Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) National Park — Attraction in Rossville

Visiting Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) National Park was an unforgettable experience. The view was absolutely breathtaking—huge, jet-black granite boulders rising sharply out of the green landscape, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. The contrast of the dark rocks against the sky makes for some stunning photos, especially at sunset.

But what made the visit even more special was the backstory. Kalkajaka holds deep spiritual significance for the Kuku Yalanji people, the Traditional Owners of the land. The name means "place of the spear," and many legends surround the mountain, including stories of people disappearing into the maze of rocks. There's also a fascinating geological history—those massive boulders were formed millions of years ago and have been slowly breaking apart ever since.

If you're in Queensland and love nature, mystery, and cultural history, this is a must-see. Just remember—stick to the lookout, as the terrain is dangerous to walk on. It’s wild, eerie, and awe-inspiring all at once. Highly...

These mountains look out of place ! The story goes that two aboriginal brother's were quarreling to win the heart of an aboriginal queen, each brother decided to build a mountain so their queen could be near the stars and the gods, unfortunately in there quest to win the queens heart she died of old age, the brothers were devastated and never talked to each other again. Rumour has is it that the brothers are still living in their respective mountains with broken hearts. Visitors both human and animal appear to vanish without a trace of they venture into the tunnels and caves that surround...

The National Park's "Black Mountains" are a heavily significant feature of the Kuku Nyungkal people's cultural landscape known locally to Aboriginal Australians as Kalkajaka (trans: "place of spear"). Queensland's Department of Environment and Natural Resources has been advised of at least four sites of particular mythological significance within the...