Newcastle City Guide

S U R R O U N D S 19 6 11 9 7 75 MUST SEE 1 B L A C K B U T T R E S E R V E The 182-hectare Blackbutt Reserve is the green heart of Newcastle, featuring more than 10km of walking tracks, open parkland, animal exhibits and reptile shows. Australian native species on display include koalas, kangaroos, wombats, snakes, lizards and birds. Barbecue facilities and shelters are in plentiful supply and a new children’s adventure playground is due to open in mid-2018. Picnic facilities open 7am–7pm daily; wildlife exhibits open 10am–5pm daily Carnley Ave, Kotara (02) 4904 3344 www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au /blackbutt-reserve 8 20 NEWCASTLE PORT STEPHENS