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
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
Blackheath works well as a base: 20 minutes from Katoomba, 9km from Blue Mountains National Park.
Blackheath is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 4,382, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Blackheath sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blackheath to your route.
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 and more shops have appeared. Various shops from the late 1800s still stand in Blackheath.
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Blackheath is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.6357 latitude, 150.2832 longitude.
Blackheath has a population of approximately 4,382 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for Australia7 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Dramatic eucalyptus-clad valleys, towering sandstone cliffs, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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 towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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
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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
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
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
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