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Before you go
Your trip to Blackheath.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Blackheath – New South Wales Destination Blue Mountains (Blue Mountains) about 120 km from Sydney
How to get there
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Estação de Blackheath 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By train on the Blue Mountains line from Sydney Central station in a little over 2 hours; the station is in the town center. By car, around 120 km via the Great Western Highway.
How many days
One day for Govetts Leap and the Grand Canyon trail; two days to include other Grose Valley routes.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer mild days for walking. In winter it is the coldest part of the plateau; in summer check fire alerts before descending into the valleys.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Note: the lookouts and trailheads are a few kilometers from the station. Without a car, take a taxi or walk along the road to Govetts Leap.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Blackheath
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Morning
Grand Canyon Trail
Leave early from the Grand Canyon car park and do the circuit, descending into the canyon’s rainforest and climbing up to Evans Lookout.
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Afternoon
Govetts Leap
After lunch in Blackheath, go to the Govetts Leap lookout and the park information center, which overlooks Bridal Veil waterfall.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Blackheath?
See the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout and do the Grand Canyon trail, one of the Blue Mountains’ most popular hikes.
Is the Grand Canyon trail difficult?
It’s moderate to hard, with many steps on the descent and ascent. It takes several hours and requires sturdy footwear and water.
Does Blackheath have a train station?
Yes, on the Blue Mountains line, in the town center, a few stations after Katoomba.
Is it worth staying overnight in Blackheath?
Yes, if you want to start trails early and prefer a quieter town than Katoomba.