Black Hill Lookout
Black Hill Lookout
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia15,743 contributions
Mar. 2023
My wife and I drove here to have a look at the views.
The Black Hill Lookout - on Black Hill Reserve - offers limited views of the town of Ballarat as the views are blocked by trees.
The Black Hill Reserve has also become a focal point of downhill mountain bike riding in Ballarat. Six cross country trails, four downhill trails, two pump tracks, skills area and advanced jump park are open for use.
The Black Hill Lookout - on Black Hill Reserve - offers limited views of the town of Ballarat as the views are blocked by trees.
The Black Hill Reserve has also become a focal point of downhill mountain bike riding in Ballarat. Six cross country trails, four downhill trails, two pump tracks, skills area and advanced jump park are open for use.
Written 23 March 2023
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Simon S
Victoria, Australia11 contributions
Nov. 2022
Great views looking west over Ballarat with Lake Wendouree in the middle distance. Even good on a cloudy day. It also has a very popular mountain bike series of tracks.
Written 13 November 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Oct. 2022
Black Hilll Lookout provides a scenic overlook over the city of Bendigo. Black Hill is a popular venue for mountain bikers and skateboarders. It's downhill all the way. By the way, the area is pock-marked with old gold-mining shafts, it's wise to stick to the road
Written 2 November 2022
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Rosetrippin2014
Ballarat, Australia106 contributions
Jul. 2022
You can look down upon Ballarat and see it all on a clear day. Not the best view but an ok place to take a break, have a refreshment, relax & while away a few minutes.
Written 3 October 2022
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Aussie_Binturong
Queensland, Australia328 contributions
Jun. 2022
Worth a visit whilst you are in Ballarat. Take some binoculars and a picnic lunch. Easy to get to from the city centre.
Written 14 July 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
May 2022
Black Hill Lookout is a hill that overlooks Ballarat. It is a tall hill, that gives a fine view out over the city of Ballarat, by day or night. It is easy to access along established paths, which have been upgraded recently.. Black Hill is best known in Ballarat as a venue for downhill racing, by BMX and mountain bikes. By the way, it is wise to stick to the established paths, there are many dangerous abandoned mine shafts in the area.
Written 7 May 2022
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BLKHILL
Ballarat, Australia5 contributions
Nov. 2021
Since they have upgraded the lookout area with the bike trails, it is a lot safer to be up there at night. You can get gorgeous views from the top of Ballarat - perfect for watching the fireworks. You either go down one of the bike trails with selected difficulties, take a walk down one of the walking trails, It now has public toilets and a bbq area for picnics.
BEWARE! This is a mining area and going off-trail can lead to falling down a mine shaft. There are a lot of exposed and unexposed mine entrances so be careful.
The open parklands on your right-hand side as you drive up to the lookout is perfect for younger kids on their bikes if they aren't ready for the slopes.
There are 6 cross country trails, 4 downhill trails, 2 pump tracks, a skills area and an advanced jump park available.
BEWARE! This is a mining area and going off-trail can lead to falling down a mine shaft. There are a lot of exposed and unexposed mine entrances so be careful.
The open parklands on your right-hand side as you drive up to the lookout is perfect for younger kids on their bikes if they aren't ready for the slopes.
There are 6 cross country trails, 4 downhill trails, 2 pump tracks, a skills area and an advanced jump park available.
Written 9 December 2021
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Jude
Torquay, Australia598 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Couples
This lookout is easy to get to, it offers good views of Ballarat. It is primarily a mountain bike trail park with easy to challenging courses. Worth a visit, definitely worth a visit if you love a BMX or mountain bike challenge.
Written 17 January 2021
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia4,808 contributions
Dec. 2019
While staying in the area we went up to the lookout.
Nothing really there but it does give you good views out over the city of Ballarat.
You can also take steps down into what looks like a quarry site , looks like there are lots of bike tracks there.
Nothing really there but it does give you good views out over the city of Ballarat.
You can also take steps down into what looks like a quarry site , looks like there are lots of bike tracks there.
Written 8 December 2019
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AJ Pato
Kempsey, Australia659 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Family
Hidden treasure. Black hill lookout. Awesome scenic views just out of town. Lots of great walks and picnic areas. Take the push bikes.
Written 21 August 2019
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- Black Hill Lookout is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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