Telstra Tower
| Telstra Tower | |
|---|---|
 Telstra Tower in 2018 | |
Interactive map of the Telstra Tower area | |
Alternative names | Black Mountain Tower, Telecom Tower |
General information | |
| Type | Observation and communications tower |
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°16′32″S 149°05′52″E / 35.2756°S 149.0978°E |
Construction started | October 1972 |
Completed | 1977 |
| Opening | 15 May 1980 |
| Cost | A$16.3 million (1980) A$88.2 million (2025, adjusted for inflation) |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 195.2 m (640 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Richard Ure and the Commonwealth Department of Works |
| Main contractor | Concrete Constructions |
Telstra Tower (also known as Black Mountain Tower and formerly Telecom Tower) is a telecommunications tower and lookout that is situated above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city of Canberra. It is named after Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra. Rising 195.2 metres (640 ft) above the mountain summit, it is the tallest structure in Canberra and a landmark of the city. The tower offers panoramic views of Canberra and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck and two outdoor viewing platforms.
In 2021, the tower was closed to the public. The ABC reported in 2023 that the tower was set to reopen in 2025 with a makeover celebrating Ngunnawal culture. The tower is currently set to reopen in December 2027.