Campbell Rhododendron Gardens & (optional) Mermaids Falls & Cave 🧜🏻‍♀️🧞‍♀️🌸

🌸🌼 This is a once a year event from this group, so don’t miss out! 🌸🌼

⚠️ PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Sunday, 26 October 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.40am.
🚊 MEETING PLACE: Blackheath station (start & finish) at the entry/exit, Great Western Highway at the traffic lights.
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🥾 DISTANCE: 9.5km return.
🥾 GRADE: Easy/Moderate on a relaxing pace, not slow pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended for the walk to/from Mermaids Cave and Mermaid Falls with steep stairs, ups and downs hills, creek crossings and uneven rocky surfaces. Tracks expected to be wet and muddy at few sections.

🌸 You may opt to join us for Rhododendron Gardens walk only.

Further info:
https://www.rhodogarden.org.au/

Our Spring Welcome Weeks for 2025 are from Saturday 27th September through to Sunday 2nd November.

This is the time when our gardens are looking their best – when the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom, in every colour imaginable. Thousands of visitors from far and wide enjoy our vibrant valley views from The Lookout or by walking the winding paths through exotic plants under native eucalypts down to the Lake.

Come on a Thursday to Sunday and the Rhodo Tea Room is open (10am – 3.30pm) where you can enjoy a delicious Aussie Cream Tea and other goodies.

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶🏼‍♀️This is a social leisure walk suitable for nature lovers, bird watchers and amateur photographers.
🚆 Upon arrival at Blackheath station, we’ll have a quick toilet stop at the town centre.
🚶‍♂️We’ll head to Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, about 20 minutes walk from/to Blackheath station.
🌸 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 Rhododendrons are blooming this time a year and the garden looks Oh! So Beautiful! 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌸
🚶‍♂️After spending time taking photos and selfies in the garden and walking on a short trails with optional Aussie Cream Tea (own expense) we’ll meet at the front main entrance and head towards Blackheath station for Mermaids Cave and Mermaids Falls walk.
🚶🏼‍♀️It’s about 6km return from/to Blackheath station.
🌈 This is a hidden gems in Blackheath, the waterfalls will look amazing after rainfalls. We will continue the walk into the forests and the scenery is just beautiful.
🎥 Scenes from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome were also shot here.
🚶🏻After exploring the cave and waterfalls with loads of photos, we’ll head back to Blackheath station after fun day out. 😊
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💵 GRATUITY 💵
💰$5 CASH per person to your organiser.
💰$5 CASH per person for entry donation to the Rhododendron Gardens.
🌸 The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens are managed by the volunteers of the Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society of NSW Inc.
🌼 Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is at your own risk. Organisers accepts no liability during and after this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event.
✅ N0 facilities on the Mermaids Cave and Falls trails, so please come well prepared.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members from diverse background. This is not a dating event.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Shows would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!
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🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended for Mermaids Cave walk due to uneven surfaces and possible muddy tracks at few sections.
💦 At least 1.8L of water, Hydralyte, snacks or packed lunch, hat, sunscreen, hand sanitiser, basic First Aid kit and a raincoat just in case of wet weather.
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🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚗 Commuter parking on Station street entry/exit or side streets near the station.

🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of time and arrive promptly. We don’t wait for late comers!
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📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section.

Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers.

Norra 😎 🌸
📱0405038557 (TEXT only)