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Views from the bush walk
Fern Gully, Black Mountain

Black Mountain

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 tracks on Black Mountain.

Black Mountain is the most diverse of Canberra's nature parks. It is home to 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 97 reviews

“What a dump”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Tony G

What a run down hovel of a place. Trees have overgrown the lookouts. Everything closest and not loved. Toilet paper everywhere. Even found a used condom (size small) and a bottle of lube on the...

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“Poor experience at Black Mountain”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 6mos ago by Shane G

What a depressing, dilapidated place. No love here. The walking trails would be great but it appears that no care is being taken with this iconic landmark. I can see there are notices online...

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“What no money here”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr 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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