Best things to do in Blackheath

Situated within the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park, Wentworth Falls Lookout is the largest waterfall in the region, featuring two drops. The waterfall is near several aboriginal sites estimated at being around 20,000 years old. A lake formed by the cascading waterfall is a popular picnic spot, located just a short walk from the nearby village. You can swim or join the Darwin's Walk tour, named after Charles Darwin, who visited and researched the area. Be prepared for a lot of steps on the various walks offered, which can take you to the waterfall or to the nearby viewing platform. These steep trails are meant for all fitness levels, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

A day trip to Echo Point Lookout is the ideal chance to enjoy great views of Three Sisters and the valley. The lookout is the gateway to a number of walks and popular nature experiences. Some walks will take you to other scenic lookouts. All provide loads of chances to appreciate the area from below the cliffs or right from the cliff edges.

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Dated to 340 million years, Jenolan Caves represent the oldest known cave system on Earth. The site's main attractions are ten caves filled with ancient limestone formations. You can drop by for a short tour, lasting only a couple of hours and visiting only one cave, or arrange to stay for an entire week and explore all ten caves currently open to the public. A variety of educational and inexpensive family-oriented tours are available on a daily basis.  Frequent underground concerts by Australia's notable performers are held in several caves. You can also choose to undertake a series of nature walks through the rugged mountain bush, all of which are clearly marked and free of charge.

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.

While visiting the Blue Mountains, be sure to snap a few photos of The Three Sisters. Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo--erosion-formed rock tower--stand at 922 m (3,024 ft), 918 m (3,011 ft), and 906 m (2,972 ft) above sea level, respectively. You can reach this geological spectacle by climbing 800 steel and stone steps from Echo Point to a wide viewing platform.