Blackbutt Forest is a 250 hectare reserve that is a main feature of the Shellharbour area and is the last remaining viable remnant of coastal plain forest in the Illawarra region.
There are extensive picnic tables and electric barbeque facilities located at strategic points throughout the reserve; amenity blocks and fully equipped children's play ground.
Blackbutt has wonderful walking tracks for all ages and a cross country course great for running and cycling. There is a fitness circuit which includes climbing frames, chin-up bars and sit-up benches.
An outdoor amphitheatre is located within the reserve with seating for up to 400 people which makes it great for weddings, entertainment and events.
While dominated by the tall Blackbutt trees, many other varieties of trees abound including red gum, stringy bark, grey box, coast white box.
The trails offer panoramic views of Lake Illawarra, Macquarie Pass, Illawarra Escarpment and Saddleback Mountain.
Attraction Opening Times
Open seven days from 8am - 7pm during Day Light Savings and 8am to 5.30pm during Winter (closed during total fire ban days) Opening time is 8:00am. Closing time is 19:00pm.
Blackbutt Forest is a 250 hectare reserve that is a main feature of the Shellharbour area and is the last remaining viable remnant of coastal plain forest in the Illawarra region. 
