When do the leaves change in Blue Mountains — NSW?
Cool-climate exotics planted around Mount Wilson, Blackheath and the Southern Highlands blaze through April and May, a deliberate echo of European autumn west of Sydney.
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Known for
Things to do in fall in Blue Mountains — NSW
3 iconic stops, including scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
Mount Wilson
GardenTypically April 10–May 15
A cool-climate village on a basalt-capped ridge in the upper Blue Mountains, its unusually rich soil supporting plane trees, elms and…
Typically April 1–April 30
An 18-hectare reserve at Blackheath, the Blue Mountains' highest town at 1,065 meters, planted with rhododendrons and azaleas among native…
Corbett Gardens
City parkA town-center park in Bowral dating to 1911, when the local tourist association bought what was then Deadmans Paddock for public use.
Frequently asked
- What are the best things to do in fall in Blue Mountains — NSW?
- The iconic stops: Mount Wilson, Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Corbett Gardens. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.