Blackheath Suburb Profile

Sitting at the highest point in the Blue Mountains, living in Blackheath means experiencing a humble yet utterly alluring village. Beautiful stone and weatherboard houses, green leafy streets, and a community defined by small-town hospitality create a welcoming atmosphere. The gateway to Megalong Valley and surrounded by the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath is a stunning place to call home. One of the town’s biggest drawcards is its access to numerous hikes—from a few hours to overnight—and a variety of rock formations for climbers to conquer. Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout offer impressive views across Grose Valley, while Hargraves Lookout over Megalong Valley is beautiful at sunrise and sunset. 

Living in Blackheath also means enjoying local cafes, pubs, and shops housed in buildings dating back to the late 1800s. The changing seasons add to the charm, from golden foliage in autumn and snow in winter to vibrant daffodils in spring. Blackheath’s cool climate gardens, especially the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, are a highlight of the annual Rhododendron Festival. With so much natural beauty and wildlife around, it’s easy to feel worlds away, yet Blackheath remains well-connected with regular train services to Katoomba, Penrith, and Sydney. 

Area Features

Blue Mountains National Park

From overnight hikes and heart pumping mountain bike trails to scaling cliff faces, the Blue Mountains National Park is an adventurer’s wonderland. As for the incredible vistas, the area is renowned for, head to Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout. For something off the well-worn tourist trail, Hargraves Lookout over Megalong Valley is simply stunning.

Blackheath Village

Blackheath village may be small, but its selection of cafes and shops is a stand-out favourite; small-town hospitality, delicious pies, antique shopping, and the sweet taste of home-grown Logan Brae apple juice.

Megalong Valley

Blackheath is the gateway to beautiful Megalong Valley – a rural community that’s surrounded by the Blue Mountains escarpment. Horse riding, tea houses, hiking trails and a winery are just some of the local attractions.