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Telstra Tower

Black Mountain Tower

This functional communications tower rises 195 m above the summit of Black Mountain, providing 360-degree views of Canberra and the countryside around it from a viewing platform 60 m up the tower. It has been closed for repairs since mid-2021 and is not open to the public. It is set to reopen in December 2027.

Address: Black Mountain Dr
Website: telstra.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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