Plan your visit

Planning a visit to Blackbutt, hiring a shelter for your party or event, attend a public wildlife show or just come along for a picnic in the Reserve.

Location & Getting Here

There are several options to get to Blackbutt Reserve, whether you are driving, catching public transport or walking.

Opening Hours

Office hours, picnic areas and wildlife exhibit opening hours.

What's on

Blackbutt Reserve is a unique natural attraction where you can explore the wildlife exhibits and participate in nature based activities.

Facilities

Blackbutt Reserve has two main picnic areas each with their own unique features making it easy to find a location to suit your needs.

Parties & Events

Blackbutt Reserve is the ideal location with a natural setting for your next family gathering, christening, wedding or corporate event.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.