At the top of the Blue Mountains

At 1065 metres above sea level, Blackheath offers visitors an unparalleled experience across a variety of activities. In the immediate area, there is access to the Blue Mountains National Park head office, bush walking, swimming, horse-riding, heritage walks, two of the finest restaurants anywhere in the world and a staggering choice of things to do. Or there's always the option of simply putting your feet up and doing nothing.

Seasonal activities include mushrooming, admiring the spleandor of the Rhododendron Gardens, and many festivals, Growers markets, Summer outdoor pool, Autumn and Spring colours. Snow in winter if you are lucky.

Activities in the vicinity of Blackheath include the world-famous Jenolan Caves (60 minutes by car), trout fishing (20 minutes), Mt Tomah Botanical Garden (30 minutes), Edge Cinema (10 minutes), 3 Sisters (10 minutes), Zig Zag Railway (10 minutes).