What would make travelling in Australia a valuable the trip? For many locals and tourists alike, the excitment of the trip would be a place that would result in bringing peaceful and tranquil states of mind. And no doubt the effect of beautiful colours would have such an effect. That is why the Blackheath Rhododendron Festical must not be missed.The Blue Bountains is one such a place in Australia that has the potential to create such mind states.

The Blue Mountains in New South Wales,  Australia is only a one and half drive from the metropolitan region of the city of Sydney. Located about fifty kilometers from the city center. With an altitude of 1,190 meters above the sea level, it is situated within a global Heritage National Park which provides a relaxed environment for any stressed business person and leisure travellers alike.

Popular lookout points are especially the Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout offering a view of the jagged cliff face and escarpments. Bushwalks via the fever tree Forest, Popes Glen and the Grand Canyon  will give the feeling of being lost in the wilderness. The Blue Mountains is among Australia's most popular holiday spots.  It  ideally provides the perfect environment for those seeking a romantic break away and those desiring a fit, active holiday.

Therefore travelling within Australia will not be complete  without a stay at Blackheath Village. A  pleasant town with several shops full of antiques, quaint cafes and galleries. Being confined by 2 valleys: the Grose Valley to the east and  the Megalong Valley on the west. Whenever you lan to visit Australia ensure to add Blackheath to our itinerary. The right time to sort your Australian visa is in October to allow   enough time to attend the blooming rhododendron at the Blackheath Rhododendron Festival in the Blue Mountains.

The festival weekend is always the 1st weekend in  November. Providing many attractions and  activities  every year,  Blackheath Rhododendron Festival in the Blue Mountains isn't to be forgotten. It's many art  exhibitions, gardens,  bikes, model trains on display, cars, entertainment and many more will please every one young and old.

No doubt the Village of Blackheath  becomes fully awake with all of activities and entertainment. The demonstrations, exhibitions and of course the flowered placements & displays such as the many varieties of Rhododendrons: Rhododendron Anthopogon, Rhododendron Arboreum, Rhododendron Aureum, Rhododendron Campanulatum, Rhododendron Chrysanthum, Rhododendron Ferrugineum, Rhododendron Flavum, Rhododendron Griersonianum, Rhododendron Indicum, Rhododendron Japonicum, Rhododendron Kempferi, Rhododendron Lancifolium and many more

The colours are just spectacular from bright  pinks to all shades of pinks, reds and whites. The Festival held in Blackheath, the yearly Rhododendron Festival will revive the spirit and inspire many. Definetely something to look forward to every year.