This month, Valley Outdoors was recognised on the world stage, taking home two international titles at the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards in Singapore. For a small team from Kangaroo Valley, this moment means a lot. It’s proof that genuine, nature-based adventure still stands out in a big world.
If you’d told me a few years ago that our local adventure business would be standing alongside global travel brands, I probably would have laughed. But here we are, and it’s a pretty incredible feeling.
At this year’s World Luxury Travel Awards, held in Singapore at the Parkroyal Collection Pickering, Valley Outdoors received two international honours:
These awards celebrate excellence across global travel and tourism, recognising businesses that deliver unforgettable experiences while staying true to their people, place, and purpose.
These awards aren’t just for us. They’re for our guests, our team, and the amazing Kangaroo Valley community that makes everything possible.
Every time someone paddles the river for the first time, or steps out of a canoe grinning from ear to ear, that’s what it’s all about. The connection. The shared love of nature. The simple, unfiltered moments that happen when you leave your phone in the dry bag and just look around.
We’re proud to represent Kangaroo Valley as Australia’s canoe capital, a place where nature, adventure, and connection come together every single day.
The World Luxury Travel Awards have been running since 2006 and are known for celebrating the best in travel and tourism around the globe. Winners are chosen through public voting and industry review, recognising quality, sustainability, and guest experience.
For us, it’s not just about the title. It’s about showing that regional tourism, when done right, can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.
When we started Valley Outdoors, the goal was simple: help people connect with the outdoors in a real, meaningful way. Whether it’s a family on a guided canoe tour, a group tackling a multi-day adventure, or someone hiring a canoe for a quiet morning paddle, every experience is a chance to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature. We’ve built our business around sustainability, inclusivity, and respect for the landscapes we work in. These values guide every trip we run, every conversation we have, and every paddle stroke we take.
Awards like these don’t mean we’ve reached the finish line. If anything, they remind us why we started. We’ll keep learning, keep improving, and keep doing what we love. Helping more people experience this beautiful part of the world in a way that’s good for them, good for the environment, and good for the community.
Thanks to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. Whether you’ve joined a tour, paddled the river, shared a story, or supported us along the way, this win is for you too.
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