Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)
Black Mountain, also known as Galambary to the Ngunnawal people, is a small mountain with an elevation of 812 metres (2,664 ft) 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.
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Galambary | |
Black Mountain and Telstra Tower as seen from across Lake Burley Griffin. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 812 m (2,664 ft) |
| Prominence | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°16′S 149°06′E |
| Geography | |
Black Mountain Location in the ACT | |
| Location | Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Silurian |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1820 |
| Easiest route | Hike or drive |
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