Black Mountain, Canberra

Name: Black Mountain
Address: Canberra, Australia

#115 among attractions in Canberra

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Black Mountain, also known as Galambary to the Ngunnawal people, is a small mountain with an elevation of 812 metres AHD that is situated to the west of the Canberra central business district on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in the Australian Capital Territory of Australia. Black Mountain is protected from development by the Canberra Nature Park and is predominantly covered in native bushland and is a haven to native wildlife. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1820Elevation: 2664 ftProminence: 840 ftCoordinates: 35°16'0"S, 149°6'0"E

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Day trips

Black Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telstra Tower, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra Stadium, Manning Clark House.

0.5 miS
195m-tall telecommunications tower
Telstra Tower, Canberra
13 min walk • The Telstra Tower, piercing the sky above the nation's capital, is an iconic landmark in Canberra, Australia. This telecommunications tower, rising to a height of 195 meters, commands a dominating presence in the city’s skyline.
0.9 miSE
Scenic botanical park with walking paths
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, the Australian National Botanic Gardens offer a serene escape to nature enthusiasts and plant lovers alike. This lush sanctuary is not just a park but a living collection, showcasing the rich diversity of Australian flora.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Canberra Stadium, Canberra
30 min walk • Canberra Stadium, also known as GIO Stadium due to sponsorship rights, stands as a testament to Australia's sporting culture, nestled within the nation's capital, Canberra. This premier sports venue is a hub for rugby league, rugby union, and football (soccer)...
1.4 miSE
Theater
Manning Clark House, Canberra
36 min walk • The Manning Clark House, designed by Australian architect, Robin Boyd in 1952, is a house located at 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest, a suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.
1.6 miSE
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
42 min walk • The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of film, television, sound, radio...
1.3 miSE
Street
Gungahlin Drive Extension, Canberra
35 min walk • Gungahlin Drive Extension is a freeway grade road, located in the Belconnen district of Canberra, Australia. It is 8.3 kilometres long and extended the previously existing Gungahlin Drive from the Barton Highway in the district of Gungahlin to the Glenloch Interchange to connect...
1.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Australian National University, Canberra
36 min walk • The Australian National University is a public research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.
1.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
ANU Health Center, Canberra
38 min walk • The Australian National University Classics Museum is a small museum in Canberra. It was established at the Australian National University in 1962 as a teaching aid to help students in the Canberra region learn about the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
1.6 miSE
Museum
Australian Institute of Anatomy, Canberra
42 min walk • The Australian Institute of Anatomy was a natural history museum and medical research institute that was founded in 1931 and disbanded in 1985.
1.4 miSE
Library
Australian National University Library, Canberra
35 min walk • The Australian National University Library is part of the Australian National University in Canberra, one of the world's major research universities.
1.6 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Art of Sound, Canberra
42 min walk • The Art of Sound is an exhibition which was developed in 2013 by the National Film and Sound Archive in collaboration with art galleries in Australia to explore the use of sound in the visual arts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Mountain?

Nearby attractions include Telstra Tower, Canberra (13 min walk), Barry Drive, Canberra (16 min walk), Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra (23 min walk).