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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 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.

About Blackheath

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, and

Read 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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Where is Blackheath located?

Blackheath is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.6357 latitude, 150.2832 longitude.

What is the population of Blackheath?

Blackheath has a population of approximately 4,382 people, making it a town in Australia.

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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

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Blackheath

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

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.

28 km · about 30 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Blackheath.

Katoomba

🇦🇺 Australia

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Blue Mountains

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Wentworth Falls

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12 km awayPop. 5,928

Bullaburra

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16 km awayPop. 1,199

Lawson

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17 km awayPop. 2,651

Hazelbrook

🇦🇺 Australia

19 km awayPop. 4,880

South Bowenfels

🇦🇺 Australia

20 km awayPop. 1,971

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