Blackbutt Nature Reserve

Blackbutt Reserve is a beloved 182-hectare nature reserve in Kotara, Newcastle, New South Wales, offering free entry to its well-regarded wildlife exhibits, scenic walking trails, and family recreation facilities. The award-winning wildlife exhibits feature spacious, modern enclosures accessible via an elevated boardwalk with interpretive signage, allowing close-up views of koalas, wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and a diverse array of native bird species including parrots, owls, and doves. Wildlife feeding sessions and reptile shows provide hands-on educational opportunities, while dedicated volunteers and staff provide insights into each animal's diet, habitat, and conservation needs. Picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and a range of walking trails through native bushland make Blackbutt Reserve an ideal family outing in the heart of Newcastle's suburbs, open daily from 10am to 4:30pm.