Jack & Vanessa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock TrackWorld Heritage scenery at the end of our street
Govetts Leap lookout
Spectacular escarpment views with easy access
Azaleas and Rhododendrons planted amongst native bushland. Picturesque all year round especially in April with the Autumn colours and late Sept to mid Nov when the Rhodos and Azaleas are blooming.
32 locals recommend
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante StAzaleas and Rhododendrons planted amongst native bushland. Picturesque all year round especially in April with the Autumn colours and late Sept to mid Nov when the Rhodos and Azaleas are blooming.
Tarana is a small Central West town, a 45 minute drive from Blackheath. The local quarry produced the Tarana pink granite that was used to clad the exterior of the Sydney Opera House. It has a popular pub with a large outdoor eating area covered with wisteria vines. It also has a monthly farmers’ market with live music. The Tarana railway station is heritage listed and features an early 20th century cast iron water tank.
11 locals recommend
Tarana
Tarana is a small Central West town, a 45 minute drive from Blackheath. The local quarry produced the Tarana pink granite that was used to clad the exterior of the Sydney Opera House. It has a popular pub with a large outdoor eating area covered with wisteria vines. It also has a monthly farmers’ market with live music. The Tarana railway station is heritage listed and features an early 20th century cast iron water tank.
Located just outside Lithgow and a 30 minute drive from Blackheath, this is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at 1,100 metres above sea level. Breathtaking views east over the Hartley Valley. Said to have been named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie as they reminded him of the Walls of Hassan in Southern India.
30 locals recommend
Hassans Walls Lookout
Located just outside Lithgow and a 30 minute drive from Blackheath, this is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at 1,100 metres above sea level. Breathtaking views east over the Hartley Valley. Said to have been named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie as they reminded him of the Walls of Hassan in Southern India.
Food scene
Popular with both locals and visitors. Dine indoors and outdoors. Check out the antiques emporium on site.
31 locals recommend
Victory Cafe
17-19 Govetts Leap RdPopular with both locals and visitors. Dine indoors and outdoors. Check out the antiques emporium on site.
Thai Silk Restaurant
124 Wentworth StYummy Thai food
Blackheath Fish Shop
222 Great Western HwyThe place to pick up your fish n chips and hamburgers.
Blackheath Kebab House
247 Great Western HwyLove their pizzas
A short picturesque drive from Tansy Cottage (about 20 minutes). Road is windy so take it easy. Enjoy their all day breakfast menu or Devonshire tea. Outdoor seating area with country views.
58 locals recommend
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong RoadA short picturesque drive from Tansy Cottage (about 20 minutes). Road is windy so take it easy. Enjoy their all day breakfast menu or Devonshire tea. Outdoor seating area with country views.
Walking
An easy grade walk starting at the car park of the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at Blackheath. Fully sealed path makes it ideal for strollers and wheelchairs. Great views of the Grose Valley from two lookouts - George Phillips and Govetts Leap. 1.8km one way
Fairfax Heritage walking track
An easy grade walk starting at the car park of the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at Blackheath. Fully sealed path makes it ideal for strollers and wheelchairs. Great views of the Grose Valley from two lookouts - George Phillips and Govetts Leap. 1.8km one way
Fun for the young ones
One of the best parks for playgrounds in the Mountains. Home to Blackheath’s red rocket. In summer you can swim at the Blackheath Swimming Pool.
16 locals recommend
Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
One of the best parks for playgrounds in the Mountains. Home to Blackheath’s red rocket. In summer you can swim at the Blackheath Swimming Pool.
Fun for all the family with the fully fenced playground and easy lakeside stroll along the the 600m Stanley Bignell Walk. Beautiful to picnic on the shores on a sunny day.
Wentworth Falls Lake
Fun for all the family with the fully fenced playground and easy lakeside stroll along the the 600m Stanley Bignell Walk. Beautiful to picnic on the shores on a sunny day.
Family friendly spot for a picnic with a fully fenced playground and easy lakeside walk
Wentworth Falls Lake
Family friendly spot for a picnic with a fully fenced playground and easy lakeside walk