bushwalking
Blackheath has a wide variety of different walking tracks and places to go to and experience. Try the Grand Canyon walk on Evans Lookout Rd.As its name suggests it is magnificent,diverse walk.Just Beautiful.Then go to the Bush Rock Cafe open Friday -Sunday 9AM-4PM enjoy lunch or a treat.02 47877111
At the end of Hat Hill road there are several lookouts and tracks that have nice views one of them is a hill called Hat Hill and is how the road got its name. For free maps, information, and general local knowledge, call into The Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at the end of Govett's Leap Road, just before Govett's Leap Lookout about 2km from the highway. Open 7 days, 9AM-4.30PM 024787 8877.
swimming
Blackheath's newly refurbished swimming pools include a 25m pool, toddler pool and free-form pool. Open daily 25/11/06 to 1/4/07 closed Christmas Day. Check opening hours as they vary, but are approx Mon,Tue,Thur 6AM-9AM and 3PM-7.30PM; Wed,Fri 3PM-7.30PM; Sat,Sun,& School Holidays 10AM-7.30PM.Admission - Adults:$4.20, Child/Concession:$2.60, Family:$12, Under 4:Free.Located in the beautiful Memorial Park, just opposite the Caravan Park.Prince Edward Street, Blackheath. +61 2 47878018 or +61 2 47821748. (http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.a...)