Hampden Bridge
The 1898 sandstone suspension bridge, with cafés and the general store in the village.
10 minA house at the foot of the escarpment, in Kangaroo Valley
Private accommodation on forty acres, with kayaks on the lake and wombats on the lawn at dusk.
Forty acres of paddock and bush below the sandstone cliffs of Morton National Park. One house, no neighbours in sight, and the lake at the bottom of the lawn. Two and a half hours from Sydney.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Sleeps
- 8
- Land
- 40 acres
- To the village
- 10 min
Wildlife you'll see from the verandah
Kangaroo Valley is one of the most reliable places in New South Wales to see native animals in the wild. Most of them keep to a timetable, so here is where and when to look.
| Species | Best time | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Bare-nosed wombat | Dusk, year round | Lawn and creek line |
| Eastern grey kangaroo | Dawn and late afternoon | Lower paddock |
| Superb lyrebird | Winter mornings | Rainforest gully |
| King parrot, crimson rosella | Morning | Verandah and gums |
| Platypus | First light, still water | Kangaroo River |
Out on the lake before breakfast
The kayaks live at the water's edge, a short walk down the lawn. Most guests go out early, when the water is flat and the mist is still lifting off the valley, and are back on the deck for coffee.
- Two single and two double kayaks
- Paddles and life jackets in adult and child sizes
- Calm water, fine for first-timers
Time to slow down
There's no traffic and almost no light at night, so the place does most of the work. The rest is set up for you.
Wellness at The Lake HouseOutdoor bath
Deep stone tub facing the cliffs. Best after dark.
Yoga deck
Mats and blocks supplied. Private classes on request.
Massage
Local therapists come to the house. Book a week ahead.
Inside the house
Rooms, rates and policiesTimber, stone and a lot of glass. The living room and main bedroom both face the escarpment, and the fire is set before you arrive.
- Bedrooms
- 4, two with ensuites
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Beds
- 2 king, 2 queen
- Heating
- Wood fire, hydronic
- Kitchen
- Fully equipped
- Internet
- Starlink Wi-Fi
- Check-in
- From 3pm
- Check-out
- By 10am
Things to do in Kangaroo Valley
The village, the national park and the Shoalhaven coast are all close. Times are by car from the front gate.
All things to doBendeela
Riverside picnic ground where wombats come out late in the day.
15 minFitzroy Falls
Clifftop walks along the edge of Morton National Park.
25 minBerry
Bakeries, wineries and the Sunday market.
30 minBook directly with us
From $650 a night
Two-night minimum, three on long weekends. Booking here costs less than the booking sites and comes with late check-out when the house allows.
Check availabilityQuestions
How far is Kangaroo Valley from Sydney?
About two and a half hours by car, either down the coast through Berry or through the Southern Highlands via Moss Vale.
When is the best time to see wombats?
Late afternoon into dusk, all year. They usually graze the lawn below the house as the light goes.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The lake is sheltered and the kayaks are stable. Life jackets are supplied for adults and children.
Is there phone reception?
Reception in the valley is patchy. The house has Starlink Wi-Fi, so calls over Wi-Fi work.
Can we bring our dog?
Not at this property, because of the wildlife on the land.