Blackbutt Nature Reserve
1738 Reviews
- Tuesday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Monday10 AM–4:30 PM
About the Business
Blackbutt Reserve - Home - City of Newcastle | Blackbutt Reserve occupies over 182 hectares of natural bushland providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy nature trails, wildlife exhibits, children's playgrounds or passive recreation.
Contacts
Call Us
+61249043344
Carnley Ave, Kotara NSW 2289
Hours
- Tuesday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4:30 PM
- Monday10 AM–4:30 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
- Hiking
- Picnic tables
- Public toilet
- Swings
- Slides
Recommended Reviews
v bev
22.10.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Bought a friend down from Syd and had a walk around. Can no longer feed the kangaroos as the coin feeding machine is gone, but still a great display of animals considering the price is simply parking. The playground is also rather nice, would be a great spot for a picnic!
Susanne Carter
26.09.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
We were pleasantly surprised to find a free native wildlife display. The birds were amazing and were so close. The peacocks were particularly enjoyable. We've never seen such big ones! They were not afraid to come quite close to us and put on a lovely display of their feathers. We wished we could have gone on a longer walk as they looked good but my father was not feeling well. They have very good toilet facilities, the kiosk was open until 3pm and the lady who runs it I'd very friendly. Would love to go back
Juan Leano (JD)
23.09.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Amazed at how a space like this was free access. The walkways were well kept, there was plenty of information about all of the animals and the keepers were very friendly and clearly cared. Expect to see peacocks roaming free, koalas, kangaroos, lizards, plenty of birds and plenty plenty more. There seems to be space for shows and lots of kids activities.
Catarina Loureiro
10.09.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
No entry fee, car park $8 for 2 hours. Absolutely loved it, it wasn't too busy being a week day and we took our time in every single enclosure. Animals seem very well looked after. My favourite was the wombat with the bonus of seeing them first outside eating and then at the end of the tour in their tunnels" sleeping! Great experience
Netty
26.08.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Netty. Was. Here. Park reserve set amongst nature with adequate facilities and BBQ’s for picnics. Free boardwalk native animal display makes this place all the more special.
Benjamin Lui
18.08.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Car park is $4 per hour or $13 per day. There is plenty of grass area and picnic shelters. The picnic shelters can be reserved for private functions. There is also a play area for kids. Loved seeing the peacocks roaming around. Entry to see wildlife is free. The path to see wildlife is pram friendly. The kids loved it!
Steven C
29.07.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
Visited on a weekday, so not busy at all and very easy to find a car park. Good amenity facilities and great playground and picnic area. Absolutely a great place to spend some quality time with your kids and family. Highly recommend, will come again!
sandie williams
23.07.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
This is one of Newcastle’s hidden gems . Well maintained and so reasonable , for the price of parking you walk through the exhibits and see the koalas and sleeping wombats . The emus and kangaroos are in a seperate enclosure outside . The kiosk has a great kids activity pack for the kids to find various animals If you time if for the feeding talk of the koalas you can catch them awake - and so close up . There is a gear picnic area and lawns and kid’s playground. It’s a real treat to go here
Ruthie Elizabeth
22.07.2023
Blackbutt Nature Reserve
easily one of the nicest zoo/reserves i’ve been to and ITS FREE!!pay for parking and tread softly as you walk through the park. many of the animals are nocturnal. donate to the reserve and appreciate some of Australia’s most spectacular and special beasts.
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Carnley Ave, Kotara NSW 2289
Blackbutt Nature Reserve