalhaven!
Which distance will you run?
54KM | 36KM | 21KM | 11KM
Get ready to summit new heights and enjoy an unforgettable trail running experience in the heart of Shoalhaven!

Milking & Cheese Making Demonstration
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Winderong Farm, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd, Upper Kangaroo River, NSW, 2577, Australia
Dive into the world of regenerative dairy farming at Winderong Farm.
We will explain our calf-at-foot practices and show you the processes we use to milk our Jersey cows, followed by a demonstration of creating dairy products. Dispel the smoke and mirrors of cheese making and learn how to make paneer and ricotta using simple ingredients and household equipment.
After you’ve satisfied your artisanal curiosity, enjoy a light lunch of food produced both on the farm and locally in Kangaroo Valley.
When: Saturday 12th July at 9am
Location: Winderong Farm, Upper Kangaroo River
Cost: $80 adults, $40 children (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets are limited.

About Us:
Winderong Farm is an experimental project encompassing
permaculture, regenerative agriculture, bush regeneration, sustainability and communal living. Our farm is set on 810 acres of stunning wilderness and farmland in beautiful Dharawal country, Kangaroo Valley. Our growing community consists of around 12-15 full-time residents, as well as local employees and a host of beautiful and much-loved farm animals and wildlife. We aim to embody the permaculture principle of “we are nature working” and develop a deep understanding and respect for the land we steward, all the while aiming to regenerate the earth and learn from her and each other.

Winderong Farm - Farm Tour
2025-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Winderong Farm, 205 Gerringong Creek Rd, Upper Kangaroo River, NSW, 2577, Australia
Winderong Farm are excited to announce that we will be running farm tours and workshops! Connect, learn, and get inspired with us as we explore our permaculture garden, native windbreak, and hugelkultur (hugel mound) planting system. Don’t expect manicured beds and cleared pathways, we’re building diverse and resilient ecosystems overflowing with life and food for all!
We’ll then walk you through our calf at foot dairying, sharing how we steward our cows with ethical and regenerative integrity, and the ways we process our dairy on site for the community!

When: 29th June at 10 am
Location: Winderong Farm, Upper Kangaroo River
Cost: $30 adults, $15 children (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Morning Tea included
Tickets are limited. BOOK HERE

About Us:

Winderong Farm is an experimental project encompassing
permaculture, regenerative agriculture, bush regeneration, sustainability and communal living. Our farm is set on 810 acres of stunning wilderness and farmland in beautiful Dharawal country, Kangaroo Valley. Our growing community consists of around 12-15 full-time residents, as well as local employees and a host of beautiful and much-loved farm animals and wildlife. We aim to embody the permaculture principle of “we are nature working” and develop a deep understanding and respect for the land we steward, all the while aiming to regenerate the earth and learn from her and each other.
Keep an eye out for our Milking and Dairy Workshop in the July school holidays.
