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Black Mountain

Views from the bush walk
Fern Gully, Black Mountain
Views from the bush walk
Fern Gully, Black Mountain

Overview

Discover fantastic views appearing through the trees as you walk around the marked walking trails on Black Mountain.

Black Mountain is the most diverse of Canberra’s nature parks.

It houses 100 species of birds, 500 species of plants and 5000 species of insects.

The wildflowers in Spring and early Summer are beautiful.

You may even surprise reptiles sunning themselves on the path.

off Black Mt Summit Road and Rani Road, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 96 reviews

“What no money here”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by warren r

What a disappointing place still , closed still, no real views, no maintainence , no money even in Canberra for this iconic lookout

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“How disappointing ”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by Justin C

Disappointing that this iconic local attraction has been let go so badly. The view from the main viewing platform is completely obscured by trees that should be trimmed, the car park is littered...

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“Great Views but Canberra is not looking after this Icon”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by car0leb66

The top of Black Mountain has amazing views over Canberra and there are some beautiful walks from around the carpark. Sad that the Telecom Tower is closed while the powers that be are deciding what...

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