{"id":12771,"date":"2021-10-29T16:53:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T05:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/?p=12771"},"modified":"2022-01-15T16:28:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T05:28:53","slug":"out-and-about-in-blackheath-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/out-and-about-in-blackheath-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Out and about in Blackheath Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Updated 15th January 2022<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this &#8220;Out &amp; About in Blackheath&#8221; were looking at 5 very different and unique places for you to enjoy and all are available close to each other. All are family-friendly and within the National Park, so no dogs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>HEADS UP: There are no shops, no toilets and no water supply so you need to carry everything in and out. Blackheath shops and toilets are only 10 minutes away.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>FIRST TWO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The starting place for the first two place to explore is\u00a0in the small carpark at the end of the tarred on Perrys Lookdown Road. Here: <a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/w3w.co\/sailors.redefined.lender?fbclid=IwAR2Ack2mx-1sntaxfUyxIFYgM0f3cNndN9LgknyU0kWFOsmCmjQcV8xKTZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/w3w.co\/sailors.redefined.lender<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Old Mans Hat ~ Hen and Chicken Rock ~ The Rooster ~ Hat Hill<\/strong> <\/span>to Aboriginal engravings, loop walk. It is the highest point on the Blackheath Plateau at an elevation 1035.17m. From the top, there are GREAT views over Govett Gorge and the Grose Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Walk up Hat Hill and enjoy the view. From there you can return the same way or walk on for about 15 minutes until you get to a right turn. Take that. It heads back to the road. Just before you get to the road you&#8217;ll see some rock formations on the right.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the faint Aboriginal engravings. Here: <a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwhat3words.com%2Fdipper.negotiates.soon%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1hIcVuchqOejyDJVopTNaGfbEbjLwkX7O5r6LNBu8QpvCwVYVuaObm_fs&amp;h=AT3hF1huNjC5SpLE6La7XHvaoXsPKt_8U0-ZZ_1B2SzwpY3n6MANpL5tOPxmE0SYJyo2JTFhb-NGn4YxtEQruO8-JuD3xCFLX3PfqjW5U8X9Ef3HU5c2F4D2c001cqMGDZ5smwgOMQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2wCOTSZfrFf19KUxRuIYXO2c4YIeRTAJADJq8uvGJQ4RnMOHIedi4vkJ1Tm70a8cZkTS2FY18vEZ0YnzjViYiFrBn9uIkEh4ww3-9wkaTe2zKuupmgJ1y2mAJmO1-MFL4V8P0AboJFgvYyKR0WjVrhkcva-F_DkRH5tB7TSzLGgilgrGLe2hylF2AvRITcwAmExT3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/what3words.com\/dipper.negotiates.soon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MORE info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/4367390766637643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/4367390766637643<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>KEY POINTS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Distance: About 2km<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Time: 1-hour return PLUS browsing time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Best time of the day: Any time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Kid-safe: Yes with supervision, but not little ones<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Dogs on-leash: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Steps: Many<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Accessible: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Heights: There are a few high spots<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Must do rating out of 10: 8.5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12773 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n.jpg\" alt=\"Hen and Chicken Blackheath\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/232262770_4367098733333513_1272115018330573436_n-660x495.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Wallace Lookout and Wallace Steam Engine, Blackheath<\/strong><\/span>. This is an easy adventure walk for the family with a bit of history thrown in.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We have prepared a DETAILED guide to get there. Click here for more photos, information, 360\u00b0 Virtual Tours and exact directions: <a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wallace-brothers-traction-steam-engine-blackheath-return-walk\/?fbclid=IwAR2tOdyBWO5j155MqNF2QDM4IJ1Np3lCcqG5D-JlE1oXHK1pbklrvotx9uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/&#8230;\/wallace-brothers-traction&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><br \/>\nKEY POINTS<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Distance: 2.4km return<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Time: 2-hour return PLUS browsing time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Best time of the day: Any time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Kid-safe: Yes with supervision<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Dogs on-leash: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Steps: None<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Accessible: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Heights: None, except for Wallace Lookout<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Must do rating out of 10: 8.5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><strong>ACCESS<\/strong>: Click the link above for access details. Incredibly, the engine lies within the bush, but you have to know where it is to find it, as there are no tracks to it. The first 900m of the track is easy and without any steps. The last 200m is a bushbash. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wallace-brothers-traction-steam-engine-blackheath-return-walk\/?fbclid=IwAR2tOdyBWO5j155MqNF2QDM4IJ1Np3lCcqG5D-JlE1oXHK1pbklrvotx9uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow the detailed guide in the weblink<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12775 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Wallace Brothers Steam Engine\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_9157-scaled-1-660x371.jpeg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>THE NEXT TWO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Continue driving down Perrys Lockdown Road to the Anvil Rock carpark, about 3km. Both spots are accessible from the same carpark.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind Eroded Cave, Blackheath.<\/strong> <\/span>This is a wonderful short walk that offers breathtaking views. Here: <a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/w3w.co\/deducted.blinds.intro?fbclid=IwAR0oqRvDNS_Ycgeq3oxnw1sm4UBTv6PVDYn7lZaIgkOLpfsSx70DJBD9Mn0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/w3w.co\/deducted.blinds.intro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>This area was hit pretty hard by the January 2020 bushfires, but it coming back and it&#8217;s well worth visit, the views are amazing. The last part of the road is dirt, but good quality.<\/p>\n<p>MORE info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/3787915944585131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/3787915944585131<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><strong>KEY POINTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Time: Allow 20 mins return PLUS browsing time for each spot<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Best time of the day: Any time<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Kid-safe: Yes with supervision, but not little ones<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Dogs on-leash: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Steps: Many to Anvil Rock, few to Wind Eroded Cave<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Accessible: No<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Heights: The lookout is high, but there are safety rails<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Must do rating out of 10: 10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">PICNIC: There is only one picnic table and there is a total fire ban within the National Park.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12777 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n.jpg\" alt=\"Anvil Rock Lookout\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144604248_3787893144587411_8762475964986998098_n-660x880.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12780 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n.jpg\" alt=\"Wind Eroded Cave\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/144281575_3787894161253976_4486439027783471475_n-660x880.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>LASTLY<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Hop back in your car and drive a short distance back until you see the sign to Perry&#8217;s Lookdown, Blackheath.<\/p>\n<p>This is a short walk that offers commanding views. There is a small unofficial lookout just before Perrys Lookdown that&#8217;s great for a picnic.<\/p>\n<p>MORE info, photos and 360\u00b0 Virtual tours: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/perrys-lookout-a-stunning-blackheath-lookout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/&#8230;\/perrys-lookout-a-stunning&#8230;\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the lookout, you\u2019ll see the imposing sandstone cliffs of Mount Banks, while the towering stand of eucalypts rising from the valley floor is the historic Blue Gum Forest, saved by bushwalkers almost a hundred years ago. While you\u2019re relishing the expansive views, look for yellow-tailed cockatoos and wedge-tailed eagles in the sky above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12781 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n.jpg\" alt=\"Perrys Lookdown\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/241415168_4431230036920382_5988588695515939918_n-660x1173.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/ask-roz-blue-mountains-concierge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7895 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Concierge-FB-POST2.png\" alt=\"Ask Roz Concierge\" width=\"940\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Concierge-FB-POST2.png 940w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Concierge-FB-POST2-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Concierge-FB-POST2-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Concierge-FB-POST2-660x281.png 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 15th January 2022 In this &#8220;Out &amp; About in Blackheath&#8221; were looking at 5 very different and unique places for you to enjoy and all are available close to each other. 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