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History Of Kangaroo Valley

In  1840 a local Pastor declared;
kangaroo-valley-web“This valley takes it’s name from the numerous Kangaroos which abound here”

The Wodi Wodi people were also inhabitants of the valley long ago but, alas, unlike the Kangaroos which they loved to hunt, have since disappeared.

From the early part of the 19C, cattlemen like Richard Brookes and Cornelius O’Brien acquired extensive land holdings in the valley. They were followed by Irish settlers who, to the delight of their neighbours, brought with them their “moonshining skills”.

Gradually more settlement took place and a patchwork of small farms spread out as far as the escarpments, mainly concentrating on dairying activities.

In 1977 the pleasant ambience of the entire valley and village was recognised by the National Trust.

An outstanding feature of Kangaroo Valley is the Hampden Bridge across the Kangaroo River with it’s impressive castellated sandstone towers.

Open to coach and cart traffic in 1898, the bridge was named after the then Governor of NSW, Lord Hampden.


A Wonderful Valley To Visit

pioneer-farm-1-webKangaroo Valley comprises one of the largest national parks in the area- Morton National Park and persons visiting the area can enjoy a pleasant bush walks on one of the many tracks whilst , canoeing on the river, a peaceful picnic or a scenic drive through the valley ensure there is an abundance of things to do here.

While visiting Kangaroo Valley make sure you call in at the Pioneer Farm Museum just north of Hampton Bridge, a time capsule of life as it was 150 years ago. There are also a wide variety of retail stores available to suit young and old scattered throughout the main street including Home Comforts providing a wide range of homewares and gifts or Kangaroo Valley Antiques & Collectables who have a great range of special antiques as well as camping and fishing gear.

pioneer-farm-2-webCafes and restaurants in the Valley are a great place to find your preferred meal or snack with a range that covers everything from silver service to hamburgers. But for the ''World's Best Pies'' be sure to stop into Barrengarry PO Store for a hearty homemade pie and creamy milkshake second to none!

For a cooling ale try the Country Club, the Friendly Inn, or the Bowling Club, where the views overlooking the local bushland will astound you.

Of course a suitable choice of accommodation is always available as well – from 5 star motels to caravan parks and B&B farms.

You are sure to enjoy your visit to Kangaroo Valley & don't forget to look in your local South Coast Monthly Imag for places to visit whilst visiting!




 
 
 
What's On

diary-web'What's On' on the South Coast NSW

September 2010

What’s on in the South Coast this month



4th September- Spring Fun & Food Fair
Held at the Catholic Church Grounds, St George Avenue, Vincentia from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Ph 4441 5723.
5th September-Bundanon Open Day
Open from 10.30am to 4pm every Sunday. Bundanon Rd, West Cambewarra. Ph: 4422 2100

5th September- Boyd Education Centre - The Grigoryan Brothers
Held at Riversdale, West Cambewarra. Ph: 4422 2100


9th & 10th Sept- Kiama Regional Wine Show
Held at the Kiama Pavillion the annual show aims to promote the emerging viticultural industry in the Shoalhaven Coast & Southern Highlands regions. The awards presentation and public tasting reception is held on the 10th Sept from 5:30pm-7:30pm, $20pp, over 18’s only. Tickets available from Kiama Visitors Centre.

12th September-Music Shoalhaven - Evgeniy Uhanov Piano
Tickets $25, Members $20, Students $8. Berry Street, Nowra School Of Arts, Nowra. Ph: 4421 3089 for info.

17th September- Shoalhaven Family History Fair
Held at the Bomaderry Bowling Club from 10am-3pm, with over 30 trade tables comprising family history and history groups and commercial enterprises from NSW & interstate that will be on hand to answer all your questions, free entry. Turn to pg 23 for more details or phone Joy on 4421 6055.


17th September-Meningococcol Foundation - Annual Photo Exhibition
Maximum of 3 entries per person. 4 Categories. $5 per entry. Berry Street, School of Arts, Nowra. Ph Lauraine Pocock 0412 669 875

18th & 19th September- Berry Antiques & Collectables Fair
An impressive showcase of antiques with around 20 dealers from all around the country. $7 entry fee for adults including a lucky door prize ticket, accompanied children are free. Held at the Berry School of Arts, Berry Ph Mick on 0428446 534 or turn to pg 2 in our magazine for info.

18th & 19th September- The NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies annual conference
$150pp & bookings must be made one week prior by phoning Joy on 4421 6055 or turn to pg 23 for more info in our magazine.


18th September- Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra 10th Birthday Concert
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra turns 10 and Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre will be the venue for a 10th Anniversary Concert.  Musical Director Jacqui Hitchcock is putting together a wonderful programme of music which combines some ‘old favourites’ as well as pieces not previously performed by the orchestra.  Of course no birthday party would be complete without cake, so you are invited to join us at the conclusion of the concert for a slice of SYO birthday cake! Held at 3pm, for more details turn to pg 26 in our magazine.

19th September- Villa Music - Daniel Yeadon
Baroque cello sonatas by JS Bach - 2.30pm. 427 Tourist Road, Bellawongarah via Berry. Ph: 9460 2796 (BH) for info.

24th September- 13th October- Creative Moments
A  combined Exhibition and Sale of Shoalhaven Woodworkers, Nowra Spinners and Weavers and Shoalhaven Potters at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, 12 Berry Street Nowra.  Tue. to Fri. 10am to 4pm, Sat. 11am to 3pm.  Launch - Friday 24th Sept from 5pm to 7pm. Ph; 44478332


24th & 25th September- Shoalhaven Orchid Society Spring Show
Orchid show, plants for sale, raffle & more! Presbyterian Church Hall, Kinghorne Street, Nowra. Ph 4421 7773.

26th September- Bike About
Venue: Start/Finish: Lake Illawarra Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Reddall Parade, Lake 6, 10 or both & rides on Shared Use Paths from Lake Illawarra PCYC around Lake Illawarra. A great family event raising rider safety awareness, prizes available. Jenny Davis on 02 4221 6124.

26th September-Muir House Berry - Art and Craft Open Day
Open from 10am till 3.30pm on last Sunday of every month. 10 Prince Alfred Street, Berry.  Linda Brown on 4464 1476.


UPCOMING:
Long Weekend in October- The Living Craft Expo
There will be beading, bobbin lace making, and millinery, pottery from the Yatte Yatte pottery from Lake Conjola, Silk printing by Jack Brilliant, jewellery, scrapbooking, smocking & more.  $500.00 lucky door prize. Children under 12 free.  $6 entry. Ph Allan on 4454 0843 for details.


14th-17th October- Berry Gardens Festival
Open from 10am-4pm daily on the festival days only, tickets on sale at Apex Park & the Gardens,$15 for all gardens or $5 for individual gardens, free for under 15. Turn to Berry pages for further information.

NOTE:

The event printed in our magazine: 11th September, Showtime, 2pm –5.00pm, Jamberoo School of Arts will no longer be occuring, sorry for any inconvenience caused.