Join the journey to protect wildlife at Blackbutt Reserve

Meet wild native animals, explore playgrounds, and enjoy a picnic.

Meet native wildlife

Explore spaces dedicated to rehabilitating wild native animals. With over 10 kilometers of walking trails, you’ll likely have the opportunity to see koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. A range of marsupials, reptiles and native birds are cared for in enclosures for rehabilitation purposes so they can return to the wild. The park also acts as a wildlife sanctuary.

The origin of Blackbutt Reserve

The name Blackbutt Reserve comes from the distinctive, black-barked eucalyptus trees found throughout the site. These majestic trees are native to eastern Australia. While bushland may appear similar at first glance, certain pockets of our landscapes are home to unique native flora and fauna. Some plants and animals can only grow and thrive in specific locations, making them endemic. This is what makes places like Blackbutt Reserve so special and vital for the preservation of biodiversity.

A day at the reserve

This is a fantastic place to appreciate and learn about native animals. The park is complete with some friendly roaming peacocks. With free BBQ areas, captivating playgrounds and plenty of space, it’s an ideal spot for a day out. Enjoy free access, with parking available (fees apply).

Challenge
Why are koala habitats so important?

Plan Your Visit
Find out more at newcastle.nsw.gov.au/blackbutt-reserve

Photo © Glynnis, Morgan. Koala in the Blackbutt Reserve (Newcastle). Via Flickr, 2013. Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA 2.0).