Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
The Gardens are open every day of the year for pedestrian access. Gates to the carpark are open 9:00am to 6:00pm in Spring and Summer and 9:00am to 4:00pm in Autumn and Winter.
Garden Address: Bacchante Street, Blackheath, New South Wales
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know.
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens are managed by the volunteers of the Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society of NSW Inc. Find out more...
Dogs MUST be on leads at all times by order of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 94(1)(B). This is to help protect our wildlife.
Entry is by donation of $5 per person (children under 18 years free) payable at the Information Booth by cash or card.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which the Gardens grow—the Dharug and Gundungurra people who have sung their songs, danced their dances, and told their stories here for thousands of generations—and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and emerging.
What Flora to Expect in...
The first to flower are the bulbs displays. Then the Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Waratahs and other exotic species will be covered in blossoms of spectacular colours. Bring your camera to capture the pure-whites to sensational blood-reds, with striking yellows, pinks, purples and oranges in between.
Autumn in Blackheath is truly remarkable. The Maple Grove walk is a wonderland of yellowed and russet leaves. Deciduous trees are planted throughout our 18.3 hectares, and as the leaves gradually change colour, it looks spectacular against the various shades of greens throughout the bushland.
In winter, beautiful native shrubs such as Acacia and some Grevillea are in flower, whilst the deciduous trees—bare against the native bushland—create a sculptural splendour. Then, later, the Camellias are beautiful. It doesn't snow every year, but it's so ethereal when it settles bringing a totally different peaceful feeling.A 'must visit' garden...
This unique garden is Blue Mountains native bushland underplanted with exotic species such as Azaleas, Mollis Azealas, Rhododendrons, Camelias, Kalmias, Pieris, Forsythia, as well as other cold climate deciduous trees.
The Gardens are colourful and picturesque all year round, and the Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society Inc Management Committee, with the tireless help of volunteers, work constantly to maintain its beauty.