What can you do at Telstra Tower?

What can you do at Telstra Tower?

It is not only a landmark and one of Canberra’s most visited tourist destinations but also offers 360 degree panoramic views of Canberra and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck, two outdoor viewing platforms and Executive Briefing Centre – meeting rooms.

Who owns Black Mountain tower?

Telstra
The tower, which is owned by the telecommunication giant Telstra, rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain.

Why is it called Black Mountain Canberra?

Black Mountain was originally named Black Hill at the same time as the naming of nearby Red Hill. The original name explains why the mountain is not now known as Mount Black like nearby Mount Majura and Mount Ainslie. The early European settlers referred to the mountain formation as the Canberry Ranges.

Who owns the Telstra Tower?

Telstra Corporation
It is named after Australia’s largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corporation, which owns and operates the tower.

Why is Telstra Tower closed?

The iconic building has been shut since Saturday to allow for safety systems to be investigated and works to be undertaken, a spokesperson has advised. Telstra did not advise when it might reopen. The revolving restaurant inside the tower has been closed since 2013 and the gift shop attached is also closed.

How much does Telstra Tower cost?

The price of admission to the Telstra Tower is $17.00. However there is a better lookout in Canberra and it’s free. The cafe is not worth the effort to go and buy a drink. Small hot chocolate is $4.00.

What is the height of Black Mountain?

1,234 m
Black Mountain/Elevation

Why is Black Mountain sacred?

To the traditional Indigenous owners, the mountain is known as Kalkajaka, a sacred place inspiring both fear and awe in equal measure. The name Kalkajaka literally means ‘the place of the spear’ and was the site of bloody battles between warring ancestral clans and the spirits of the Dreamtime.

Is Telstra selling its towers?

Telstra has sold a 49 percent stake in its mobile tower infrastructure subsidiary for $2.8 billion to a consortium of the Australian Government Future Fund, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation and Sunsuper. The price paid for a 49 percent stake values the towers business altogether at $5.9 billion.

Do Telstra own all the towers?

Mr Penn said as part of the transaction, Telstra would retain majority ownership of InfraCo Towers and continue to own the active parts of its network, including the radio access equipment and spectrum assets, to ensure it continued to maintain its industry leading mobile coverage and network superiority.

Can you go up Telstra Tower?

Telstra tower can be accessed by car (about a 10 min drive from the CBD) or as a walk starting in the botanical gardens, which is what i did. The walk isnt long, but a large section is of course up hill and will certainly get the blood pumping!

How did Black Mountain Tower get its name?

Built on the summit of Black Mountain Canberra, it soon became known to the locals as Black Mountain Tower. Telstra Tower was originally named Telecom Tower, however locally it was simply known as Black Mountain Tower. The name Black Mountain dates back to survey maps issued as early as 1832.

How tall is Black Mountain Tower in Canberra?

Visitors to Canberra and indeed local residents never tire of the breathtaking views of the nation’s capital when they venture to the top of Black Mountain Tower. Rising 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, the Tower presents 360 degree views of Canberra and the surrounding rural area.

When did the Telstra Tower on Black Mountain start?

The Tower saga started in April 1970 when Telecom asked the Department of Housing and Construction to carry out a feasibility study in relation to a tower on Black Mountain, accommodating both communication services and facilities for visitors.

Why is Black Mountain National Park important to Canberra?

Black Mountain is a sensitive and stunning part of the Canberra environment, a national park of significant interest in the ecological world with its unique collection of flora and fauna. The Tower was clearly going to be a land mark which some people felt would dominate other aesthetic Canberra structures.