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Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley

South Coast, Country NSW

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley.

Getting there and parking

Coast to the Highlands scenic drive is in the northern part of Morton National Park. To get there:

  • Start at Nowra and follow signs from Princes Highway at Bomaderry to Moss Vale, stopping at Fitzroy Falls.
  • Continue westwards, turn left just before Moss Vale and follow signs to Bundanoon and Bundanoon Gullies.
  • Take Penrose Road and Wingello Road to Hume Highway and onto Marulan and continue on to Goulburn, if you wish.

Parking

Parking is available at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, including several designated disabled spots.

Parking is also available at Bundanoon in Morton National Park, including several designated disabled spots – please note there are park use fees.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Morton National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Grab an oar and canoe down the Shoalhaven River or the Kangaroo River. Autumn rains create ideal conditions for river paddling, and you'll find good spots for beginners as well as for more experienced paddlers.

Spring

Take the Three Views or Granite Falls walking tracks to see wildflowers in colourful bloom.

Summer

The rainforests of Morton National Park are a great place to escape the summer heat – try the Erith Coal Mine track at Bundanoon or the nearby Fairy Bower Falls walk.

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Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre has wheelchair-accessible toilets, as well as ramps to the first lookout.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

If you're travelling through a national park or reserve on a public road you can have pets inside your vehicle. However, you must keep them inside your vehicle while driving through national parks or reserves. You must also comply with any conditions in the park’s plan of management, and you cannot stop to visit the park or use park facilities (unless for safety reasons, or to use publicly accessible toilets).

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley

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Park info

  • in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.

  • Park entry fees: 

    Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.

    Buy annual pass

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