Blackbutt Nature Reserve

“Overall evaluation: 🌿🐨 A very soothing experience This place is truly perfect for leisurely exploration and observing the animals quietly. The overall environment of the park is quite natural, not the kind of commercialized and noisy zoo. Instead, it somewhat resembles entering a small wildlife reserve. One can get a close-up view of many Australian unique animals, such as koalas, kangaroos, peacocks, and various colorful birds. Koalas mostly sleep in trees, which is really soothing to look at (laughing). Kangaroos are also very laid-back and completely not afraid of people. The activity space of the animals seems quite large, and it's obvious that they are well taken care of. There are many green plants in the park. Walking inside is very comfortable, giving you a feeling like "strolling in a forest". Taking photos here also results in great shots. The overall pace is not fast, making it very suitable for relaxing, strolling around and having a look. If there is anything to criticize, it might be that the park is not particularly large, but the content is very exquisite and won't make people feel that it's insincere. Overall, it is definitely worth visiting, especially for those who love animals, nature and taking photos, as they will surely enjoy it here. Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“I brought my family here to see the wildlife, luckily the koala was awake during our visit, wandering around before taking its position in one of the trees and slowly going back to its slumber. The park facilities are great for kids, they can interact and feed the peacocks, see kangaroos, this place even has a hiking trail. Overall, it’s a great place to visit in Newcastle with family 🫶🏻”

“A very beautiful park But the working hours weren’t mentioned on Google Maps ! Be advised: wildlife exhibition is only from 10 AM- 4:30 PM . And the parking is available from 7 am until 7 pm and it is around 6-7AUD/ hour. Make sure to plan ahead. Cheers 🦚”