Blackheath is a historic village in the upper Blue Mountains, named by Governor Macquarie in 1815.
A short drive from Blackheath is Govetts Leap, a lookout with spectacular views of the Grose Valley and nearby waterfalls. Evans Lookout provides an different point of view into the same canyon.
Blackheath is known as ‘Rhododendron Town’ in November when Blackheath hosts the annual Rhododendron Festival.
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens has 45 acres of rhododendrons and azaleas planted underneath a native Australian bush canopy. The Gardens are a spectacular sight in the spring months of September through to November.
The ornamental cherry trees that line the streets are out in full bloom in the first week of October.
The Megalong Valley is 18 kilometres away and can be accessed from Blackheath.
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Blackheath is a historic village in the upper Blue Mountains, named by Governor Macquarie in 1815.