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Govetts Leap

Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Blackheath
Type: Lookouts
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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Love this place always have, really enjoy the walk from Govetts leap to Evans lookout, it is a great 6km return walk along the top of the cliff. There a quite a few stairs, but a really lovely walk looking into the Grose Valley along the way... Great part of a day :-)

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Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Stunning views down Grose Valley, but SO MANY PEOPLE! A little bit of map reading found almost as good views but without the crowds. (I'm keeping them to myself!) Excellent Information Centre and shop with knowledgeable and helpful staff.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Goverts leap has sensational views over the grose valley. It is a quieter alternative to echo point area at katoomba with slightly less numbers of tourists. There are some beautiful walks from here along the escarpment and down into the valley below. You can cHeck at the information centre for further information. Percy's lookdown is a little further along and... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

sensational! rivals Echo Point and has gorgeous, short bushwalks in the vicinity :-) Cannot wait to come back!

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Just too spectacular for words. A short drive from our accomodation with easy access and good parking.

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Blue Mountains, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

On a crystal clear day you can see for miles. Govetts Leap is a lookout area and a starting point for bushwalks. From the lookout you have a magnificent view across the Grose Valley and of Govetts Leap Falls which plunge about 182 metres to the valley floor. There is ample parking, a picnic area and toilets.some You can also... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

A real alternative to the over visited Katoomba with a fantastic diorama of rock faces. Evans Lookout is even better!

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Newcastle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This has to be one of the best sights in the Blue Mountains. A definite must on a trip to the Blue Mountains. Also not as busy as the other sights.The views are absolutely stunning and everytime the light changes the views are different especially with the sun going down. We were very sorry that we did not have enough... More

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Westport, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

what a brillaint place to stop and admire the view, it is well worth going to a few times because the view changes with the light, staff at the visitrs centre are helpful

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Port Stephens, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

This is a must for any trip to the Blue Mountains, the views are amazing! There didn't seem to be as many people here either compared to the other lookouts along the highway too so it's a bonus! Plenty of parking too!

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