Black Mountain Nature Reserve

Black Mountain Nature Reserve is a 451-hectare protected bushland reserve occupying Black Mountain in central Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, adjacent to Acton and the Australian National University. Part of Canberra Nature Park, it preserves dry sclerophyll forest and woodland with diverse native flora and fauna. Dominated by Black Mountain Tower at its summit, the reserve is notable for its extensive walking trails, birdwatching opportunities and panoramic views over Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain reserve with a network of marked walking trails through eucalypt woodland and open forest. The reserve surrounds Black Mountain Tower (Telstra Tower) at the summit, which offers an enclosed viewing platform over Canberra. Trails range from gentle lower slopes to steep summit tracks, with opportunities to see native birds, wallabies and wildflowers. There are car parks at the base and summit, interpretive signage, and connections to the Australian National Botanic Gardens at the eastern foot of the mountain.