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Explore Blackheath and Surrounds
Blackheath is a country village located towards the western end of the Blue Mountains between Medlow Bath and Mount Victoria.
The town centre is situated at the junction of the Great Western Highway and Govetts Leap Road, located close to attractive parks and gardens. Blackheath is noted for its rhododendron displays which are celebrated with an annual festival.
Much of Blackheath is surrounded by the Blue Mountains National Park and significant areas of bushland and reserves. The north-east edge of town overlooks the Grose Valley which can be observed from lookouts and walking tracks towards the end of Hat Hill Road. Am easily accessible lookout is provided at the end of Govetts Leap Road where a network of walking tracks lead down the valley and along mountain streams and waterfalls.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Take in the iconic Blue Mountains views from Govetts Leap lookout, including sandstone escarpments, sheer cliff walls, the deep canyons of the Grose Valley, and tall waterfalls.
Cliff Top Walking Track
Cliff Top walking track between Govetts Leap and Evans lookout offers some of the most breath taking scenic views in all of the Blue Mountains. You'll be spoiled with birdwatching, wildflowers, and plenty of lookouts along the way.
Evans Lookout
Head to Evans lookout and nearby Valley View lookout in Blue Mountains National Park if you're seeking incredible views, especially around sunrise and sunset. It's also the start point for several scenic day walks.
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
The Victory Theatre Antique Centre is the largest antique centre west of Sydney. Blackheath village, 10 kilometres west of Katoomba, has become a Mecca for antiques and collectables shopping.
Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
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
Logan Brae Orchard
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.
Wattle Cafe
A lightly zany café in Blackheath, Blue Mountains! As the oldest café in town with the most youthful team, the Wattle enjoys its status as a non-alcoholic watering-hole and eating hall that knows the tried and true arts of delivering authentic sprightly experiences in casual dinning with real human characters.
Cinnabar
A new, sophisticated yet casual dining concept. The menu is a distillation of varied food styles, offering loyal followers and visitors an opportunity to travel the world in one night. Dishes are designed to share with Lovers, Friends and Family in a vibrant space evocative of exotic and faraway places.
Blue Jax Restaurant
Located within The George Boutique Hotel, Blue Mountains, dine in warm and friendly ambience and enjoy mouth watering, authentic European and Modern Australian favourites, complemented by fine wines from our cellar. Locally sourced fresh, seasonal produce to create dishes, catering for an array of function and events held at The George.
Day Fine Art
Day Gallery presents all mediums of creativity from working contemporary Australian artists. This is aimed at documenting current visual aesthetics, social and environmental values, Australian culture.
Blackheath Golf and Community Club
Come to Blackheath Golf & Community Club and enjoy a game of golf, dinner in our Bistro or simply have a relaxing drink on our deck overlooking the course.
Blackheath Growers Market
Since 2003, the Blackheath Growers Market has run the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Blackheath Community Centre. Hosting over 60 growers with a wide array of local and regional foods. Offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses (cow, goat and sheep), olive oils, local wines, nuts, honey, spices, condiments, plants, a wide range of baked goods and so much more.
Centennial Glen Stables
Situated just 20 minutes drive from Blackheath, our rides take place in the Centennial Glen area of the Kanimbla valley, with fantastic views of the Blue Mountains escarpments. You ride in open paddocks, through natural bushland and over magnificent mountainside horse trails.
Parklands Day Spa
Parklands Day Spa is a refreshing sanctuary and haven for relaxation surrounded by the picturesque World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Friendly, professional service with dedicated and highly qualified therapists and skin care products, all committed to your relaxation.
4WD Tours in the Blue Mountains
Escape the everyday with Detour Adventures for a professional off-road 4WD tour in the Blue Mountains and other stunning wild places. These fully catered expeditions are a great way to get off the beaten track and see wildlife.
