Everything Else
Blackheath has market days the 1st & 2nd Sunday of every month. Both are worth making a special trip for. They attract local growers and many others. Not too crowded, but have a great local atmosphere
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Blackheath
Blackheath has market days the 1st & 2nd Sunday of every month. Both are worth making a special trip for. They attract local growers and many others. Not too crowded, but have a great local atmosphere
Most of our guests arrive by car, occasionally by bicycle, and a few by train which takes around 2 hours from Sydney.
The station is a $15 taxi ride from the cottage. There's usually a taxi waiting.
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Blackheath Station
Most of our guests arrive by car, occasionally by bicycle, and a few by train which takes around 2 hours from Sydney.
The station is a $15 taxi ride from the cottage. There's usually a taxi waiting.
Sightseeing
Pulpit Rock lookout and bushwalk is a 20 minute walk away. You can expect fantastic views over much of the Grose Valley. See some of our photos .
Pulpit Rock Walk
Pulpit Rock lookout and bushwalk is a 20 minute walk away. You can expect fantastic views over much of the Grose Valley. See some of our photos .
Hat Hill is a short bushwalk that takes you to the top of Hat Hill. It offers 360 degree views from Mount Banks, the Grose Valley and on a clear day even as far as Sydney!
Hat Hill
Hat Hill is a short bushwalk that takes you to the top of Hat Hill. It offers 360 degree views from Mount Banks, the Grose Valley and on a clear day even as far as Sydney!
The Grand Canyon is a historic walk that wends its way though a deep and dark canyon. The walk takes around three hours, but you can cut it shorter. Take your camera - it's a great experience.
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I-Grand Canyon Walking Track
Evans Lookout RoadThe Grand Canyon is a historic walk that wends its way though a deep and dark canyon. The walk takes around three hours, but you can cut it shorter. Take your camera - it's a great experience.
Another popular bushwalk close by - our guests love the sunrise photo opportunities.
Also Wind Eroded Cave is just a few minutes away - it's best to visit them both together.
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Anvil Rock Lookout
Anvil Rock TrackAnother popular bushwalk close by - our guests love the sunrise photo opportunities.
Also Wind Eroded Cave is just a few minutes away - it's best to visit them both together.
This is the lookout that is most easily accessible by car - you get to see the spectacular Grose River and Valley from the car park.
The NPWS visitor centre is also located there.
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Ukubuka kwase Govetts Leap
This is the lookout that is most easily accessible by car - you get to see the spectacular Grose River and Valley from the car park.
The NPWS visitor centre is also located there.
A longer day walk is down into the Grose Valley to visit the magnificent Blue Gum Forest. Hat Hill Cottage is probably the best possible place to start your trip.
Blue Gum Forest
A longer day walk is down into the Grose Valley to visit the magnificent Blue Gum Forest. Hat Hill Cottage is probably the best possible place to start your trip.
Food Scene
This is one of the best coffee shops in the Blue Mountains - a big breakfast, just a coffee, lunch or anything else - they will be happy to serve it up.
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Wattle Cafe
240 Great Western HwyThis is one of the best coffee shops in the Blue Mountains - a big breakfast, just a coffee, lunch or anything else - they will be happy to serve it up.
There are two takeaway pizza places in Blackheath - we think Pizza Delish just wins - friendly staff, great selection... arrive a couple of minutes before they say - they under promise & over deliver!
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Pizza Delish
123 Station StThere are two takeaway pizza places in Blackheath - we think Pizza Delish just wins - friendly staff, great selection... arrive a couple of minutes before they say - they under promise & over deliver!
Great mid/high range restaurant. You may need to book well in advance.
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Escarpment
246 Great Western HwyGreat mid/high range restaurant. You may need to book well in advance.
Great high end restaurant. You'll definitely need to book well in advance. And check what nights they are open.
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Ashcrofts Bistro
18 Govetts Leap RoadGreat high end restaurant. You'll definitely need to book well in advance. And check what nights they are open.
Usually busy, so book in advance. They have good wholesome food and a good price. Has a bar atmosphere.
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Vesta Blackheath
33 Govetts Leap RoadUsually busy, so book in advance. They have good wholesome food and a good price. Has a bar atmosphere.
Anonymous serves great coffee as well as big breakfasts - you are spoilt for choice.
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Anonymous Cafe
237-238 Great Western HwyAnonymous serves great coffee as well as big breakfasts - you are spoilt for choice.
The Victory Cafe is always good for a coffee - inside or out. And the back part of the cafe has a huge space full of stalls for endless browsing.
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Victory Cafe
17-19 Govetts Leap RdThe Victory Cafe is always good for a coffee - inside or out. And the back part of the cafe has a huge space full of stalls for endless browsing.
The village has two Thai restaurants - both excellent.
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Thai Silk Restaurant
124 Wentworth StThe village has two Thai restaurants - both excellent.
Le Siam Thai Restaurant
56 Govetts Leap RdThe village has two Thai restaurants - both excellent.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blackheath has two pubs - the Gardeners and the Ivanhoe - both serve meals and have a great mountains atmosphere.
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Gardners Inn Hotel
255 Great Western HwyBlackheath has two pubs - the Gardeners and the Ivanhoe - both serve meals and have a great mountains atmosphere.
Blackheath has two pubs - the Ivanhoe and the Gardeners - both serve meals and have a great mountains atmosphere.
Great Western Hwy at Govetts Leap Rd station
Blackheath has two pubs - the Ivanhoe and the Gardeners - both serve meals and have a great mountains atmosphere.
Shopping
A beautiful homewares Mountain store with unique pieces....a must for the shoppers!
A feast for the eyes in every corner of the store, and a surprise snug serving great Coffee.
Cabin & Co
8 Govetts Leap RdA beautiful homewares Mountain store with unique pieces....a must for the shoppers!
A feast for the eyes in every corner of the store, and a surprise snug serving great Coffee.
Arts & Culture
They stock new releases and have a secondhand section in the back, covering all book bases. The helpful and friendly staff are happy to let you browse for hours.
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Gleebooks at Blackheath
They stock new releases and have a secondhand section in the back, covering all book bases. The helpful and friendly staff are happy to let you browse for hours.