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Telstra Tower – Black Mountain Summit loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Telstra Tower – Black Mountain Summit loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Telstra Tower – Black Mountain Summit loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

02:09

6.74km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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After 7 m for 188 m

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After 6.57 km for 172 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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123 m

Australian National Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Natural

1.46 km

View of Lake Burley Griffin from Australian National Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great viewing platform in the bushland precinct of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, looking over Lake Burley Griffin towards the Parliamentary Triangle.

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3.26 km

Telstra Tower

Highlight • Monument

If you can stomach the entrance fee, the views form the top are just spectacular. They also have markings up there to tell you what you can see such as mountains etc...

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3.45 km

Black Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

At around 812 metres above sea level, the summit of Black Mountain opens up to wide views across Canberra, including Lake Burley Griffin and the surrounding hills. The area is …

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4.21 km

View of Lake Burley Griffin from Black Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

A disused lookout and picnic area on Black Mountain. It still has parking and picnic tables, but I couldn't see any rubbish bins.

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.68 km

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

505 m

420 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Telstra Tower – Black Mountain Summit loop from Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australian National Botanic Gardens

View of Lake Burley Griffin from Australian National Botanic Gardens

Telstra Tower

Black Mountain Summit

View of Lake Burley Griffin from Black Mountain

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