Destinations > Black Mountain NP

Getting There
Black Mountain National Park is located 21km from Cooktown, in North Queensland. The park lies within the boundaries of the Wet Tropics of North Queensland World Heritage Area. The park is famous for the unusually dark granite formations that give the park its name. The granite is dark due to the presence of algaes that thrive in the humid conditions.

Staying There
There is limited camping within the boundaries of the park, but it is all fairly rough bush camping with little in the way of amenities. Cooktown is well set up to deal with tourists and long-term visitors, as it is ideally situated near the base of Cape York. There are several hotels and motels within the city, and it's a fairly easy drive to the park from town.

Things To Do
Black Mountain National Park is well known for it's stunning walking tracks, and interesting geological features. There is a wealth of wildlife in the region, not all of which is friendly, so it would be a good idea to come prepared for nasty surprises. Climbing the mountain itself is not recommended for anyone who is not a very experienced climber - there are several stories of people simply disappearing in the area, which isn't hard to imagine once you've examined the make-up of the mountain. The large boulders are surrounded by gaps and drop-offs - losing your footing could result in some pretty severe injuries.

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Around & About
Cooktown is a tourism hotspot in north Queensland, and is recognised as the gateway to several key tourism and 4WDing areas. Other favourite past times in the area include fantastic fishing opportunities up and down the coastal region.

Important Numbers
Ranger 07 4098 2188
Cooktown Caravan Park 07 4069 5536
Milkwood Lodge 07 4069 5007

Recommended Maps
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