Only 10 kms west of Katoomba, Blackheath features some of the spectacular scenery in the Blue Mountains including Evan's Lookout, Govetts Leap, the Grose Valley, Anvil Rock, Perry's Lookdown and the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys.

It is one of the few townships left in the Mountains that retain its village atmosphere and sense of community while providing the facilities required by today's busy lifestyles. Blackheath has also become the Mecca for antique and collectables shopping west of Sydney.