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Sight Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Govetts Leap Lookout

A sight in Blackheath, Blue Mountains, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Govetts Leap Lookout in Blackheath, Blue Mountains
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Why go

Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Blue Mountains, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Grand Canyon Track, 2.5 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Blackheath
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Blue Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Grand Canyon Track

    6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.

    Outdoors · 2.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hydro Majestic Hotel

    Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.

    Food · 6.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    The Carrington Hotel

    Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.

    Drinks · 9.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Leura Gourmet

    Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.

    Food · 9.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Leura Mall

    Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.

    Shopping · 9.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Scenic World

    Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.

    Activity · 11 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Govetts Leap Lookout is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Blue Mountains run from 9°C in July to 27°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Govetts Leap Lookout itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Blue Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blue Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Govetts Leap Lookout, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Cliff Top Track, Blue Mountains National Park NSW 2787, Australia
Coordinates
-33.62801, 150.31151
Destination
Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Govetts Leap Lookout: quick answers

How much time do you need at Govetts Leap Lookout?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Govetts Leap Lookout. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Govetts Leap Lookout?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Govetts Leap Lookout free?

Yes, we list Govetts Leap Lookout as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Govetts Leap Lookout?

Govetts Leap Lookout is at Cliff Top Track, Blue Mountains National Park NSW 2787, Australia, in Blackheath. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Govetts Leap Lookout?

Govetts Leap Lookout appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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