Blue Mountains Online

population4,100 (approx)
above sea level1049 meters
main featuresNational parks visitors centre, Govetts Leap Falls, Grand Canyon, Bushwalking, Horseriding, Popes Glen, Views over the Megalong valley

tourist informationEcho Point Road, Katoomba -(closest) Located at Echo Point, next to the Three Sisters. Phone - 02 4739 6266 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre (National Parks and Wildlife Service) Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath. At entrance to National Park, near Govetts Leap lookout Phone - 02 4787 8877
distance from sydney132 km
travel time from sydneyDriving - 2 hours Train - 2 hours 10 minutes

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View of Cliffs around Govetts leap

About the town A popular spot for Tourists, Blackheath has wittingly managed not to overly commercialise and has a natural, fluid atmosphere, regardless of the season.
The appeal of Popes Glen, Govetts leap, Evans Lookout and more, are keeping visitors flocking to Blackheath all year round. The Rhododendron festival in October is a major event and well worth the visit. Blackheath is a sea of colour and excitement throughout the festival, as locals and travellers revel together.

Its views of the valleys and waterfalls, as well as the Gorge through the Grose Valley, are enough of a reason to make the journey up here, but there is much more if you need convincing. The accommodation, like the streets have that Blue Mountains blend of efficiency, elegance and of course Beauty! Accommodation for families, couples, companies and campers are all available to suit all budgets.

A city that has evolved itself into looking after tourists has ensured its never compromised the very thing tourists come to see. The affect of seasons is most prevalent in Blackheath as people enjoy the autumn hues, winter snow, spring rebirth and summer bushwalks, and will continue to do so for a long time to come.

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