Blackheath circuit: Rhododendron Gardens Popes Glen and Fairfax Tracks.

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Blackheath circuit: Rhododendron Gardens Popes Glen and Fairfax Tracks.

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27 Oct, Mon 9:38AM Blackheath circuit: Rhododendron Gardens Popes Glen and Fairfax Tracks.
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  ↑141m Sydney Branch
John H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) Following our series of walks enjoying the flowers of Spring, we are visiting the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens with their spectacular displays of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Waratahs. Entry to the Gardens is by donation ($5.00) payable at the Information Booth by cash or card. Then we head off to the lovely and peaceful Popes Glen track to the Fairfax track. We plan to catch the bus back to the station from the NPWS Heritage Centre, at 13:04. This will give us time to have lunch at Blackheath before catching the 14:03 train back to Sydney. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Hazards: Some street walking, steps and track obstacles. Creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains
Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit:20.
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From: 27 Oct 2025, 9:38AM 2025-10-27 09:38:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Blackheath circuit: Rhododendron Gardens Popes Glen and Fairfax Tracks. Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=blackheath-circuit-rhododendron-gardens-popes-glen-and-fairfax-tracks Following our series of walks enjoying the flowers of Spring, we are visiting the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens with their spectacular displays of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Waratahs. Entry to the Gardens is by donation ($5.00) payable at the Information Booth by cash or card. Then we head off to the lovely and peaceful Popes Glen track to the Fairfax track. We plan to catch the bus back to the station from the NPWS Heritage Centre, at 13:04. This will give us time to have lunch at Blackheath before catching the 14:03 train back to Sydney. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency contact numbers, unless I already have them. Catch the 7:25am Lithgow train from Central, arriving at Blackheath at 9:38am. Meet leader on platform. Blackheath circuit: Rhododendron Gardens Popes Glen and Fairfax Tracks. NPA | John Hain