ENTERTAINMENT BARRENGARRY

Located adjacent to Kangaroo River and historic Hampden Bridge, River Estate provides contemporary hospitality in a picturesque country setting. They offer a gourmet tasting room featuring quality local produce, and boutique wines and beers. They also offer the perfect venue for a country wedding in Kangaroo Valley. Rolling farmland, a stunning sandstone escarpment, historic structures and the sounds of the flowing river provide a uniquely stylish backdrop for an unforgettable function.

Drawing Room Rocks is nature's Drawing Room, with tables and chairs made of rock. It's a stunning place for a picnic and a great walk within two hours' drive of Sydney where you can chill out surrounded by natural treasures that hardly anyone knows about. The hike is not a long one at 4.5 kilometres return, and will take a walker of average fitness about two and a half hours. Not far from the quaint village of Berry and idyllic Kangaroo Valley, the walk to the Drawing Room, though uphill, is a real delight, taking you through lush bushland and along clifflines, with lovely sea breezes and vistas of verdant valleys and blue ocean accompanying you most of the way.

Donated by the descendents of the original settlers of the valley, see the cottage as it was in the 1840s. See historic exhibits and photographs, early settlers hut, pioneering farm equipment that demonstrates how early Australian settlers and pioneers lived, worked and played. Take a walk over the historic wooden suspension bridge, into the extensive bushwalking area overlooking the beautiful Kangaroo River, or enjoy a picnic lunch in pleasant surrounds. A unique fossil rock and original school house from Beaumont are other features of the complex. You can set aside an hour to see the historic exhibits.

Bendeela is a rustic camping ground and picnic area set in natural bushland on the banks of the Kangaroo River arm of Lake Yarrunga (Tallowa Dam), near Kangaroo Valley village. Facilities include basic campsites (there is no power to the camping and picnic grounds), toilets and drinking water. No wood, charcoal or solid fuel barbecues or cooking devices can be used. Portable gas barbecues are permitted except during total fire bans. Permitted activities include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing and non-powered boating on the Kangaroo River and Lake Yarrunga. Picnic and camping sites are available on a 'first in first served' basis and cannot be reserved.

Yarrawa Estate Vineyard is nestled in between the rugged escarpments of Upper Kangaroo Valley, offering unmatched scenic beauty. This vineyard enjoys a temperate climate with rich volcanic and alluvial soils providing an ideal environment for viticulture. Yarawa Estate offers farm tours by appointment to observe macadamia, walnut, pecan and Japanese raisin trees plus large citrus grove. Seasonal farm produce is also available for purchase. Visit the Yarrawa Estate cellar door for wine tastings. Sample nuts, jams and pickles whilst enjoying the picturesque views.

All wine is grown and harvested in the alluvial soils adjacent to Kangaroo Valley's famous Hampden Bridge landmark, the rather unique grape variety, Viognier, will delight your senses with its subtle taste and unique flavours. The cellar door tasting room is located in the function room of Jing Jo Cafe Thai Restaurant on the lawns opposite Hampden Bridge. Visitors will be able to experience the Award-winning Kangaroo Valley Estate 2006 Viognier and 2006 Shiraz as well as the 2008 Shiraz-Viognier. Come along to experience this unique taste and wonder.

Imagine a day spa in the privacy of your own luxury private cottage surrounded by gardens and magnificent views. At Crystal Creek Meadows they invite you to journey into a serene and tranquil world. Within your own cottage allow yourself to unwind from the hectic lifestyle you have left behind. Your beautiful cottage, in blissful surroundings and gentle music, will take you into a world of total luxury and relaxation. The professional therapist will perform specific beauty treatments tailored to your personal needs, offering professional skincare treatments from Sothys Paris and 100 per cent natural essential oil aromatherapy from Crystal Creek Meadows. Together Sothys Professional Skincare and Crystal Creek Meadows have designed unique day spa experiences that will indulge your senses, rejuvenate your body and mind, soothe your soul and restore your sense of wellbeing.

The Gallery hosts exhibitions of interesting and diverse offerings of original artwork, sculpture, jewellery and other objects d' art. The proprietor of The Gallery is award-winning artist Larraine Hahlos. Larraine has won many awards for her new impressionist landscapes and abstract works and is delighted to share her thoughts on 'affordable' art with her clients.