Govetts Leap Lookout
Govetts Leap Lookout
New South Wales
At a Glance
About Govetts Leap Lookout
Govetts Leap is the highest waterfall in the Blue Mountains, with Govetts Leap Falls (also known as Bridal Veil Falls) dropping 180 m into the Grose Valley from a spectacular clifftop lookout near Blackheath. The lookout offers the most expansive canyon views in the Blue Mountains, including sweeping panoramas of the Grose River Wilderness. The Grand Canyon Track (6 km loop) begins nearby and descends through a narrow sandstone canyon with waterfalls and fern grottoes.
Govetts Leap Lookout Safety & Warnings
["Grand Canyon Track is challenging — allow 4 hours","Slippery in wet conditions","Grand Canyon can flood after heavy rain"]
Getting to Govetts Leap Lookout
Drive to Blackheath (110 km west of Sydney via Great Western Highway), then follow Evans Lookout Road 3.5 km. Train to Blackheath station then 3 km walk/drive.
Govetts Leap Lookout Highlights
Activities at Govetts Leap Lookout
History of Govetts Leap Lookout
Govetts Leap is named after a convict who allegedly leapt from the cliff to escape capture in the early colonial period, though historical records of this incident are unclear. The site became a popular tourist destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as the Blue Mountains were developed for tourism. The lookout and surrounding walking tracks were established to provide safe access to one of the region's most dramatic viewpoints. Today it remains one of the Blue Mountains' most visited natural attractions.
Tips for visiting Govetts Leap Lookout
Govetts Leap is less crowded than Echo Point but equally spectacular. Combine with Evans Lookout and the Pulpit Rock track for a full day in the Blackheath area.