Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)

Black Mountain
Galambary
Black Mountain and Telstra Tower as seen from across Lake Burley Griffin.
Highest point
Elevation	812 m (2,664 ft)[1]
Prominence	256 m (840 ft)
Coordinates	35°16′S 149°06′E / 35.267°S 149.100°E / -35.267; 149.100
Geography
Black Mountain Location in the ACT
Location	Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Geology
Volcanic arc/belt	Silurian
Climbing
First ascent	1820[2]
Easiest route	Hike or drive

Black Mountain, also known as Galambary to the Ngunnawal people,^[3][4] 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.