Govetts Leap lookout
Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Upgrade for Govetts Leap lookout
Construction to upgrade Govetts Leap lookout is scheduled for completion in April 2023. The carpark and lookout is closed. Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and the toilets at Govetts Leap lookout will remain open. Find out more about the improvements planned for Govetts Leap lookout.
Take in the iconic Blue Mountains views from Govetts Leap lookout, including sandstone escarpments, sheer cliff walls, the deep canyons of the Grose Valley, and tall waterfalls.
- Type
- Lookouts
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Please note
The following walks all begin at the lookout: Fairfax Heritage walking track, Govetts Leap descent, Pulpit walking track, Rodriguez Pass walking track and Cliff Top walking track.
Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you'll know why it's one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff, and if you're not mesmerised by the dancing waves of water spray you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness.
The 'ozone-laden' air of the Blue Mountains is fresh and invigorating, and was promoted as a health tonic since the early 1800s. The area is also home to a rare patch of majestic mountain blue gums which were saved by early bushwalkers for future generations. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch, and keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant king parrot and your ears open for the 'weela weela' cry of the yellow tailed black cockatoo.
If you're inspired to explore the park further, try one of the nearby walks or head to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
You can also take a virtual tour of Govetts Leap lookout captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Google Street View Trekker
Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.
Conservation program:
Bush Trackers
Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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