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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  New South Wales  /  Blue Mountains  /  Blackheath  /  Govetts Leap

Govetts Leap, Blackheath

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For spectacular views of Bridal Veil Falls and the Blue Mountains, check out the lookout at Govetts Leap. You can choose from trails of varying difficulty to reach the point, so find one that suits your level of fitness, available time, and desire for a challenge. Watch the cliffs change color before your eyes from bright orange, to red ochre, to purple, to gold. Take in the beauty of the valleys, immense cliff faces, and great canyon. The path starting at Evans Lookout takes you into the valley. See Govetts Leap and all Blackheath has to offer by arranging your trip with our Blackheath trip planner.
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Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Blue Mountains Tour with Bush Walks and Featherdale Wildlife Park
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Govetts Leap reviews

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  • By ourlittlefambam
    Such a gorgeous place and a lovely spot down the bottom at the waterfall to cool off for a swim and have lunch. Water is beautiful and clear. Rocks are a bit slippery around the edge but you’d expect....  more
    Such a gorgeous place and a lovely spot down the bottom at the waterfall to cool off for a swim and have lunch. Water is beautiful and clear. Rocks are a bit slippery around the edge but you’d expect....  more »
  • By GillO190
    This must be one of the best views over the Blue Mountains and we were lucky enough to catch it on a bright sunny day. Stunning views, close to car park but worth walking down the steps a little if.....  more
    This must be one of the best views over the Blue Mountains and we were lucky enough to catch it on a bright sunny day. Stunning views, close to car park but worth walking down the steps a little if.....  more »
  • By 993anitat
    We were staying in Blackheath so I decided to go to Govett’s Leap Lookout to watch the sun rise. There were quite a few people watching the sunrise. Such an awesome spot to see the sunrise up through....  more
    We were staying in Blackheath so I decided to go to Govett’s Leap Lookout to watch the sun rise. There were quite a few people watching the sunrise. Such an awesome spot to see the sunrise up through....  more »
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