Telstra Tower (Black Mountain Tower)
Telstra Tower
A 195-metre telecommunications tower on Black Mountain, a landmark on the Canberra skyline. Hiking trails through the Black Mountain nature reserve surround it.
Telstra Tower opened in 1980 and stands about 195 metres tall. It once had a 360-degree observation deck and a revolving restaurant with views over the city and the lake. The tower has been closed for a long period for renovation in recent years, so check the latest opening information before you plan to climb it. Even without going up, you can enjoy the views from the summit and the trails through the Black Mountain Nature Reserve. One trail climbs from the Australian National Botanic Gardens, about 2.7 km, and the wildflowers are at their best in spring. You can drive to the summit car park, about a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
Opening hours
Summit road open all day; tower access per official announcements
Nearby sights
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Film and Sound Archive
- National Museum of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- Braddon (Lonsdale Street)
- National Library of Australia