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Close to an intersection at the Carnley Reserve car park and Wildlife Exhibits entrance in Blackbutt Reserve
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Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)
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This walk takes the walker into a dense cool rainforest that seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle city. You’re likely to see flying foxes in the trees and, if you’re lucky, a Powerful Owl. Starting and finishing at the Carnley Ave Reserve, this walk can easily be combined with a visit to the Wildlife Exhibits and/or a picnic at Carnley Ave Reserve. A recommended walk.

Total climbing: 99m

2 km Circuit
1 Hr

Moderate track

Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk
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This walk circumnavigates Black Duck Creek by following the shady Blueberry Ash trail. The walk then returns to Carnley Reserve using the Main Ridge Walking Trail. This relatively short walk has a good combination of shady moist forest and more exposed ridge forest. Make sure you visit the Wildlife Exhibit while at Carnley Reserve. A recommended walk.

Total climbing: 89m

2.1 km Circuit
1 Hr

Moderate track

Main Ridge Circuit Walk
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This walk follows a wide trail along eucalyptus lined broad ridges as it circumnavigates Black Duck Creek. This walk starts and finishes at Carnley Reserve and while there, why not enjoy a picnic and/or visit to the Wildlife Exhibits. Combined with the excellent facilities at Carnley Reserve, this walk is recommended for everybody, on all but the hottest days of summer.

Total climbing: 92m

2.5 km Circuit
1 Hr

Moderate track

Blackbutt Explorer
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A meandering walk that takes in much of what Blackbutt Reserve has to offer. This walk completes a figure 8 while following the trails around Blackbutt Reserve. The side trip to the Wildlife Exhibits is considered a must see. There are many opportunities to stop along this walk, be it at a seat along the way or at one of the established picnic areas. A recommended classic.

Total climbing: 225m

6 km Circuit
2 hrs 30 mins

Moderate track

Blackbutt Circuit Walk
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This walk is a good longer option walking experience at Blackbutt Reserve. This walk visits the two larger picnic areas of Richley Reserve and Carnley Reserve, as well as the Lily pond and Rain Forest picnic areas. A highlight to this walk is the throughly recommended side trip to the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Reserve. This enjoyable walk is highly recommended.

Total climbing: 245m

6.5 km Circuit
2 hrs 30 mins

Moderate track

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Sealed trail towards the rainforest in Blackbutt Reserve
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Intersection near the entrance to the Wildlife Exhibits at Blackbutt Reserve
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Timber boardwalk into Wildlife Exhibit at Blackbutt Reserve
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Emu footprints painted on boardwalk at Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits
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Signage at the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Ave Reserve
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Wildlife Exhibit boardwalk entrance at Carnley Ave Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve
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Intersection in Carnley Reserve at Blackbutt Reserve
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Carnley Avenue Car Park in Blackbutt Reserve
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Boardwalk at Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits
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Trail in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Sealed trail close to Carnley Reserve car park in the Blackbutt Reserve
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A level trail amongst forest in the Carnley Reserve
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Blackbutt Reserve ‘Wildlife Exhibits’ sign in Carnley Ave Reserve
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Sealed trail with forest either side in the Blackbutt Reserve
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An entrance to the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Signage on the Wildlife Exhibits at Blackbutt Reserve
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Symbolised sign at Carnley Avenue in Blackbutt Reserve
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Elevated boardwalk at the Wildlife Exhibits at Blackbutt Reserve
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Concrete steps in Carnley Avenue Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve
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Fenced gateway into the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Avenue Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve
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Toilets at Carnley Ave Reserve
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Level trail at Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Picture of a wombat on the Wildlife Exhibits in Blackbutt Reserve
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Car Park ticketing machine in Carnley Ave Car Park
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Childrens playground at Carnley Ave in Blackbutt Reserve
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An entrance to the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Carnley Ave Car Park in Blackbutt Reserve
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Sealed trail and information centre at Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Boardwalk and fencing at the Wildlife Exhibits at Carnley Ave Reserve
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Trail next to Black Duck pond in Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Intersection and sign in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Sealed trail going downhill in the Blackbutt Reserve
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Sealed trail at Carnley Reserve
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Information centre at Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve
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