Guidebook for Blackheath
Food Scene
Piedmont Inn
248 Great Western HwyGreat atmosphere and food
Gardners Inn Hotel
255 Great Western HwyThe classic mountains pub. Deep dish pies are specialty
Anonymous Cafe
237-238 Great Western HwyGreat coffee and mountain hospitality
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
21 Govetts Leap RdQuirky and friendly
The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue Mountains
88 Great Western HwyStunning views; rich history
Hotel Imperial, Great Western Hwy station
Great pub food and atmosphere; darts on a good night
Lovely drive into the Megalong Valley. Tea rooms are very friendly and really well set up. Scones are to die for!
58 locals recommend
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong RoadLovely drive into the Megalong Valley. Tea rooms are very friendly and really well set up. Scones are to die for!
Parks & Nature
Govetts Leap lookout
Spectacular views and hiking
Evans Lookout
Spectacular views and hiking
One of our favourite mountain hikes. 2-3 hours. Beautiful scenery all the way
57 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Walking Track
Evans Lookout RoadOne of our favourite mountain hikes. 2-3 hours. Beautiful scenery all the way
The hike from the front gate: Porters Pass to Centennial Glen circuit. A beautiful walk with waterfalls, canyons and great nature. Track is rough in places, but well worth the walk. Time 2-3 hours, depending on how fast you go. Great swimming in Centennial Glen canyon
Porters Pass Track
Porters Pass TrackThe hike from the front gate: Porters Pass to Centennial Glen circuit. A beautiful walk with waterfalls, canyons and great nature. Track is rough in places, but well worth the walk. Time 2-3 hours, depending on how fast you go. Great swimming in Centennial Glen canyon
One of our favourite sunset spots. Spectacular views across the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys. There's also a wood bbq there if you want to take some dinner to cook. Great spot to also watch the parasails.
Mount Blackheath
One of our favourite sunset spots. Spectacular views across the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys. There's also a wood bbq there if you want to take some dinner to cook. Great spot to also watch the parasails.
Spectacular trail, with beautiful waterfalls at either end. Good swimming spots in summer
17 locals recommend
National Pass
Spectacular trail, with beautiful waterfalls at either end. Good swimming spots in summer
A favourite swimming hole in summer. Right at the foot of the falls. 20 mins hike in from the carpark.
12 locals recommend
Empress Falls
A favourite swimming hole in summer. Right at the foot of the falls. 20 mins hike in from the carpark.
Spectacular views across the Grose Valley. Grab some croissants and coffee from a bakery in Blackheath, and head out to Pulpit Rock for a breathtaking breakfast view!
46 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock TrackSpectacular views across the Grose Valley. Grab some croissants and coffee from a bakery in Blackheath, and head out to Pulpit Rock for a breathtaking breakfast view!
Perrys Lookdown Walking Track
Perrys Lookdown Walking TrackGlorious views and the hike into the Bluegum Forest.
Beautiful camping among the Blue Gums. If you're feeling energetic, you can do the circuit hike from Perry's Lookdown to the Blue Gum forest and then the Govett's Leap for the big climb out
Blue Gum Forest
Beautiful camping among the Blue Gums. If you're feeling energetic, you can do the circuit hike from Perry's Lookdown to the Blue Gum forest and then the Govett's Leap for the big climb out
Shopping
IGA
211 Great Western HwyDecent general store, with most goods available
Excellent butcher; the best in the mountains. Free range meat. Always v friendly. Highly recommended
13 locals recommend
Blackheath Butchery
10 Govetts Leap RdExcellent butcher; the best in the mountains. Free range meat. Always v friendly. Highly recommended
Sightseeing
Views, scenic railway and cable cars. Lots of history. Very popular with tourists from Syd, so get there early!
192 locals recommend
Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrViews, scenic railway and cable cars. Lots of history. Very popular with tourists from Syd, so get there early!
Six Foot Track
Nellies Glen RoadBeautiful drive into the Megalong Valley.
The iconic view of the 3 Sisters. Worth doing the walk from the Scenic World to Echo Point. Level and paved all the way, with amazing views
39 locals recommend
Echo Point Motor Inn
18 Echo Point RdThe iconic view of the 3 Sisters. Worth doing the walk from the Scenic World to Echo Point. Level and paved all the way, with amazing views
Jenolan Caves
Famous caves. Well worth a visit
Entertainment & Activities
Rustic old movie theatre; the way cinemas used to be! Always an interesting program. See https://mountvicflicks.com.au/ for movie details
88 locals recommend
Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveRustic old movie theatre; the way cinemas used to be! Always an interesting program. See https://mountvicflicks.com.au/ for movie details
Blue Mountains Horse Riding
993 Megalong RdGreat horseriding; suitable for all ages and stages