Natural Attractions, Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs.
Blackbutt Reserve is an undulating natural environment consisting of peaceful picnic settings with electric and wood fire barbecues, open spaces, bushwalking trails and a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems. It also features wildlife exhibits which are modern, spacious and allow close viewing of the animals - including koalas, wombats, native birds, emus and kangaroos.
The Koala Encounters program involves a talk on Australia's most internationally recognised animal by trained reserve staff.
Call in to the Pioneer Cafe for information during your visit or purchase drinks, snacks and a range of Australian souvenirs.
Attraction Opening Times
Public Holiday: Wildlife Exhibits are closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and before 1pm on Anzac Day. ...... Exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Public Koala Encounters are held at 2pm each day. Picnic and recreation facilities open from 7am to 5pm (7am to 7pm during daylight saving). Opening time is 10:00am. Closing time is 17:00pm.
Children Friendly
Blackbutt Reserve has three playgrounds with picnic/barbecue shelters available.
School Holiday Junior Ranger Program runs every school holidays. Spotlight Adventures run from April to September includes Billy Tea and Damper.
Fees apply and bookings are essential.
Accessibility
Toilets for disabled, sensory trail for the blind.
Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs.
