Sarah and Harrison

Here you will find the details and resources you will need to join us for our wedding weekend and help us celebrate our marriage! 

Our venue is a truly unique location in a spectacular part of the world. Situated in the stunning vistas of Kangaroo Valley, our venue allows you to get off the beaten path and experience something truly special. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat will provide our guests with the opportunity to get to know each other at a destination that is ours exclusively for the entire weekend.

Located less than two hours from both Sydney and Canberra, we have the entire 100-acre property to ourselves. Kangaroo Valley is a gem of the Southern Highlands, with scenery and wildlife that is simply breathtaking.

Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat has all our needs in one special location; on-site accommodation, a phenomenal rock cathedral, charming reception hall, bar, dance floor, outdoor al-fresco dining, activities, pool and bonfire area. It's a BYO venue (with cool room available) and as a private facility there is no traffic other than our guests so no need for taxis which helps keeps everyone's costs down plus it's curfew free! 

The majority of guest accommodation is on site which allows everyone to celebrate, relax, slow down and connect with each other over the weekend.

A small number of cabins as additional accommodation have been secured 500m away from our venue at the neighbouring property, Banksia Park Cottages, which a few of our guests may be advised to expect depending on our RSVP returns. 

Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat isn't a Hotel or B&B, so the accommodation doesn't include catering and there aren't any restaurants or cafés on the property. 

We have asked our wonderful wedding caterer to prepare all additional meals for your stay. Katrina has put together a weekend menu using local food, local suppliers and organic produce where possible and she will provide options and considerations for any dietary requirements.

The meal package includes a self-serve BBQ dinner on Friday evening, a full breakfast and self-serve lunch on Saturday and a deluxe brunch for Sunday morning. 

A simple BBQ dinner on Friday evening is a wonderful way to begin your weekend away. The BBQ will commence around 5:30 pm in the al-fresco dining area in front of the Reception Hall. The menu will include:

* A selection of sausages, chicken kebabs, rump steak

* Two seasonal salads

* Local Bread Basket

* Condiments

* Smores and toasted Marshmallows 

!!! Bring Your Own Drinks !!!

Join us for a leisurely breakfast before heading off to join in some Yoga, Golf or Bush Walking. Breakfast will be served in the reception hall on Saturday morning, staggered from 8:30 ~ 9:30 am and includes:

* Bircher Muesli or Porridge

* Bacon and Egg rolls

* Fresh seasonal fruit bowl

* Fresh Juice, Coffee and Tea

A light lunch will be provided around 12:30pm. This can be collected from the main lodge and taken back to your accomodation while you get ready for the ceremony or enjoyed in many of the outdoor dining areas around the property. Lunch will include:

* Seasonal salad's

Brunch on the morning after the wedding will give everyone a chance to share another meal together before enjoying a last stroll to the river or taking some time to relax with a book, coffee and friends before packing up and checking out. The deluxe brunch will be served in the reception hall from 10am and will include:

* A selection of freshly baked danish pastries and croissants

* Delicious hot country breakfast:

    ~ Bacon, eggs, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms and toast 

*  Fresh seasonal fruit bowl

* Fresh Juice, Coffee & Tea

Toiletries, pool towel, hair dryers, shoes for uneven ground, bottled water (if preferred) and warm clothes. A porta-cot, stroller and food for those with babies.

It is recommended guests bring their own drinks for the Friday evening BBQ & bonfire. While all meals are catered for, snacks and extra nibbles are up to individual choice for guests. 

All bedding, doonas, pillows and blankets, bath towels, toilet paper, hand soap, dish cleaning facilities, basic tea, coffee and milk, crockery, utensils, fridge, microwave, heaters, fans, iron and ironing board.

The Groomsmen will be teeing off for a round at the nearby Kangaroo Valley Golf Course on the Saturday morning. Any guests wishing to participate can let us know in the RSVP. Don't forget your clubs!

The sunset deck will provide the stunning scenery for a relaxing yoga session on the morning of the wedding. Please indicate your participation in the RSVP. 

1. Depart Sydney on the M5 (Hume Highway to Canberra)

2. Continue along the Hume Highway, pass Picton then exit on the Bowral/Mittagong Exit (B73)

3. Follow the road through the town of Bowral and at the 4th roundabout veer left into Kangaloon Road. The sign will indicate directions to Nowra.

4. Follow the road past the racecourse on your right. Continue along this road until you get to a Stop Sign. Cross the Illawarra Highway and head towards Fitzroy Falls and Nowra. 

5. When reaching the T-Junction in Nowra Road, turn left towards Nowra and Fitzroy Falls.

6. Pass straight through Fitzroy Falls and drive down the escarpment into Kangaroo Valley and cross the Hampden Bridge, drive 800m and then turn right into Mount Scanzi Road.

7. Drive along Mount Scanzi Road for 8.3km, passing the golf course on your left, look out for the sign (Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat) and turn right into Radiata Road.

8. Drive on for 500m, the property entrance is on your left.

*For those accommodated at Banksia Park Cottages, continue straight for 500m to their entrance.