Govetts Leap Falls, Blackheath

Name: Govetts Leap Falls
Address: Blackheath, Australia

#1 among attractions in Blackheath

Waterfall

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Govetts Leap Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder, is nestled in the serene town of Blackheath in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains of Australia. This majestic waterfall is renowned for plunging over a sandstone cliff into a lush, prehistoric valley below. With a height of approximately 180 meters, Govetts Leap is one of the tallest waterfalls in the region and offers a spectacular display of nature's grandeur.

Visitors to Govetts Leap Falls can easily access the viewpoint from the Govetts Leap Lookout, which provides panoramic views of the Grose Valley and the mesmerizing waterfall itself. The lookout is well-signposted and only a short walk from the car park, making it a convenient stop for those exploring the Blue Mountains.

The area around Govetts Leap Falls is rich in walking trails, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. One popular track is the Cliff Top walking track, which offers stunning views of the falls and the surrounding landscapes. More adventurous tourists can embark on longer hikes that delve deeper into the valley, where the lush rainforest and abundant wildlife create an immersive nature experience.

Coordinates: 33°37'55"S, 150°18'48"E

Address

Blackheath Australia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Blackheath

Day trips

Govetts Leap Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weatherboard Inn archaelological site, Evans Lookout, Mount Banks, Blue Mountains walking tracks.

6.3 miSE
Park
Weatherboard Inn archaelological site, Leura
160 min walk • The Weatherboard Inn archaeological site is a heritage-listed former grazing ground, military post, staging inn and road building depot and now public park located at 1-15 Matcham Avenue, Wentworth Falls, City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park
33 min walk • Evans Lookout is a lookout in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Overlooking the sandstone cliffs of the Grose River Valley, the lookout is also an access point for pedestrian access to the valley floor.
4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Banks, Blue Mountains National Park
115 min walk • Mount Banks, a mountain within the Explorers Range of the Blue Mountains Range that is a spur off the Great Dividing Range, is located within the Blue Mountains National Park, approximately 100 kilometres west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.
2.4 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Blue Mountains walking tracks, Blackheath
62 min walk • The Blue Mountains walking tracks are heritage-listed picnic areas, walking tracks and rest areas located in the Blue Mountains National Park, in the City of Blue Mountains local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1880.
3 miNE
Trail, Park
Perrys Lookdown, Blue Mountains National Park
76 min walk • Perry's Lookdown is situated on the edge of the Grose Valley in the Blue Mountains, Australia. It is believed to have been named by Frederick Eccleston Du Faur after either Samuel Augustus Perry or a local innkeeper. Free campsites are adjacent to the car park.
2.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Mermaids Cave
59 min walk • Mermaids Cave is an undercut sandstone cave located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It was named in 1882 and was also known as Mermaid's Glen. It is accessible by a short walking trail from the Megalong Valley road. A scene from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was filmed there.
5.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Hay, Blue Mountains National Park
144 min walk • Mount Hay, a mountain that is part of the Mt Hay Range of the Blue Mountains Range which is a spur off the Great Dividing Range, is located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia.
5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Explorers tree, Sydney
131 min walk • The Explorers Tree was a Blue Mountains ash tree formerly located at Explorers Hill, about 2 km north-west of Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia.
4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grose Valley, Blue Mountains National Park
114 min walk • The Grose Valley is a rugged valley in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. It has been formed by the Grose River, the headwaters of which are in the Mount Victoria area.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Piddington
109 min walk • Mount Piddington Aboriginal: Wirindi, a mountain in the Explorer Range of the Blue Mountains region, is located south of the village of Mount Victoria in New South Wales, Australia.
1.6 miW
Library
Blackheath Library, Blackheath
42 min walk • The Blue Mountains Library is a network of six branch libraries located within the City of Blue Mountains Council administrative area.