national park
Blue Mountains National Park
Dramatic eucalyptus-clad valleys, towering sandstone cliffs, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation.
9 km · about 15 min drive
OceaniaAustraliaNew South Wales
Blackheath
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
About Blackheath
Blackheath works well as a base: 20 minutes from Katoomba, 9km from Blue Mountains National Park.
Blackheath is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 4,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Katoomba, about 10 km away.
Blackheath (postcode: 2785) is a town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Mount Victoria in New South Wales, Australia. The town's altitude is about 1,065 m (3,494 ft) AHD and it is located about 120 km (75 mi) west north-west of Sydney, 11 km (6.8 mi) north-west of Katoomba, andRead more
about 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Lithgow.
Blackheath has a vibrant artistic community and hosts two monthly markets – the Blackheath Growers Market and The Blackheath Community Market, as well as annual Christmas markets, antique markets and bimonthly craft markets. The town has many community activities, such as the Blackheath Philosophy Forum, which was founded in 2002 to arrange public discussion forums on philosophy and related topics.
As Blackheath has grown, more shops have appeared. Various shops from the late 1800s still stand in Blackheath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Blackheath?
Within an hour or so of Blackheath: Blue Mountains National Park (9 km), Three Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains) (11 km), Three Sisters, Blue Mountains (11 km), Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Blackheath?
The nearest famous roads are Grand Pacific Drive and Macquarie Pass.
Where is Blackheath?
Blackheath is in New South Wales, Australia, about 10 km from Katoomba.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,382
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates
- -33.6357, 150.2832
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Worth the detour from Blackheath
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Three Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)
Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
Three towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Cool-climate botanic garden on Bells Line of Road, a scenic alternative crossing of the Blue Mountains, with parking and escarpment views.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Fruit Bowl & Pie Shop Bilpin
A popular roadside pie shop and fruit stand on the Bells Line of Road through the Blue Mountains, famous for its apple pies and mountain views.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Jenolan Caves
Limestone cave system west of the Blue Mountains reached by a steep winding access road, offering guided tours through show caves.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Kanangra Walls
A 200-metre sandstone escarpment at the wild western edge of the Blue Mountains, reached by a long gravel road from Oberon and a 20-minute clifftop walk. Vastly emptier than Echo Point.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Blackheath
- Right hereThree Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
- 42 kmKanangra WallsA 200-metre sandstone escarpment at the wild western edge of the Blue Mountains, reached by a long gravel road from Oberon and a 20-minute clifftop walk. Vastly emptier than Echo Point.
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