Blue Mountains Heritage Centre

Visit Blue Mountains Heritage Centre to get expert advice on walking tracks, Aboriginal heritage, plants and animals and activities. 9am to 4pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day. Located near Blackheath, the Heritage Centre can help you discover all you need to know about the activities and history that make Blue Mountains National Park one of Australia’s most popular and famous destinations. Perfect for groups and completely wheelchair-accessible, the Heritage Centre hosts the permanent 'Outside In' exhibition, as well as rotating exhibitions by local artists every 3 months. Learn about local Aboriginal culture, plants and animals and the fantastic walking tracks around the stunning Grose Valley. For a unique virtual reality experience, pop on the goggles and travel through the hidden valley of the Wollemi pines. The cost is $10 for 15 minutes. A great pit stop on a family day trip, Fairfax Heritage walking track starts here and leads to the picnic area and scenic views of nearby Govetts Leap lookout. The more adventurous will also find detailed guides and maps for long walks to remote areas such as Acacia Flat campground. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/blue-mountains-heritage-centre