Blue Gum Forest
Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Blue Gum Forest.
Getting there and parking
Blue Gum Forest is in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National park. Located in the Grose Valley, Blue Gum Forest can only be accessed by foot. To get there:
From Perrys lookdown:
- Take the Great Western Highway to Blackheath
- Turn east into Hat Hill Road and follow the signs to Perrys lookdown
- Leave the car here and follow the challenging Perrys lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track.
Alternatively, if starting from Pierces Pass:
- From Bells Line Road, turn west into Pierces Pass Road between Mount Wilson Road and Mount Banks Road
- Follow to the end and leave the car here
- Follow Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Perrys lookdown and Pierces Pass.
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at:
- Perrys lookdown
- Govetts Leap lookout
- Pierces Pass
- Acacia Flat campground.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Blackheath area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor centre
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785 - 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877