Blackheath is a high Blue Mountains village beside some of the most dramatic Grose Valley views. A rewarding visit can be as simple as a lookout and a short walk, or grow into a more serious bushwalking day with careful preparation.
Start at the Heritage Centre
The Blackheath area guide (opens in a new tab) recommends the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre as a starting point for maps, track information and an introduction to the Greater Blue Mountains landscape. Use it to match the day to conditions and experience.
Choose a lookout or walk to suit the day
Destination NSW highlights Govetts Leap and the Grand Canyon track (opens in a new tab) among the areas best-known experiences. The lookouts driving route has facilities at many stops, including accessible options, but weather, fire danger and track conditions can change plans.
Check alerts before leaving town
Before setting out, read the current NSW National Parks alerts (opens in a new tab) and follow closures and detours. Current notices affect some Govetts Leap access and other routes, so treat the live alert page and on-site signage as the final word.
Plan for the mountains
Visitor information for the Blackheath lookouts route (opens in a new tab) notes limited mobile reception in parts of the park. Carry water, warm and weatherproof layers, and let someone know your plans for longer walks.
Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.