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Critter Encounter

Critter encounters for parties and events held in the Wildlife Arena.

Reptile Encounters

Private reptile encounters are held in the Wildlife Arena, this is your opportunity to get up close and personal.

Feeding times

Koala talk held at 2.00pm daily on the boardwalk.

Walking Trails

Explore Blackbutt's nature trails ranging from the Blueberry Ash walk at 0.8kms on difficult terrain to the Tall Trees walk at 2.6kms on easy terrain.

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