What to do and see in Blackheath, New South Wales: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

100 Years at Logan Brae Orchards Occupying the same land since its establishment 100 years ago, Logan Brae Orchards is a family run orchard on the Shipley Plateau, located 5 minutes from the Blue Mountains town of Blackheath. The orchard was planted in 1919 when the plateau was mostly an orcharding community. At it’s fruit-bearing peak in the early 20th century it was home to thirteen orchards. Today Logan Brae is the plateau’s only remaining orchard and is a sweet reminder of how our fruit used to be grown. Every weekend during apple season, March through July, you can visit Logan Brae to buy apples, juice and a variety of other produce. Or you can sit on the lawn and enjoy the spectacular views of the Blue Mountains escarpments while eating a homemade hot apple pie.

Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, in Bacchante Street Blackheath NSW (about 1km from Blackheath railway station), cover an area of 18.3 hectares. The Gardens are unique, where exotic plants thrive under a canopy of Australian native bushland. Rhododendrons and Azaleas are at their flowering best between late-September and mid-November, and winding paths make exploration of the Gardens easy and fun. If you can't walk far, the accessible Lookout offers a magnificent view down the valley and across the Reflection Lake. You'll find picnic facilities and accessible toilets, and your dog is welcome. During the spring flowering season (until early November), the Rhodo Tea Room is open for 'Aussie Cream Teas' and unique Rhodo souvenirs. The Gardens are maintained by volunteers and rely on your generous donation to pay for the continuing upkeep and maintenance. Donations can be made safely via our website or cash in the blue-green DONATION box at the Information Kiosk.