Black Mountain (Kalkajaka)
Cooktown, Queensland
A heap of black granite boulders rising from the bush beside the road between Cooktown and Lakeland, in Kalkajaka National Park. Enjoy it as a roadside view and photo stop; the unstable rock and hidden gaps make climbing unsafe.
- Nearest town
- Cooktown, Queensland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -15.6800, 145.2500
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Black Mountain (Kalkajaka)?
Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) is in Cooktown, Queensland, at GPS -15.6800, 145.2500.
Which road trips pass Black Mountain (Kalkajaka)?
Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cape York: Cairns to the Tip.
What is there to see near Black Mountain (Kalkajaka)?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lions Den Hotel (8 km), James Cook Museum, Cooktown (24 km), Grassy Hill Lookout (24 km) and Bloomfield Falls, Wujal Wujal (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Black Mountain (Kalkajaka)?
The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)