Top Things to do in Blackheath
Top 10 Things to do in Blackheath, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Blackheath, Australia including Govetts Leap, Perry's Lookdown, The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Anvil Rock - Blackheath, Logan Brae Orchard, Gallery Blackheath, Hat Hill Gallery, Mount Blackheat Lookout, Keith Rowe Gallery, Wind Eroded Cave.
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1. Govetts Leap
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By wucie - Bern, Switzerland
We stopped at a number of Lookouts throughout the Blue Mountains and this was easily the nicest.
For a start there’s the excellent Blue Mountains Heritage Centre nearby which dispenses invaluable and friendly advice and sells useful reference books and tasteful souvenirs. Well worth a stop if you wish to explore the Park in more depth.
Then there’s the lookout itself which comes with a generous parking, covered picnic spots, toilets but no bins (take your rubbish with you) and…
… those wonderful views over to Mounts Strzelecki and Caley and across the Grose River valley. Govett’s Leap (Leap is Scottish for waterfall), also known as Bridal Veil Falls, to the right of the lookout weren’t gushing but our afternoon visit rewarded us with a stunning rainbow.
There were less people when we visited in late February and Govett’s Leap certainly lacks the commercial, touristic feel of Echo Point, but then Blackheath is so much nicer and less crowded than Katoomba.
Most visitors seemed more than satisfied with the views, but it’s worth hiking the short but steep in sections Clifftop Track to Barrow Lookout for a closer view of Govett’s Leap Brook which you cross. You can also continue on to Evans Lookout and get someone to pick you up there—a leisurely 1.5 hours walk one way—or retrace your steps.
The very energetic can hike down to the foot of the Falls. This is definitely not for the faint hearted however as it is more or less straight down 1.8 km of mostly steps (366m as the stone drops!), and some aluminium ladders, with steep drop offs. It gets hot during the day (best to go early or late), though water dripping from the cliffs above does cool you down. You can swim in the pools at the foot of the Falls and are likely to come across wildlife, the superb lyrebird if you’re lucky, and many interesting plants including insectivorous ones and orchids. The trail continues below the Falls only slightly less steeply down into the valley, branching off towards the Grand Canyon to the right, the Blue Gum Forest to the left, but these are long and strenuous hikes which require more preparation and planning.
Tip: visit the Blue Mountain Heritage Centre to make the most of your visit and arrive early if you plan to hike to the bottom of Govett’s Leap as it does get hot and the route is very steep.
2. Perry's Lookdown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Condormr - Sydney, Australia
I love the walk down Perry's Lookdown. If you are going to do it I recommend you consider it will take a lot of people twice as long to return than it takes to go down...it's very steep. It may seem easy going down...maybe try going back up for 5 minutes before you go the whole way down.
The Blue Gum forest at the bottom and River are a great reward and places for lunch
3. The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Campbell Rhododendron Gardens covers an area of 18.3 hectares and is just over 1km from Blackheath railway station. There are winding paths which make exploration of the Gardens easy. The accessible Lookout offers a magnificent view down the valley and across the Reflection Lake. There are picnic facilities and accessible toilets. A natural garden where exotic plants thrive under a canopy of Australian native bushland. Rhododendrons and Azaleas dominate and are at their flowering best between early October - early November. During the Spring flowering season, the Tea Rooms are open for 'Aussie Cream Teas'. The Gardens are maintained by volunteers and rely donations to assist in the continuing upkeep.
Reviewed By JeffG1234 - Trumbull, Connecticut
I've never seen such a variety of rhododendron and azalea in bloom at one time before. It was amazing. Some of the plants are really huge. Lots of nice walking paths wind through the Gardens. Not a formal garden, just tons of flowering plants. They also attract quite a variety of birds.
4. Anvil Rock - Blackheath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Condormr - Sydney, Australia
Very accessible down a dusty dirt road. Take a picnic and set up somewhere to have a bite to eat and enjoy an incredible view. Also you can walk to the wind eroded cave - only a couple of minutes walk from the car park.
5. Logan Brae Orchard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
OFF SEASON- We are now closing for the off-season as we just don't get the customers to stay open. We are sorry to anyone who was hoping to visit. We are still doing private picnics and photo sessions for anyone who is interested. We will reopen on February 18th 2018 Logan Brae is an old apple orchard on the Shipley Plateau, 5 minutes from the Blue Mountains town of Blackheath. The orchard was planted in 1919 when the Plateau was an important apple growing area. Logan Brae is now the only remaining orchard and is a sweet reminder of how our fruit used to be grown. You can visit Logan Brae to buy apples, juice and a variety of other produce. You can also enjoy the spectacular views of Blue Mountains escarpments while eating a homemade hot apple pie. Please note we do not do apple picking
Reviewed By sare8
Went in September and was looking forward to it.. Got there and saw the gate closed with a sign on it saying it's not open during September as well as other months.. Really disappointed wish we knew before making the trip!
6. Gallery Blackheath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Established in December 2001, Gallery Blackheath is an artist-owned and managed non-profit gallery showcasing a selection of paintings, drawings, printworks and photographs by prize-winning Blue Mountains artists. New Exhibitions of works by gallery partners are presented every two months and feature works by selected guest artists from time to time. The professional presentation of a diverse range of quality artworks, many of which may be found in local, national and international private and corporate collections, has ensured that the Gallery Blackheath is widely recognised as playing a major role in the establishment of Blackheath as a significant regional art destination.
Reviewed By takemetotheworld - Campbelltown, Australia
Excellent local art by local artists who run this gallery. If you are planning a trip to the Blue Mountains, make this a must see.
7. Hat Hill Gallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Achieve - Sydney, Australia
There is a broad range of art and giftware for sale. Some is high quality, others are quirky and as with most art, there will be some you could do better yourself!
8. Mount Blackheat Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By mike C
Views nice but track from car park to lookout is fairly rough. Nearby Hargraves lookout much better as there are excellent views of Megalong Valley and the Hydro Majestic and parking is very close to actual lookout
9. Keith Rowe Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Glass Blower And Display Gallery
Reviewed By albear2007 - Blackheath, Australia
Keith Rowe is an internationally respected glassworker. Wonderful individual creations in blown glass. Keith's partner also displays work in this gallery. She is a glass engraver often using Keith's works as a base for her delicate creations.
Own a piece of Australian Studio Glass history. Keith has been a leader of the modern glass movement in Australia which emerged in the 1970's. Keith and his peers were individual artists compared to European and US glass artists that tended to work as blowing teams. They were aware of each others work through AUSGLASS which Keith helped to form.
Beautiful work. Thankyou Keith
10. Wind Eroded Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Skeney57 - Sydney, Australia
Accessible from the same car park for Anvil Rock Lookout the caves are a short walk away. Well worth a quick look and has some strange shapes formed by eons of erosion and you also get good views over the Valley. A beautiful spot just out of suburbia & easy to reach !!
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