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Govetts Leap

Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Blackheath
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Lookouts
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Blackheath is a small town with great shops, cafes and ample parking. We go there and the Blue Mts. for the fresh air, scenery, and the people. More

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Christchurch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Amazing views across the a very impressive valley, a must visit in the Blue Mts! More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Not being a local, it was great that it was easy to find this Lookout. We had a big day already and were not in the mood for a giant walk but the beauty of Govett's is that it is a very short walk from the car to the lookout, and if you are more energetic there are clearly labelled... More

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Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

I just have to visit this regularly and always take visiting friends there - any excuse to sit and take in the view for a while. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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Less crowded then other lookouts but still as incredible! Go at sunset or sunrise. More

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Wamberal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

One of the stunning sights of Australia. I wonder every time I see it how the original explorers felt as they traversed the Blue Mountains. I am sure they wondered if they would ever end and I wonder if they appreciated the beauty as we do or all they saw was the hard work of crossing the mountains. More

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

There are even better views if you make the effort to go down to some of the viewing platforms about 20 metres below the car park. Any bus parties will stop at the top and you can enjoy the stunning views of the falls in solitude More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Govett's Leap is a cliff edge viewpoint in the Blue mountains that has a great view of Govett's creek as it becomes a waterfall over the sheer cliff. There has been alot of rain recently and the cliffs are lush with ferns. The viewpoint is fenced and has toilet and picnic facilities. There is some parking but can be crowded... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Gorgeous views of the valley & cliffs with the blue haze of the Blue Mountains. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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Set in the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park , the lookout Govett's Leap at Blackheath provides amazing views out over the sandstone escarpments of the Grose Valley. A definite WOW! If you are fit and keen there is a walk down the cliff face to the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls (but remember you've got to walk back up!... More

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