| Coordinates | -14.9000, 133.9667 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Regional hub - biggest city in its area |
| Region | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Sources | geonames |
Black Jack Hiking & Travel Guide
Black Jack is a mountain in Northern Territory, Australia. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.
Black Jack at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: Northern Territory, Northern Territory, Australia — coordinates 14.9000, 133.9667
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: December to March (local summer)
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| Region / state | Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | -14.9000, 133.9667 |
Why Black Jack Is Worth Visiting
Black Jack earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in Northern Territory, Australia,. With 6 other verified places within 150 km, it anchors a cluster instead of standing alone. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
Getting There
Black Jack sits at 14.9000, 133.9667 in Northern Territory, Australia. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Black Jack names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Best Time to Visit
Southern-hemisphere seasonality applies in Australia: December to March is summer and peak season, while June to August is the cool, quiet (and often rainy or snowy) months. Book holiday-week stays early and check local event calendars before fixing dates.
Black Jack Season by Season
- Summer (Dec-Feb) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Mar-May) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Jun-Aug) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Sep-Nov) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Black Jack comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (-14.9000, 133.9667) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Black Jack is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Black Jack
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Black Jack and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Black Jack is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Black Jack, Mount Glynn is only 4 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Mount Eleanor (14 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Black Jack is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Black Jack unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Black Jack
- Save the pin (-14.9000, 133.9667) offline - reception in Northern Territory is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Black Jack does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Mount Glynn — hiking, about 4 km (2 mi) away
- Mount Eleanor — hiking, about 14 km (9 mi) away
- Mount Harriet — hiking, about 14 km (9 mi) away
- Strangways River — waterfront, about 15 km (9 mi) away
- Mount Irvine — hiking, about 18 km (11 mi) away
- Mount Page — hiking, about 19 km (12 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Australia on the Australia country hub, or explore more of the region from this hub's listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Jack worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Black Jack is a verified mountain in Northern Territory, Australia that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Black Jack?+
Black Jack is in Northern Territory, Australia, at coordinates -14.9000, 133.9667. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Black Jack from the nearest city?+
The nearest named base on this guide is close enough that distance is not the constraint; the Quick Facts table lists the exact road-town km, and every place here is reachable as a same-day loop from a regional hub.
What is the best time to visit Black Jack?+
December to March (local summer). Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Black Jack?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Black Jack good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Black Jack by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Black Jack cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Black Jack?+
The closest verified neighbour is Mount Glynn; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Black Jack.
Is Black Jack open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Black Jack in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Black Jack as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Black Jack different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in Northern Territory, Australia with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Black Jack as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Black Jack, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 2076437](https://www.geonames.org/2076437). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Mount Glynn
Mountain · Northern Territory
Mount Eleanor
Mountain · Northern Territory
Mount Harriet
Mountain · Northern Territory
Strangways River
River · Northern Territory
Mount Irvine
Mountain · Northern Territory
Mount Page
Mountain · Northern Territory
Mount Patterson
Mountain · Northern Territory
Mount Forrest
Mountain · Northern Territory