- Name: Blackheath Visitor Information Centre
- Address: Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
(Located at the entrance to the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre / NPWS precinct) - Phone: (02) 4787 8877 (NPWS Heritage Centre line)
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, 7 days
- Type: Visitor Information Centre + National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) Centre
- LGA: Blue Mountains City Council
The Blackheath VIC is co‑located with the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, making it the primary hub for Grose Valley and Upper Mountains wilderness information.
Areas the Blackheath VIC Caters For
The Blackheath VIC services the Upper Blue Mountains, with a strong focus on national parks, lookouts, and walking tracks.
1. Blackheath & Immediate Surrounds
- Blackheath village
- Govetts Leap Lookout
- Evans Lookout
- Braeside Walk
- Popes Glen
- Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
2. Grose Valley & Escarpment Region
- Grose Valley wilderness
- Grand Canyon Walk (one of Australia’s top-rated hikes)
- Pulpit Rock Lookout
- Perrys Lookdown
- Lockleys Pylon
- Horse Track & Rodriguez Pass
3. Mount Victoria & Shipley Plateau
- Mount Victoria village
- Mount York Historic Precinct
- Berghofer’s Pass
- Shipley Plateau climbing and walking areas
4. Medlow Bath & Hydro Majestic Precinct
- Medlow Bath township
- Hydro Majestic Hotel & lookouts
- Cliff-top walking routes
5. Blue Mountains National Park (Upper Section)
- All walking tracks between Wentworth Falls and Mount Victoria
- Lookouts, picnic areas, and escarpment trails
- NPWS safety and track condition updates
6. Regional Touring Connections
- Bells Line of Road (via Mount Victoria)
- Lithgow & Hartley Historic Village
- Gardens of Stone NP (western access)
Services Provided
- Accredited visitor information
- NPWS walking track advice & safety updates
- Maps, brochures & national park guides
- Bushwalking recommendations (easy to advanced)
- Local accommodation & dining suggestions
- Heritage & cultural site information
- Souvenirs, books & local products
- Accessibility and transport guidance
Summary
The Blackheath Visitor Information Centre is the primary VIC for the Upper Blue Mountains wilderness, specialising in Grose Valley, Grand Canyon Walk, Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout, and the surrounding escarpment. It supports visitors exploring Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Medlow Bath, and the Blue Mountains National Park.
It is one of the most important VICs for bushwalkers and nature‑focused visitors in NSW.