Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
Getting there and parking
Blue Mountains Heritage Centre is in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park.
To get there from Sydney:
- Turn right off Great Western Highway, at Blackheath traffic lights, into Govetts Leap Road.
- Drive for 2.5km. After passing through the park entrance, take the second exit from the roundabout.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, including several designated disabled spots. Bus parking is available. Coach parking is available for groups.
By public transport
The visitor centre is around 3km from Blackheath train station. It's a 30min walk via Govetts Leap Road, or take bus 698 to the visitor centre. Visit transportnsw.info for timetables.
Facilities
Picnic facilities are located at nearby Govetts Leap lookout.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Carpark
Drinking water
Tap water and bottled water for sale in visitor centre
Wireless internet
- Wireless internet (free)
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- This area is fully wheelchair-accessible
- There’s a ramp from the carpark to the centre
- The centre’s toilets have been specially designed for wheelchair access
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