Blackheath

Lifestyle

Looking for a tree change? A blissful retreat where you can escape the heat and the hectic pace of city living? What about the idea of knowing your neighbour by name and a community that welcomes you with open arms?

Then look no further than the picturesque mountain village of Blackheath.

Perched near the top of the Blue Mountains, this stunning area is like something out of a Scottish postcard. Magical morning mists, crisp cool weather, and some of the most amazing mountain scenery in Australia. You’ll literally think you’ve been whisked away to the Isle of Sky.

Unlike Sydney city, about two hours away, winters here are transformed into a white wonderland with pretty blankets of snowfall and temperatures that call for a crackling open fire and toasty marshmallows.

Along the Great Western Highway are a delightful display of cafes, bakeries and fine dining restaurants all offering a delicious array of eats, a handful of grand old pubs and elegant wine bars serve up refreshments, and a host of lovely art galleries, antique and book stores with plenty of curios to keep you intrigued for hours.

Blackheath centre has a great little shopping centre providing everything the family needs. Most kids attend the local primary school, or travel to nearby towns to attend high school.

Nature lovers can get the adrenaline pumping with an afternoon of horse riding, rock climbing and hang gliding or slow down the pace slightly with some relaxing bushwalking.

Weekdays are slow and naturally weekends attract the Blue Mountain visitors. But if you love the quieter pace of small town living surrounded by a stunning landscape and a friendly place for small children then it is great.

People

Families with young children love the country town feel of Blackheath. Here you can raise your kids, have every pet you ever dreamed of, or retire peacefully in picturesque surrounds with a friendly neighbourhood you can regard as family.

Homes

Aside from the tourist accommodation that includes everything from guest Houses to motels, to romantic retreats, you have a gorgeous selection of family-sized homes to choose from in Blackheath.

Substantial modern homes with numerous bedrooms, heritage mansions which have been superbly restored and gorgeous cottages that put fairy tales to shame are all on offer.

Blackheath makes finding your dream home easy, and there’s also a great selection of fixer-uppers needing a little TLC too.

Transport

+ Blackheath railway station is located on the Blue Mountains Line.
+ The Great Western Highway is the main road access route, through the town's main business district. To the northwest of Blackheath, at Mount Victoria, the Darling Causeway connects the Great Western Highway to the Bells Line of Road at Bell.

Schools

+ Blackheath Public School provides a secure and happy learning environment in which our students are able to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, understandings and values for a productive and rewarding life in an educated, just and open society.
+ Mountains Christian College is a non-denominational Day School, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12

Shopping/Restaurants

+ Blackheath has a busy shopping centre that provides everything you might need - cafes, restaurants and hotels as well as art galleries, antique & collectable shops and book shops
+ Situated between Blackheath and Katoomba is Medlow Bath the home of the renown Hydro Majestic Hotel that sits on the edge of the escarpment looking down into the beautiful Megalong Valley. As well as The Hydro, Medlow Bath has other fine accommodation and dining facilities

Recreational Facilities

+ Blackheath is mindful of a beautiful Scottish village. Some of the most awe-inspiring scenery and the best walking tracks in the Blue Mountains are to be found near this pretty village.
+ The surrounding Megalong Valley and Centennial Glen offer a choice of Horse Riding and other adventure activities such as rock climbing bushwalking and hang gliding
+ On a weekend each November, Blackheath has the Rhododendron Festival. Starting with the Rhododendron Festival Street Parade and entertainment throughout the weekend
+ Other beautiful vistas and famous walking tracks are ten minutes away in either direction: Three Sisters, Echo Point, The Giant Stairway, Narrow Neck, Scenic World and the Jamison Valley. Mount Victoria a heritage listed village with Victoria Falls Lookout, Mt York Promontory, Sunset Rock and Mount Piddington Lookouts.