Blackbutt Circuit Walk

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Blackbutt Circuit Walk

Blackbutt Reserve

Blackbutt Reserve, near Newcastle, occupies over 182 hectares of land and provides visitors with the chance to enjoy nature trails[1], wildlife exhibits[2][3], children’s playgrounds[4] and recreational facilities. The reserve is the perfect place for a relaxing family picnic or to explore on a bushwalk. Native wildlife, such as the Powerful Owl and the Grey-headed flying fox[5] can be seen within the park. There is an information cottage[6] at Carnley Avenue, which is open 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. The reserve has car parking at Carnley Avenue, Richley Reserve, Lookout Road and Mahonoy Drive. For more information, phone 02 4904 3344.

Richley Reserve

The Richley Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, has a park office[7], large pond areas[8] with swans (beware the swans[9] as they defend their territory), sheltered picnic tables[10], water taps[11], toilets[12], open grassed areas[13], a children’s playground[14], electric barbecues[15] and a car park[16]. The Richley Reserve car park has disability friendly parking and is open from 7am to 5pm or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone 02 4904 3344.

(0km) Richley Reserve (Car Park) → Richley Reserve (Ponds end)

140 m
3 mins
8m
0m

Very easy

From the Richley Reserve Car Park[17] (Freybery St, New Lambton), this walk follows the ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[18][19] and sealed trail gently uphill, while keeping the sheltered picnic table and large pond on your left. This walk continues through forest, with a pond on your left, for about 140m until coming to a four-way intersection[20], with a timber post[21] with chain attached (on the right) and another large pond[22] (on your left and ahead).

(0.14km) Richley Reserve (Ponds end) → Int of Forest Way AND Tall Trees Walks

340 m
6 mins
14m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[23][24], this walk follows the sealed trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the timber post with chain[25] attached on your right and keeping the large pond[26] directly behind. This walk continues through attractive forest[27] (ignoring side tracks[28]) for about 300m, until coming to a level T-intersection[29][30], with a ‘Richley Carpark’ sign[31] directly ahead.

(0.48km) Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks → Lily Pond Picnic Area

680 m
13 mins
9m
-28m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[32], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[33] on your left. This walk continues through forest for about 180m, to find an open picnic area[34] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead for about 210m until coming to a three-way intersection[35][36], with a ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign (on the left) and a toilet[37] (on the right ahead).
Turn left: From the intersection[38][39], this walk follows the ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[40] and trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the toilets[41] on your right and the sign on your left. This walk continues for about 45m to find a picnic table[42] (on the right). Then this walk continues through forest[43][44] for about 260m, until coming to Lily Pond Picnic Area[45][46][47][48].

Lily Pond Picnic Area

The Lily Pond picnic area in Blackbutt Reserve feels like a small, watery oasis surrounded by eucalyptus forest[49]. There is an attractive tropical water lily pond[50] with a healthy cover of Nymphaea[51], which is particularly beautiful when flowering. Also at this picnic area are bench seats[52], picnic tables[53], small grassed areas[54] and an elevated timber barbecue[55].

(1.16km) Lily Pond Picnic Area → End of Ridgeway Road (New Hampton Heights)

560 m
11 mins
33m
-8m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the Lily Pond Picnic Area[56][57][58], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the ‘Lily Pond Picnic Area’ sign on your left. This walk continues for about 170m, to find a three-way intersection[59] with a faint track (on the left) and a ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[60] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead through forest for about 30m to cross a bridge over a dry rocky creek[61][62]. This walk then continues for about 280m, with houses visible[63] on the left, until coming to a T-intersection[64][65] with a level trail and two green metal posts[66] directly ahead.
Turn sharp left: From the intersection[67], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the two green metal posts[68] on your right. This walk continues through forest for about 60m, until passing around a locked metal gate[69] and coming to the end of Ridgeway Road[70][71] (amongst houses).

(1.72km) End of Ridgeway Road → Int of Lookout Road & Forest Way

760 m
14 mins
45m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of Ridgeway Rd[72][73] (in New Lampton Heights), this walk follows Ridgeway Rd gently uphill, while leaving the locked gate[74] and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Ridgeway Rd Entrance’ sign directly behind. This walk continues for about 250m, beside houses[75], to find a four-way intersection[76], with Croudace Rd. Then this walk continues straight ahead for about 400m, until coming to a level section of road as Ridgeway Road[77][78] bends sharply right[79] (there is a water tower[80] in a park on the left). This walk turns left and follows the footpath (while keeping the water tank on your left) next to Lookout Rd for about 100m, until coming to a three-way intersection[81][82] with a wide track and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Ridgeway Rd Entrance’ sign[83] on the left.

(2.48km) Int of Lookout Road AND Forest Way → Int of Tall Trees AND Forest Way Walks

250 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[84][85](Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights), this walk follows the track gently downhill, while passing the ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Forest Way Entrance’ sign[86] (on your left) and keeping Lookout Road on your right. After about 20m, the walk passes around a locked metal gate[87]. Then this walk continues through forest for about 240m, with houses[88] visible on the right, until coming to a three-way intersection[89] with a trail and ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[90][91] on the right.

(2.73km) Tall Trees & Forest Way Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks

640 m
13 mins
33m
-16m

Easy track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection[92], this walk follows the ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[93] and sealed trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues, undulating through thick forest[94] for about 290m until coming to a three-way intersection[95], with a ‘Tall Trees Walk to Richley Carpark’ sign[96] directly ahead.
Turn left: From the intersection[97], this walk follows the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[98] gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues, undulating through forest for about 400m until coming to a level three-way intersection[99][100], with a ‘Tall Trees Walk to Richley Carpark’ sign[101] (on the left) and a sealed trail (on the right).

(3.37km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Blueberry Ash Walks

150 m
3 mins
2m
-8m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[102], this walk follows the sealed trail[103] gently downhill, while walking directly away from the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Carpark’ sign[104] and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues through dense forest for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[105], with a ‘To Tall Trees Walk’ sign[106] (on the right) and a gently downhill trail[107] (on the left).

(3.52km) Int of Main Ridge and Blueberry Ash Walks → Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road

420 m
9 mins
22m
-17m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[108], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Lookout Rd Car Park’ sign[109] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues, undulating for about 400m through attractive forest[110][111] until coming to a three-way intersection[112] with a road and brick buildings[113] (on the left) and yellow metal posts and a ‘Main Ridge Walk (Loop)’ sign[114][115] (on the right).

(3.94km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Lookout Trail AND Rain Forest Walk

330 m
7 mins
13m
-17m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[116], this walk passes through the yellow metal posts and crosses the car park gently uphill[117], while initially passing the ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop) sign[118] on the right. This walk continues for about 25m, until coming to a three-way intersection[119][120] with a trail and ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[121] on the left.
Turn left: From the intersection[122], this walk follows the ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[123] and trail gently downhill. This walk continues through forest for about 140m, to pass a ‘Rain Forest Area/Picnic Park’ sign[124] (on the right). Then this walk continues for about 170m, passing the ‘Senses Track 150m’ sign[125][126] (on the left), until crossing a bridge[127] with a timber fence and coming to a three-way intersection, with a ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign[128] ahead.

(4.27km) Int of Lookout Trail & Rain Forest Walk → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Trail

120 m
3 mins
5m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[129], this walk follows the trail[130] gently uphill, while initially leaving the bridge[131] on the left and passing the ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign[132] on the right. This walk continues through rainforest for about 130m, passing a ‘Rainforest Restoration Project’ sign[133][134] (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[135], with a gently uphill trail on the right and a gently downhill trail on the left.

Rod Earp Rainforest Picnic Area

This secluded, dense rainforest within Blackbutt Reserve has bench seats[136] and a picnic table[137]. The forest in this area hosts a large population of grey-headed flying foxes. These large bats[139] migrate for food and then return to roost during the day. Watch out for the bat guano the ground. This picnic area feels a world away from downtown Newcastle.

(4.39km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Link Track → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks

530 m
13 mins
14m
-44m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[140], this walk follows the gravel trail[141] gently downhill, while initially keeping the gently downhill trail[142] behind you on your left and keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues (passing a ‘Rainforest Picnic Area’ sign[143] on your right) through dense rainforest for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[144][145], with a sealed road and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[146][147] (on the right). Then this walk turns left onto the gently downhill sealed road[148] and after about 30m, crosses a bridge[149] at the Rainforest picnic area[150]. This walk then follows the road gently uphill, passing a closed toilet block[151] (on the right) for about 110m, until coming to a three-way intersection[152] with a sealed road (on the left) and a ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[153] (on the right).

(4.92km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road

250 m
5 mins
4m
-15m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[154], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[155] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[156], with a ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[157] and gently uphill sealed road on the left.

(5.17km) Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

130 m
3 mins
2m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[158], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibitions 120m’ sign[159] and sealed road[160] gently downhill, while keeping the ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[161] directly behind you. This walk continues through forest[162] for about 140m, until coming to a four-way intersection[163] with the Wildlife Exhibits boardwalk[164] (on the left), a car park[165] ahead and a disabled car park (on the right).

(5.3km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

380 m
8 mins
12m
-13m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[166][167][168], this walk follows the ‘Animals’ sign[169] and timber boardwalk gently uphill, while initially keeping the car park[170] on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 300m on an elevated boardwalk[171] through large and small animal enclosures[172][173], with a fascinating selection of native animals[174][175] and birds[176][177][178]. Then this walk continues on a sealed footpath for about 70m, until passing through a high timber fenced gate and coming to a three-way intersection, with a sealed trail[179] (on the left towards the pond[180]) and a trail[181] directly ahead. Now Turn left to rejoin the main walk .

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[182] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[183], wombats[184], Lace monitors[185], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[186], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[187], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[188], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[189], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[190]. Entry is free and the exhibit is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and until 1pm ANZAC Day). Personal koala encounters[191] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info.

(5.3km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

100 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection[192], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the ‘Animals’ sign[193] and elevated timber boardwalk[194] on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an ‘Animals’ sign[195] and ‘Information’ sign (on the left) and concrete stairs (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[196][197], with a large timber fenced gate[198] (on the left).

Carnley Ave Reserve

The Carnley Avenue Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, is wheelchair accessible and has toilets[199], drinking fountains[200], gas/electric barbeques[201], sheltered picnic tables[202], a children’s playground[203], fenced displays of kangaroos and emu[204], a large black duck pond[205] and an information centre[206] that is housed within a replica pioneering cottage. The information cottage has a range of souvenirs, focusing on quality and affordable products. A fee of $4 per vehicle can be paid from the automatic machines[207] in the car park. The information centre is open 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone: 02 4904 3344.

(5.4km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail

150 m
2 mins
9m
-3m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[208], this walk follows the sealed trail[209] gently downhill and towards the Black Duck Pond[210], while initially keeping the large timber fenced gate[211] on your left. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a four-way intersection[212], with the replica pioneering cottage[213][214], Black Duck Pond and a ‘Richley Reserve’ sign[215] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[216][217], this walk follows the sealed road, while initially keeping the Black Duck Pond[218] on your left and the replica pioneering cottage[219][220] directly behind you. This walk continues, passing the Black Duck Pond (on the left) and continues gently uphill[221] for about 150m (passing a sheltered picnic area[222] and children’s playground on the right) until coming to a three-way intersection[223] with a gravel trail (on the left), a metal ring fence (on the right) and a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[224].

(5.55km) Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk → Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails

310 m
6 mins
18m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[225], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[226] on your left and trail gently downhill. This walk continues through forest with a metal ring fence (on the left) for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[227][228] with a gently downhill trail[229] (on the right) and the end of the metal ring fence.
Continue straight: From the intersection[230][231], this walk follows the gently downhill trail and moves directly away from the metal ring fence, while initially keeping the trail and fence[232] on your right. This walk continues, undulating for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[233][234], with a ‘Richley Car Park’ sign[235].

(5.85km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)

190 m
4 mins
0m
-25m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[236], this walk passes around a metal post[237] and follows the ‘Richley Carpark 400m’ sign[238] and sealed footpath gently downhill, while leaving the bench seat[239] directly behind. This walk continues through forest for about 140m, to pass around a metal post[240] and find a large grassy picnic area[241][242]. Then this walk continues straight ahead over grass and through some trees for about 70m, until coming to a sealed trail[243][244][245] (with the valley beyond).

(6.04km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Car Park)

290 m
6 mins
6m
-9m

Very easy

Turn right: From the trail[246][247] below the large elevated grassed picnic area[248], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues through grassed parkland[249] for about 120m, until coming to a three-way intersection[250] with a sealed trail and a ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[251] (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[252][253], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, keeping the ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[254] directly behind you while walking towards the road and car park. This walk continues for about 45m, passing through a metal gate[255] to find a three-way intersection, with a road[256] on the right and the car park[257] on the left. Then this walk turns left and follows the car park gently uphill for about 150m, until coming to a ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[258] and sheltered picnic tables[259][260] ahead. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(6.04km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)

260 m
5 mins
10m
-8m

Very easy

Turn left: From the trail[261][262] below the large elevated grassed picnic area, this walk follows the gently downhill trail west, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues for about 120m to find a sheltered picnic area[263] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently uphill for about 160m, becoming gently downhill and passing timber steps[264] (on the left) and a toilet block (on the right), until coming to a four-way intersection[265], with a playground[266] on the right and a timber footbridge[267] directly ahead.

(6.3km) Richley Reseve (four way intersection) → Richley Reserve (car park)

180 m
3 mins
2m
-7m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[268], this walk follows the footpath[269] gently downhill, while initially keeping the timber footbridge[270] on your left. This walk continues for about 180m, beside a pond[271] (on your left), until coming to a car park[272] with a sheltered picnic table[273] and ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[274] (on the left).

Maps for the Blackbutt Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Blackbutt Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Blackbutt Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	6.5 km
		Time	2 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 4.1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 2.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 4.6km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 1.9km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 3.8km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 2.7km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Blackbutt Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Richley Reserve (Car Park) (gps: -32.932399, 151.70001)
Your transport options to Richley Reserve (Car Park) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-bcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-bcw

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit

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Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit

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Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Ave Reserve

The Carnley Avenue Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, is wheelchair accessible and has toilets[7], drinking fountains[8], gas/electric barbeques[9], sheltered picnic tables[10], a children’s playground[11], fenced displays of kangaroos and emu[12], a large black duck pond[13] and an information centre[14] that is housed within a replica pioneering cottage. The information cottage has a range of souvenirs, focusing on quality and affordable products. A fee of $4 per vehicle can be paid from the automatic machines[15] in the car park. The information centre is open 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone: 02 4904 3344.

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[16] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[17], wombats[18], Lace monitors[19], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[20], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[21], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[22], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[23], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[24]. Entry is free and the exhibit is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and until 1pm ANZAC Day). Personal koala encounters[25] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info.

(0km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

380 m
8 mins
12m
-13m

Very easy

From the intersection[26][27][28], this walk follows the ‘Animals’ sign[29] and timber boardwalk gently uphill, while initially keeping the car park[30] on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 300m on an elevated boardwalk[31] through large and small animal enclosures[32][33], with a fascinating selection of native animals[34][35] and birds[36][37][38]. Then this walk continues on a sealed footpath for about 70m, until passing through a high timber fenced gate and coming to a three-way intersection, with a sealed trail[39] (on the left towards the pond[40]) and a trail[41] directly ahead.

(0.38km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

100 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[42][43], this walk follows the sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the large timber fenced gate[44] on the right and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an ‘Animals’ sign[45] and ‘Information’ sign (on the right) and concrete stairs (on the left), until coming to a four-way intersection[46], with an ‘Animals’ sign and elevated boardwalk[47] (on the right) and disabled parking[48] and general car parking (on the left).

Maps for the Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	480 m
		Time	15 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 480m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 480m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 480m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 480m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 480m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit walk starts and ends at the Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail (gps: -32.937903, 151.69805)
Your transport options to Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-bwe
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Richley Reserve Circuit

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Richley Reserve Circuit

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Blackbutt Reserve

Richley Reserve

(0km) Richley Reserve (car park) → Richley Reseve (four way intersection)

180 m
3 mins
7m
-2m

Very easy

From the Richley Reserve car park[17] (next to the ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[18]), this walk follows the footpath[19], while keeping the sign[20] and pond[21] on your right. This walk continues with the pond on your right for about 180m, until the footpath becomes gently uphill and comes to a four-way intersection[22], with a timber footbridge[23] on the right and a children’s playground[24] on the left.

(0.18km) Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)

260 m
5 mins
8m
-10m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[25][26], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the children’s playground[27] on your left and the timber footbridge[28] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 160m, passing a toilet block (on your left) and timber steps[29][30] (on your right), to find a gently downhill section of trail (with a sheltered picnic area[31] on the left). Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently uphill for about 120m, until coming to a section of trail[32][33][34] that allows easy access to the large elevated grassed picnic area[35] to the right.

(0.44km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop)

90 m
2 mins
0m
-4m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the trail[36][37] below the large elevated grassed picnic area[38], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues through grassed parkland[39] for about 120m, until coming to a three-way intersection[40] with a sealed trail and a ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[41] (on the right).

(0.53km) Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop) → Richley Reserve (Car Park)

200 m
4 mins
6m
-5m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[42][43], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, keeping the ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[44] directly behind you while walking towards the road and car park. This walk continues for about 45m, passing through a metal gate[45] to find a three-way intersection, with a road[46] on the right and the car park[47] on the left. Then this walk turns left and follows the car park gently uphill for about 150m, until coming to a ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[48] and sheltered picnic tables[49][50] ahead.

Maps for the Richley Reserve Circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Richley Reserve Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Richley Reserve Circuit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	731 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 730m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 730m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 730m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 730m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 730m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 730m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Richley Reserve Circuit walk starts and ends at the Richley Reserve (car park) (gps: -32.932403, 151.7)
Your transport options to Richley Reserve (car park) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-rrc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

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Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

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Blackbutt Reserve

Lookout Road Recreation Area

The Lookout Road Recreation Area in Blackbutt Reserve has picnic tables[7], a drinking fountain[8], shelter[9], picnic tables and car parking[10]. There is ample, free car parking. The car park is open from 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone: 02 4904 3344.

(0km) Lookout Road Recreation Area → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Road

330 m
9 mins
0m
-36m

Moderate track

From the Lookout Road Recreation Area[11][12][13](off Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights), this walk passes through metal gates[14][15] and follows the ‘Lower Carpark’ sign[16] and road[17] moderately steeply downhill, while leaving the picnic area behind and to the right. This walk continues for about 300m, becoming gently downhill, until coming to a three-way intersection[18][19], with a trail and ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[20] on the right.

(0.33km) Int of Rain Forest Walk AND Lookout Road → Int of Lookout Trail AND Rain Forest Walk

310 m
7 mins
12m
-17m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[21], this walk follows the ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[22] and trail gently downhill. This walk continues through forest for about 140m, to pass a ‘Rain Forest Area/Picnic Park’ sign[23] (on the right). Then this walk continues for about 170m, passing the ‘Senses Track 150m’ sign[24][25] (on the left), until crossing a bridge[26] with a timber fence and coming to a three-way intersection, with a ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign[27] ahead.

(0.63km) Int of Lookout Trail & Rain Forest Walk → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Trail

120 m
3 mins
5m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[28], this walk follows the trail[29] gently uphill, while initially leaving the bridge[30] on the left and passing the ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign[31] on the right. This walk continues through rainforest for about 130m, passing a ‘Rainforest Restoration Project’ sign[32][33] (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[34], with a gently uphill trail on the right and a gently downhill trail on the left.

Rod Earp Rainforest Picnic Area

This secluded, dense rainforest within Blackbutt Reserve has bench seats[35] and a picnic table[36]. The forest in this area hosts a large population of grey-headed flying foxes. These large bats[38] migrate for food and then return to roost during the day. Watch out for the bat guano the ground. This picnic area feels a world away from downtown Newcastle.

(0.75km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Link Track → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks

530 m
13 mins
14m
-44m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[39], this walk follows the gravel trail[40] gently downhill, while initially keeping the gently downhill trail[41] behind you on your left and keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues (passing a ‘Rainforest Picnic Area’ sign[42] on your right) through dense rainforest for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[43][44], with a sealed road and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[45][46] (on the right). Then this walk turns left onto the gently downhill sealed road[47] and after about 30m, crosses a bridge[48] at the Rainforest picnic area[49]. This walk then follows the road gently uphill, passing a closed toilet block[50] (on the right) for about 110m, until coming to a three-way intersection[51] with a sealed road (on the left) and a ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[52] (on the right).

(1.28km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail

160 m
4 mins
27m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[53], this walk follows the sealed road gently uphill, while leaving the ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[54] directly behind you and initially passing a small picnic area[55] on your right. This walk continues through dense forest[56] for about 170m until coming to a level three-way intersection[57], with a picnic area[58] directly ahead and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[59] on the right.

(1.44km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Lookout Road Recreation Area

500 m
12 mins
46m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[60][61], this walk follows the sealed road[62] gently uphill, while moving directly away from the face of the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[63]. This walk continues, heading through a picnic area for about 160m, passing two square brick buildings[64], and then coming to a three-way intersection[65] with a gently downhill sealed road[66] (on the right) and a gently uphill sealed car park[67], past yellow metal posts (directly ahead).
Continue straight: From the intersection[68], this walk passes through the yellow metal posts and crosses the car park gently uphill[69], while initially passing the ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop) sign[70] on the right. This walk continues for about 25m, until coming to a three-way intersection[71][72] with a trail and ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[73] on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection[74][75], this walk follows the road[76] gently uphill, while initially passing the ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[77] on your left. This walk continues, becoming moderately steeply uphill for about 300m, to pass through a metal gate[78] and into the Lookout Road Recreation Area[79][80][81].

Maps for the Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd) walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd) bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.9 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 650m has short steep hills. The remaining (270m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 980m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 960m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 270m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd) walk starts and ends at the Lookout Road Recreation Area (gps: -32.933649, 151.69092)
Your transport options to Lookout Road Recreation Area are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-rerfc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)

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Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)

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Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Ave Reserve

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

(0km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks

380 m
8 mins
24m
-6m

Moderate track

From the intersection[26], this walk follows the sealed road[27] gently uphill, while initially keeping the timber fenced boardwalk[28] to the Wildlife Exhibits on your right. This walk continues through forest[29] for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection[30], with a ‘Lookout Road Carpark 400m’ sign[31] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[32], this walk follows the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[33] and sealed road gently downhill. This walk continues undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[34], with a sealed road (on the right) and a ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[35] (on the left).

(0.38km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Link Track

530 m
13 mins
44m
-14m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[36], this walk follows the ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[37] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues for about 110m, passing a closed toilet block[38] (on the left), until crossing over a bridge at the Rainforest picnic area[39]. Then this walk continues gently uphill for about 30m, until coming to a three-way intersection[40][41] with a gravel trail[42] (on the right). This walk then turns right, following the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[43][44] on the gravel trail for about 400m through dense rainforest[45] (passing a ‘Rainforest Picnic Area’ sign[46] on the left), until coming to a three-way intersection[47] with a gently downhill trail (on the right) and a gently uphill trail[48] (on the left).

Rod Earp Rainforest Picnic Area

This secluded, dense rainforest within Blackbutt Reserve has bench seats[49] and a picnic table[50]. The forest in this area hosts a large population of grey-headed flying foxes. These large bats[52] migrate for food and then return to roost during the day. Watch out for the bat guano the ground. This picnic area feels a world away from downtown Newcastle.

(0.91km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Trail → Int of Lookout Trail & Rain Forest Walk

120 m
3 mins
8m
-5m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[53][54], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the gently uphill trail[55] on your left and the valley on your right. This walk continues through rainforest for about 130m, passing a ‘Rainforest Restoration Project’ sign[56] (on the left), until coming to a three-way intersection[57], with a trail and bridge[58] on the right, and a ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign[59] on the left.

(1.03km) Int of Lookout Trail AND Rain Forest Walk → Int of Rain Forest Walk AND Lookout Road

310 m
7 mins
17m
-12m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[60][61], this walk crosses the bridge and follows the trail moderately steeply uphill[62], while leaving the face of the ‘Lookout Rd 420m’ sign directly behind. This walk continues, passing the ‘Senses Track 150m’ sign[63] (on the right) and becoming gently uphill through forest for about 170m to pass a ‘Rain Forest Area/Picnic Park’ sign[64] (on the left). Then this walk continues for about 140m, until coming to a car park[65][66] and sealed road, with a ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[67] on the left.

(1.34km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Road → Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail

20 m
0m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[68][69], this walk follows the road gently downhill and across the car park, while initially leaving the ‘Sensory Trail (return)’ sign[70] on your right. This walk continues for about 25m, until passing through yellow metal posts[71] and coming to a three-way intersection, with a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[72][73] and trail[74] (on the left) and square brick buildings[75] (on the right).

(1.36km) Rain Forest Walk & Main Ridge Walk → Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail

150 m
3 mins
0m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[76], this walk follows the sealed road[77], while passing the two square brick buildings[78][79] (on your right) and leaving the yellow metal posts[80] (directly behind). This walk continues through a picnic area for about 160m until coming to a three-way intersection[81] with a sealed road and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[82] (on the right).

(1.51km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road

410 m
9 mins
4m
-42m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[83][84], this walk follows the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[85] gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues through dense forest[86] for about 170m until coming to a T-intersection[87], with a ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[88] indicating a right turn.
Continue straight: From the intersection[89], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[90] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[91], with a ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[92] and gently uphill sealed road on the left.

(1.91km) Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

130 m
3 mins
2m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[93], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibitions 120m’ sign[94] and sealed road[95] gently downhill, while keeping the ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[96] directly behind you. This walk continues through forest[97] for about 140m, until coming to a four-way intersection[98] with the Wildlife Exhibits boardwalk[99] (on the left), a car park[100] ahead and a disabled car park (on the right).

Maps for the Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave) walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave) bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 530m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 960m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.5km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 530m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave) walk starts and ends at the Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail (gps: -32.937903, 151.69805)
Your transport options to Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-rerfcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk

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Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk

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Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Ave Reserve

(0km) Carnley Avenue Reserve → Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail

130 m
2 mins
9m
-1m

Easy track

From the intersection[16][17], this walk follows the sealed road, while initially keeping the Black Duck Pond[18] on your left and the replica pioneering cottage[19][20] directly behind you. This walk continues, passing the Black Duck Pond (on the left) and continues gently uphill[21] for about 150m (passing a sheltered picnic area[22] and children’s playground on the right) until coming to a three-way intersection[23] with a gravel trail (on the left), a metal ring fence (on the right) and a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[24].

(0.13km) Int of Blueberry Ash Walk and Carnley Trail → Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road

1.2 km
24 mins
72m
-25m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection[25], this walk follows the ‘Blueberry Ash Walk to Lookout Rd CarPark’ sign[26] and gravel trail[27] gently downhill, while leaving the metal ring fence[28] directly behind. This walk continues, undulating through mature forest for about 800m, with Black Duck Creek visible (on the left), until coming to a T-intersection[29] with a sealed road and the ‘Blueberry Ash Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[30].
Turn left: From the intersection[31], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Lookout Rd Car Park’ sign[32] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues, undulating for about 400m through attractive forest[33][34] until coming to a three-way intersection[35] with a road and brick buildings[36] (on the left) and yellow metal posts and a ‘Main Ridge Walk (Loop)’ sign[37][38] (on the right).

(1.32km) Rain Forest Walk & Main Ridge Walk → Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail

150 m
3 mins
0m
-9m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection[39], this walk follows the sealed road[40], while passing the two square brick buildings[41][42] (on your right) and leaving the yellow metal posts[43] (directly behind). This walk continues through a picnic area for about 160m until coming to a three-way intersection[44] with a sealed road and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[45] (on the right).

(1.47km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road

410 m
9 mins
4m
-42m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[46][47], this walk follows the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[48] gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues through dense forest[49] for about 170m until coming to a T-intersection[50], with a ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[51] indicating a right turn.
Continue straight: From the intersection[52], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[53] and sealed road gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[54], with a ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[55] and gently uphill sealed road on the left.

(1.87km) Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

230 m
5 mins
4m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[56], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibitions 120m’ sign[57] and sealed road[58] gently downhill, while keeping the ‘Lookout Road Carpark’ sign[59] directly behind you. This walk continues through forest[60] for about 140m, until coming to a four-way intersection[61] with the Wildlife Exhibits boardwalk[62] (on the left), a car park[63] ahead and a disabled car park (on the right).
Veer left: From the intersection[64], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the ‘Animals’ sign[65] and elevated timber boardwalk[66] on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an ‘Animals’ sign[67] and ‘Information’ sign (on the left) and concrete stairs (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[68][69], with a large timber fenced gate[70] (on the left).

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[71] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[72], wombats[73], Lace monitors[74], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[75], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[76], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[77], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[78], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[79]. Entry is free and the exhibit is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and until 1pm ANZAC Day). Personal koala encounters[80] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info.

(2.1km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Carnley Avenue Reserve

20 m
0m
-2m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[81], this walk follows the sealed trail[82] gently downhill and towards the Black Duck Pond[83], while initially keeping the large timber fenced gate[84] on your left. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a four-way intersection[85], with the replica pioneering cottage[86][87], Black Duck Pond and a ‘Richley Reserve’ sign[88] (on the left).

Maps for the Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.1 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 390m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.2km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 930m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 1.8km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 280m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Carnley Avenue Reserve (gps: -32.937008, 151.69804)
Your transport options to Carnley Avenue Reserve are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Main Ridge Circuit Walk

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Main Ridge Circuit Walk

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Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Ave Reserve

(0km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks

380 m
8 mins
24m
-6m

Moderate track

From the intersection[16], this walk follows the sealed road[17] gently uphill, while initially keeping the timber fenced boardwalk[18] to the Wildlife Exhibits on your right. This walk continues through forest[19] for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection[20], with a ‘Lookout Road Carpark 400m’ sign[21] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[22], this walk follows the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[23] and sealed road gently downhill. This walk continues undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[24], with a sealed road (on the right) and a ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[25] (on the left).

(0.38km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail

160 m
4 mins
27m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[26], this walk follows the sealed road gently uphill, while leaving the ‘Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark’ sign[27] directly behind you and initially passing a small picnic area[28] on your right. This walk continues through dense forest[29] for about 170m until coming to a level three-way intersection[30], with a picnic area[31] directly ahead and ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[32] on the right.

(0.54km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Rain Forest Walk & Main Ridge Walk

150 m
3 mins
9m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[33][34], this walk follows the sealed road[35] gently uphill, while moving directly away from the face of the ‘Rainforest Walk’ sign[36]. This walk continues, heading through a picnic area for about 160m, passing two square brick buildings[37], and then coming to a three-way intersection[38] with a gently downhill sealed road[39] (on the right) and a gently uphill sealed car park[40], past yellow metal posts (directly ahead).

(0.69km) Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road → Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks

580 m
12 mins
25m
-24m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection[41], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[42] and sealed road[43] gently downhill, initially keeping the sign on your left and the valley on your right. This walk continues, undulating through attractive forest[44][45] for about 400m until coming to a three-way intersection[46] with a trail[47] (on the right) and a ‘Tall Trees Walk’ sign[48] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[50] and sealed trail gently uphill, while leaving the gently downhill trail[51] behind on your right. This walk continues through dense forest for about 170m until coming to a level T-intersection[52], with a ‘Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Carpark’ sign[53] directly ahead.

(1.26km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Main Ridge & Carnley Trails

880 m
18 mins
2m
-49m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[54][55], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[56] and sealed trail gently uphill, while keeping the sealed gently downhill trail on your right. This walk continues through forest on a ridge for about 70m, to find an open gravel area[57][58] (on the left). Then this walk continues straight ahead, undulating for about 600m, until coming to a four-way intersection[59][60], with a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[61] (on the left).
Turn right: From the intersection[62][63], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[64], while moving directly away from the face of the ‘Richley Car Park’ sign[65] and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues, undulating for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[66], with a trail and metal ring fence[67] (on the left).

(2.15km) Main Ridge & Carnley Trails → Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk

140 m
2 mins
0m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[68][69], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while initially passing the trail (next to the metal ring fence) on the left and keeping the fence on your left. This walk continues through forest for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[70][71], with a trail and ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[72] on the right and the metal ring fence[73] on the left.

(2.28km) Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail → Carnley Avenue Reserve

130 m
2 mins
1m
-9m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[74], this walk follows the ‘Black Duck’ sign[75] and sealed road[76] gently downhill, while keeping the metal ring fence[77] on your left. This walk continues for about 150m, passing a sheltered picnic area[78] and children’s playground (on the left), until passing Black Duck Pond[79] (on your right) and coming to a four-way intersection[80], with a replica pioneering cottage[81] directly ahead.

(2.41km) Carnley Avenue Reserve → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

110 m
2 mins
4m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[82], this walk follows the ‘Animal’ sign[83] and sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the replica pioneering cottage[84][85] on the right. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a three-way intersection[86], with a large timber fenced gate[87] (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[88][89], this walk follows the sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the large timber fenced gate[90] on the right and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an ‘Animals’ sign[91] and ‘Information’ sign (on the right) and concrete stairs (on the left), until coming to a four-way intersection[92], with an ‘Animals’ sign and elevated boardwalk[93] (on the right) and disabled parking[94] and general car parking (on the left).

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[95] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[96], wombats[97], Lace monitors[98], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[99], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[100], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[101], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[102], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[103]. Entry is free and the exhibit is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and until 1pm ANZAC Day). Personal koala encounters[104] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info.

Maps for the Main Ridge Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Main Ridge Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Main Ridge Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.5 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 700m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.4km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.9km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 590m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Main Ridge Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail (gps: -32.937903, 151.69805)
Your transport options to Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-mrcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-mrcw

Forestway Circuit Walk

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Forestway Circuit Walk

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Blackbutt Reserve

Mahognay Picnic Area (Queens St)

The Mahogany Drive picnic area in Blackbutt Reserve has toilets[7], picnic tables[8], a water tap[9], an elevated timber barbecue and car parking[10]. The car park is open from 7am to 5pm or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone: 02 4904 3344.

(0km) Mahognay Picnic Area (Queens St) → Int of Forest Way Walk & Mahogany Drive Trail

70 m
1 mins
3m
-1m

Moderate track

From the Mahogany Picnic Area[11][12] (on Queens Rd, New Lambton), this walk passes around the locked gate[13] and follows the gently uphill trail for about 70m (with picnic tables on the right), until coming to toilets[14] (on the left) and a three-way intersection[15][16], with two ‘Forest Way Walk’ signs directly ahead.

(0.07km) Int of Forest Way Walk & Mahogany Drive Trail → Lily Pond Picnic Area

300 m
6 mins
1m
-14m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[17][18], this walk follows the ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[19] and trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the toilets[20] on your right and the sign on your left. This walk continues for about 45m to find a picnic table[21] (on the right). Then this walk continues through forest[22][23] for about 260m, until coming to Lily Pond Picnic Area[24][25][26][27].

Lily Pond Picnic Area

The Lily Pond picnic area in Blackbutt Reserve feels like a small, watery oasis surrounded by eucalyptus forest[28]. There is an attractive tropical water lily pond[29] with a healthy cover of Nymphaea[30], which is particularly beautiful when flowering. Also at this picnic area are bench seats[31], picnic tables[32], small grassed areas[33] and an elevated timber barbecue[34].

(0.37km) Lily Pond Picnic Area → Int of Forest Way & Bower Bird Creek Trails

500 m
10 mins
26m
-8m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the Lily Pond Picnic Area[35][36][37], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the ‘Lily Pond Picnic Area’ sign on your left. This walk continues for about 170m, to find a three-way intersection[38] with a faint track (on the left) and a ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[39] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead through forest for about 30m to cross a bridge over a dry rocky creek[40][41]. This walk then continues for about 280m, with houses visible[42] on the left, until coming to a T-intersection[43][44] with a level trail and two green metal posts[45] directly ahead.

(0.87km) Int of Forest Way & Bower Bird Creek Trails → End of Ridgeway Road (New Hampton Heights)

70 m
1 mins
7m
0m

Moderate track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection[46], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the two green metal posts[47] on your right. This walk continues through forest for about 60m, until passing around a locked metal gate[48] and coming to the end of Ridgeway Road[49][50] (amongst houses).

(0.94km) End of Ridgeway Road → Int of Lookout Road & Forest Way

760 m
14 mins
45m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the end of Ridgeway Rd[51][52] (in New Lampton Heights), this walk follows Ridgeway Rd gently uphill, while leaving the locked gate[53] and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Ridgeway Rd Entrance’ sign directly behind. This walk continues for about 250m, beside houses[54], to find a four-way intersection[55], with Croudace Rd. Then this walk continues straight ahead for about 400m, until coming to a level section of road as Ridgeway Road[56][57] bends sharply right[58] (there is a water tower[59] in a park on the left). This walk turns left and follows the footpath (while keeping the water tank on your left) next to Lookout Rd for about 100m, until coming to a three-way intersection[60][61] with a wide track and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Ridgeway Rd Entrance’ sign[62] on the left.

(1.69km) Int of Lookout Road AND Forest Way → Int of Tall Trees AND Forest Way Walks

250 m
6 mins
0m
-26m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[63][64](Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights), this walk follows the track gently downhill, while passing the ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Forest Way Entrance’ sign[65] (on your left) and keeping Lookout Road on your right. After about 20m, the walk passes around a locked metal gate[66]. Then this walk continues through forest for about 240m, with houses[67] visible on the right, until coming to a three-way intersection[68] with a trail and ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign[69][70] on the right.

(1.94km) Int of Tall Trees and Forest Way Walks → Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks

310 m
7 mins
0m
-21m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[71], this walk follows the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Richley Carpark’ sign[72] gently downhill, while keeping the gently uphill trail on the left. This walk continues through forest for about 300m until coming to a three-way intersection[73], with a ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[74] (on the left) and a trail (on the right).

(2.25km) Int of Forest Way AND Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)

420 m
7 mins
1m
-17m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[75], this walk follows the ‘Richley Carpark’ sign[76] and sealed trail gently downhill, while keeping the sign directly behind you. This walk continues through attractive forest[77] (ignoring side tracks[78]) for about 300m, until coming to a four-way intersection[79][80], with a large attractive pond[81] directly ahead.
Continue straight: From the intersection[82][83], this walk follows the trail gently downhill between the two large ponds[84], while keeping the timber post with chain[85] attached directly behind you. This walk follows the trail for about 80m, crossing a timber footbridge[86], until coming to a four-way intersection[87], with a children’s playground[88] ahead (on the left). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Richley Reserve

The Richley Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, has a park office[89], large pond areas[90] with swans (beware the swans[91] as they defend their territory), sheltered picnic tables[92], water taps[93], toilets[94], open grassed areas[95], a children’s playground[96], electric barbecues[97] and a car park[98]. The Richley Reserve car park has disability friendly parking and is open from 7am to 5pm or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone 02 4904 3344.

(2.25km) Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks → Int of Forest Way Walk & Mahogany Drive Trail

380 m
7 mins
8m
-14m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[99], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, while initially keeping the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[100] on your left. This walk continues through forest for about 180m, to find an open picnic area[101] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead for about 210m until coming to a three-way intersection[102][103], with a ‘Forest Way Walk’ sign (on the left) and a toilet[104] (on the right ahead).

(2.63km) Int of Forest Way Walk & Mahogany Drive Trail → Mahognay Picnic Area (Queens St)

70 m
1 mins
1m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[105][106], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while moving directly away from both ‘Forest Way Walk’ signs[107] and initially keeping the toilets[108][109] on your right. This walk continues for about 70m, (with picnic tables[110] on the left), until passing around a locked gate[111] and coming to the Mahogany Car Park and Picnic Area[112].

Maps for the Forestway Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Forestway Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Forestway Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.7 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.1km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 560m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 500m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 930m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Forestway Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Mahognay Picnic Area (Queens St) (gps: -32.930167, 151.70397)
Your transport options to Mahognay Picnic Area (Queens St) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-fcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-fcw

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/fcw

Gallery images
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Tall Trees Circuit Walk

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Tall Trees Circuit Walk

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Blackbutt Reserve

Richley Reserve

(0km) Richley Reserve (Car Park) → Richley Reserve (Ponds end)

140 m
3 mins
8m
0m

Very easy

(0.14km) Richley Reserve (Ponds end) → Int of Forest Way AND Tall Trees Walks

340 m
6 mins
14m
-1m

Moderate track

(0.48km) Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks → Tall Trees Walk & Lookout Road Trails

600 m
13 mins
47m
-5m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[32], this walk follows the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[33] and sealed trail gently uphill. This walk continues through forest for about 300m until coming to a three-way intersection[34], with a ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[35] directly ahead.
Continue straight: From the intersection[36], this walk follows the ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[37] and sealed trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues, undulating through thick forest[38] for about 290m until coming to a three-way intersection[39], with a ‘Tall Trees Walk to Richley Carpark’ sign[40] directly ahead.

(1.08km) Main Ridge & Lookout Road Trails → Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks

350 m
7 mins
7m
-11m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[41], this walk follows the ‘Tall Trees Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[42] gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues, undulating through forest for about 400m until coming to a level three-way intersection[43][44], with a ‘Tall Trees Walk to Richley Carpark’ sign[45] (on the left) and a sealed trail (on the right).

(1.43km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails

710 m
14 mins
2m
-34m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[46][47], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark’ sign[48] and sealed trail gently uphill, while keeping the sealed gently downhill trail on your right. This walk continues through forest on a ridge for about 70m, to find an open gravel area[49][50] (on the left). Then this walk continues straight ahead, undulating for about 600m, until coming to a four-way intersection[51][52], with a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[53] (on the left).

(2.14km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)

190 m
4 mins
0m
-25m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the intersection[54], this walk passes around a metal post[55] and follows the ‘Richley Carpark 400m’ sign[56] and sealed footpath gently downhill, while leaving the bench seat[57] directly behind. This walk continues through forest for about 140m, to pass around a metal post[58] and find a large grassy picnic area[59][60]. Then this walk continues straight ahead over grass and through some trees for about 70m, until coming to a sealed trail[61][62][63] (with the valley beyond).

(2.34km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Car Park)

290 m
6 mins
6m
-9m

Very easy

Turn right: From the trail[64][65] below the large elevated grassed picnic area[66], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues through grassed parkland[67] for about 120m, until coming to a three-way intersection[68] with a sealed trail and a ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[69] (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[70][71], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, keeping the ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[72] directly behind you while walking towards the road and car park. This walk continues for about 45m, passing through a metal gate[73] to find a three-way intersection, with a road[74] on the right and the car park[75] on the left. Then this walk turns left and follows the car park gently uphill for about 150m, until coming to a ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[76] and sheltered picnic tables[77][78] ahead.

(2.34km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)

260 m
5 mins
10m
-8m

Very easy

Turn left: From the trail[79][80] below the large elevated grassed picnic area, this walk follows the gently downhill trail west, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues for about 120m to find a sheltered picnic area[81] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently uphill for about 160m, becoming gently downhill and passing timber steps[82] (on the left) and a toilet block (on the right), until coming to a four-way intersection[83], with a playground[84] on the right and a timber footbridge[85] directly ahead.

(2.59km) Richley Reseve (four way intersection) → Richley Reserve (car park)

180 m
3 mins
2m
-7m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[86], this walk follows the footpath[87] gently downhill, while initially keeping the timber footbridge[88] on your left. This walk continues for about 180m, beside a pond[89] (on your left), until coming to a car park[90] with a sheltered picnic table[91] and ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[92] (on the left).

Maps for the Tall Trees Circuit Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Tall Trees Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Tall Trees Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.8 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.4km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 1.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.1km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 710m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 530m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Tall Trees Circuit Walk walk starts and ends at the Richley Reserve (Car Park) (gps: -32.932399, 151.70001)
Your transport options to Richley Reserve (Car Park) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-ttcw
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-ttcw

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttcw

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Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit

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Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit

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Blackbutt Reserve

Richley Reserve

(0km) Richley Reserve (Car Park) → Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop)

200 m
4 mins
5m
-6m

Very easy

From the Richley Reserve (Car Park)[17], this walk follows the car park gently downhill, while leaving the ponds directly behind you. This walk continues for about 150m, to find a three-way intersection[18][19], with a metal gate and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Freyberg St Entrance’ sign[20] (on the right). This walk turns right and continues gently uphill for about 45m, passing through the metal gate, until coming to a three-way intersection[21] with a sealed trail and ‘Tall Tree Walk (loop)’ sign[22] (on the left).

(0.2km) Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop) → Int of Main Ridge AND Tall Trees Walks

660 m
13 mins
32m
-3m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[23][24], this walk follows the ‘Wildlife Exhibit’ sign[25] and trail gently uphill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues through forest[26] for about 300m, until coming to a faint three-way intersection[27] with a track on the left (houses[28] visible on the left) at a right-hand turn in the trail.
Turn right: From the intersection[29][30], this walk follows the trail gently uphill[31], while leaving Dunkley Ave and the houses[32][33] directly behind. This walk continues through attractive forest[34] for about 400m until coming to a four-way intersection[35], with a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop) sign[36] (on the right) and a timber seat[37].

(0.85km) Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails → Carlney Ave Car Park (Eastern end)

270 m
7 mins
0m
-28m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[38][39], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[40], while moving directly away from the face of the ‘Richley Car Park’ sign[41] and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues, undulating for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[42], with a trail and metal ring fence[43] (on the left).
Veer left: From the intersection[44][45], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the metal ring fence on your right. This walk continues for about 60m, until passing around a locked metal gate[46][47] and coming to the end of the metal ring fence and the Carnley Avenue car park[48][49].

(1.13km) Carlney Ave Car Park (Eastern end) → Carnley Ave Car Park (western end)

140 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Veer right: From the intersection[50], this walk follows the road gently downhill through the car park, while leaving the metal ring fence[51] and locked metal gate directly behind. This walk continues for about 60m, turning right (leaving Carnley Avenue on the left in the distance). Then this walk continues for about 40m, to come to a three-way intersection, with a footpath and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Carnley Ave Car Park’ sign[52] on the right. This walk then continues straight ahead for about 50m, crossing a bridge over Black Duck Creek[53] and then continuing gently uphill for about 50m, until coming to a three-way intersection[54][55] with a footpath and ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Carnley Ave Entrance’ sign[56] (on the right).

Carnley Ave Reserve

The Carnley Avenue Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, is wheelchair accessible and has toilets[57], drinking fountains[58], gas/electric barbeques[59], sheltered picnic tables[60], a children’s playground[61], fenced displays of kangaroos and emu[62], a large black duck pond[63] and an information centre[64] that is housed within a replica pioneering cottage. The information cottage has a range of souvenirs, focusing on quality and affordable products. A fee of $4 per vehicle can be paid from the automatic machines[65] in the car park. The information centre is open 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone: 02 4904 3344.

(1.26km) Carnley Ave Car Park → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

110 m
2 mins
4m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Carnley Ave Car Park[66][67] (Off Carnley Ave, Kotara), this walk follows the footpath through the metal fenced gate way[68], while initially keeping the ‘Blackbutt Reserve – Carnley Ave Reserve’ sign[69] on your left. This walk follows the footpath for about 90m (passing toilets[70], picnic tables and a children’s playground[71] on the left), until coming to a four-way intersection[72], with Black Duck Pond[73] directly ahead and a replica pioneering cottage on the left.
Turn left: From the intersection[74], this walk follows the ‘Animal’ sign[75] and sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the replica pioneering cottage[76][77] on the right. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a three-way intersection[78], with a large timber fenced gate[79] (on the right).

(1.37km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

100 m
2 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[80][81], this walk follows the sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the large timber fenced gate[82] on the right and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an ‘Animals’ sign[83] and ‘Information’ sign (on the right) and concrete stairs (on the left), until coming to a four-way intersection[84], with an ‘Animals’ sign and elevated boardwalk[85] (on the right) and disabled parking[86] and general car parking (on the left).

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[87] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[88], wombats[89], Lace monitors[90], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[91], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[92], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[93], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[94], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[95]. Entry is free and the exhibit is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and until 1pm ANZAC Day). Personal koala encounters[96] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info.

(1.47km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

380 m
8 mins
12m
-13m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[97][98][99], this walk follows the ‘Animals’ sign[100] and timber boardwalk gently uphill, while initially keeping the car park[101] on the right. This walk continues, undulating for about 300m on an elevated boardwalk[102] through large and small animal enclosures[103][104], with a fascinating selection of native animals[105][106] and birds[107][108][109]. Then this walk continues on a sealed footpath for about 70m, until passing through a high timber fenced gate and coming to a three-way intersection, with a sealed trail[110] (on the left towards the pond[111]) and a trail[112] directly ahead.

(1.85km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Carnley Avenue Reserve

20 m
0m
-2m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[113], this walk follows the sealed trail[114] gently downhill and towards the Black Duck Pond[115], while initially keeping the large timber fenced gate[116] on your left. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a four-way intersection[117], with the replica pioneering cottage[118][119], Black Duck Pond and a ‘Richley Reserve’ sign[120] (on the left).

(1.87km) Carnley Avenue Reserve → Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail

130 m
2 mins
9m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[121][122], this walk follows the sealed road, while initially keeping the Black Duck Pond[123] on your left and the replica pioneering cottage[124][125] directly behind you. This walk continues, passing the Black Duck Pond (on the left) and continues gently uphill[126] for about 150m (passing a sheltered picnic area[127] and children’s playground on the right) until coming to a three-way intersection[128] with a gravel trail (on the left), a metal ring fence (on the right) and a ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[129].

(2km) Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk → Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails

310 m
6 mins
18m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[130], this walk follows the ‘Main Ridge Walk (loop)’ sign[131] on your left and trail gently downhill. This walk continues through forest with a metal ring fence (on the left) for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[132][133] with a gently downhill trail[134] (on the right) and the end of the metal ring fence.
Continue straight: From the intersection[135][136], this walk follows the gently downhill trail and moves directly away from the metal ring fence, while initially keeping the trail and fence[137] on your right. This walk continues, undulating for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[138][139], with a ‘Richley Car Park’ sign[140].

(2.3km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)

190 m
4 mins
0m
-25m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[141], this walk passes around a metal post[142] and follows the ‘Richley Carpark 400m’ sign[143] and sealed footpath gently downhill, while leaving the bench seat[144] directly behind. This walk continues through forest for about 140m, to pass around a metal post[145] and find a large grassy picnic area[146][147]. Then this walk continues straight ahead over grass and through some trees for about 70m, until coming to a sealed trail[148][149][150] (with the valley beyond).

(2.49km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (car park)

440 m
8 mins
12m
-15m

Very easy

Turn left: From the trail[151][152] below the large elevated grassed picnic area, this walk follows the gently downhill trail west, while keeping the valley on your right. This walk continues for about 120m to find a sheltered picnic area[153] (on the right). Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently uphill for about 160m, becoming gently downhill and passing timber steps[154] (on the left) and a toilet block (on the right), until coming to a four-way intersection[155], with a playground[156] on the right and a timber footbridge[157] directly ahead.
Turn right: From the intersection[158], this walk follows the footpath[159] gently downhill, while initially keeping the timber footbridge[160] on your left. This walk continues for about 180m, beside a pond[161] (on your left), until coming to a car park[162] with a sheltered picnic table[163] and ‘Tall Tree Ridge Walk’ sign[164] (on the left).

Maps for the Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.9 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.8km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 130m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 2.9km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

Around 2.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 770m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit walk starts and ends at the Richley Reserve (Car Park) (gps: -32.932399, 151.70001)
Your transport options to Richley Reserve (Car Park) are by;

Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-rrtcrc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-newcastlelga-rrtcrc

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Blackbutt Circuit Walk

Blackbutt Reserve

Richley Reserve

(0km) Richley Reserve (Car Park) → Richley Reserve (Ponds end)

Very easy

(0.14km) Richley Reserve (Ponds end) → Int of Forest Way AND Tall Trees Walks

Moderate track

(0.48km) Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks → Lily Pond Picnic Area

Moderate track

Lily Pond Picnic Area

(1.16km) Lily Pond Picnic Area → End of Ridgeway Road (New Hampton Heights)

Moderate track

(1.72km) End of Ridgeway Road → Int of Lookout Road & Forest Way

Moderate track

(2.48km) Int of Lookout Road AND Forest Way → Int of Tall Trees AND Forest Way Walks

Easy track

(2.73km) Tall Trees & Forest Way Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks

Easy track

(3.37km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Blueberry Ash Walks

Easy track

(3.52km) Int of Main Ridge and Blueberry Ash Walks → Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road

Easy track

(3.94km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Lookout Trail AND Rain Forest Walk

Easy track

(4.27km) Int of Lookout Trail & Rain Forest Walk → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Trail

Moderate track

Rod Earp Rainforest Picnic Area

(4.39km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Link Track → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks

Easy track

(4.92km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road

Easy track

(5.17km) Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

Moderate track

(5.3km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

Very easy

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

(5.3km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

Very easy

Carnley Ave Reserve

(5.4km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail

Easy track

(5.55km) Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk → Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails

Moderate track

(5.85km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)

Moderate track

(6.04km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Car Park)

Very easy

(6.04km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)

Very easy

(6.3km) Richley Reseve (four way intersection) → Richley Reserve (car park)

Very easy

Maps for the Blackbutt Circuit Walk walk

Cross sectional view of the Blackbutt Circuit Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Blackbutt Circuit Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

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Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit

Blackbutt Reserve

Carnley Ave Reserve

Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits

(0km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail

Very easy

(0.38km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail

Very easy

Maps for the Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit walk