Blackheath Travel Guide
Blackheath accommodation, Blackheath activities and attractions, Blackheath maps, transportation to and around Blackheath - the Jasons Blackheath Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Blackheath.
Just 114 km west of Sydney, the historic village of Blackheath offers a typical Blue Mountains experience – fresh air, brisk walks, great food at superb restaurants and cosy, quality accommodation to stay in. The highest town above sea level in the Blue Mountains, Blackheath is known for its spectacular seasonal garden displays. Blackheath Rhododendron Festival takes place in the first weekend of November and the sight of more than 1500 rhododendrons in flower in the town’s gardens is not to be missed!
Blackheath attracted many exploratory expeditions and adventurers in its early days, and many a roving bushranger passed through town or hid from the law on its outskirts. These days, you can take a stroll around the village to discover a treasure trove of antiques in the Blackheath ‘emporium’, go horse-riding in scenic Centennial Glen and Megalong Valley, picnic at Perry’s Lookdown, enjoy a bushwalk on one of the area’s many walking trails, or check out the panoramic views from the local lookouts. The high-elevation viewing platforms at Govett’s Leap, Evans Lookout, Grose Valley and Hargreaves Lookout offer a stunning vista over a rolling expanse of World Heritage-listed wilderness nature.
