# Black Mountain Tower

> A telecommunications tower of about 195 m on Black Mountain with viewing galleries over Canberra's planned layout, Lake Burley Griffin and the ranges beyond.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-black-mountain-tower/

A telecommunications tower of about 195 m on Black Mountain with viewing galleries over Canberra's planned layout, Lake Burley Griffin and the ranges beyond. Clear mornings give the best visibility.

- **Nearest town:** Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -35.2755, 149.0985

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Canberra and the Snowy Mountains](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-canberra-and-snowy-mountains/)

## Nearby

- [Parliament House, Canberra](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-parliament-house-canberra/) – 4 km
- [Australian War Memorial](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-australian-war-memorial/) – 5 km
- [Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tidbinbilla-nature-reserve/) – 28 km
- [Yarrangobilly Caves and thermal pool](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-yarrangobilly-caves/) – 76 km

## FAQs

### Where is Black Mountain Tower?

Black Mountain Tower is in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, at GPS -35.2755, 149.0985.

### Which road trips pass Black Mountain Tower?

Black Mountain Tower is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Canberra and the Snowy Mountains.

### What is there to see near Black Mountain Tower?

Places worth a stop nearby: Parliament House, Canberra (4 km), Australian War Memorial (5 km), Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (28 km) and Yarrangobilly Caves and thermal pool (76 km).

### When is the best time to visit Black Mountain Tower?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)