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Govetts Leap, Blackheath

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Lookout Tourist Spot
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. Make Govetts Leap a part of your Blackheath vacation plans using our Blackheath holiday planner.
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  • A early morning visit the the govette's leap was almost going to be a disappointing visit with entire look out covered with thick layer of mist. Nothing was in view... but we were lucky that the sun d...  more »
  • Govetts Leap is well signposted off the main highway in Blackheath. It is then a short 3km drive to the car park by the lookout so hardly any walking required if you just want to admire the view. Ther...  more »
  • Govetts Leap is one of those fantastic lookouts in the Blue Mountains. Great view in 180 degrees. Can be reached easily by car and offers a number of walks to Evans lookout or the waterfalls. Absolute...  more »
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