Coming back to life. A few empty shops but still a fair bit to see. Coffee places are good.Close to other centre town.areas. I have planned a second trip back in the next month or so. The Gold club was handy for very nice bistro food. Need a car to get around. Given I was here on a Friday and Saturday it wasn't too busy.

It's less trendy than other lower mountain destinations - less like Sydney - a greater variety of restaurants & coffee shops & book shop & antique centre Lots of easy street walks and for the fitter many bush walks More laid back and a quieter community

Blackheath is a beautiful mountains village. Walking the streets takes you past early style, nicely renovated mountain homes and beautiful gardens. There are quality cafes, restaurants and gift shops. My visit in October was lovely and warm, but not hot, and cooler overnight. The train station is convenient to the town centre.

Blackheath is on the Blue Mts train line and quite accessible but a car is of help if you wish to visit other points along the line eg Katoomba and Leura, Megalong Valley or Jenolan Caves. A car is also a necessity if you are into hiking the trails as most are not near public transport. Blackheath has a great village atmosphere - pubs, antiques, retail and more and is a more economical place to centre yourself than Katoomba or Leura. In itself it is a walkable village.

Blackheath offers a great spot for coffee on a journey elsewhere. Has few interesting shops to walk around. It is however in the heart of Blue Mountains so plenty of wonderful places to visit a short drive away. We had a Yulefest experience at The Chalet in medlow bath. Fabulous meal and a wonderful host in David. Lovely atmosphere and again old house built in 1892. Very clean and would return anytime.

Blackheath suited us as not as busy as Katoomba, Leura, for example. Plenty of accessible walks. Only tried one restaurant, so can't really comment, but some good coffee shops. Local hotel seems to be a popular venue. It is easy to get around, but bearing in mind...being in the mountains, hilly. Though main shopping area OK