Black Butt Reserve (City of Newcastle, NSW)

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Spread across 182 hectares of urban bushland, Blackbutt Reserve provides nature trails, wildlife exhibits, children’s playgrounds and recreational facilities. It is the perfect place for a relaxing family picnic or to explore the wonders of nature. The Reserve has over 16 kilometres of tracks offering the ideal location for the enthusiastic walkers and joggers. Tracks vary from short and gentle to long and hilly. You can walk through the rainforest restoration area or stroll through the open forest. Areas within Blackbutt Reserve have been developed for recreational and picnic activities. There are four main picnic areas including Black Duck Picnic Area (located off Carnley Avenue), Richley Picnic Area (located off Freyberg Street), Dead Tree Picnic Area and Lily Pond Picnic Area (located off the corner of Queens Road and Mahogany Drive).

Recreation facilities include:Barbecues , Playgrounds , Picnic facilities , Photography , Bird watching , Peaceful areas for relaxation, Wildlife exhibits ,
Blackbutt Reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience wildlife through its award-winning wildlife exhibits and observe local native (indigenous) animals including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus and a selection of Australian birds. It is also available to educational institutions to study flora and fauna, topography and geology.