Blackbutt Circuit Walk
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2 hrs 30 mins
6.5 km Circuit
245 m
Moderate track
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.
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 easyFrom 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).
(0km) Richley Reserve (Ponds end) → Int of Forest Way AND Tall Trees Walks
340 m
6 mins
14m
-1m
Moderate trackTurn 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.
(0km) Int of Forest Way & Tall Trees Walks → Lily Pond Picnic Area
680 m
13 mins
9m
-28m
Moderate trackTurn 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].
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].
(1km) Lily Pond Picnic Area → End of Ridgeway Road (New Hampton Heights)
560 m
11 mins
33m
-8m
Moderate trackContinue 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).
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).
(2km) End of Ridgeway Road → Int of Lookout Road & Forest Way
760 m
14 mins
45m
-3m
Moderate trackContinue 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.
(2km) Int of Lookout Road AND Forest Way → Int of Tall Trees AND Forest Way Walks
250 m
6 mins
0m
-26m
Easy trackVeer 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.
(3km) Tall Trees & Forest Way Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks
640 m
13 mins
33m
-16m
Easy trackTurn 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).
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).
(3km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Int of Main Ridge & Blueberry Ash Walks
150 m
3 mins
2m
-8m
Easy trackTurn 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).
(4km) Int of Main Ridge and Blueberry Ash Walks → Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road
420 m
9 mins
22m
-17m
Easy trackContinue 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).
(4km) Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Lookout Trail AND Rain Forest Walk
330 m
7 mins
13m
-17m
Easy trackTurn 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.
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.
(4km) Int of Lookout Trail & Rain Forest Walk → Int of Rain Forest Walk & Lookout Trail
120 m
3 mins
5m
-8m
Moderate trackTurn 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.
(4km) Int of Rain Forest Walk & Link Track → Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks
530 m
13 mins
14m
-44m
Easy trackContinue 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).
(5km) Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks → Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road
250 m
5 mins
4m
-15m
Easy trackTurn 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.
(5km) Int of Main Ridge Trail & Lookout Road → Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail
130 m
3 mins
2m
-9m
Moderate trackContinue 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).
(5km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail
380 m
8 mins
12m
-13m
Very easyTurn 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.
(5km) Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail → Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail
100 m
2 mins
2m
-2m
Very easyVeer 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.
(5km) Int of Boardwalk & Carnley Trail → Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail
150 m
2 mins
9m
-3m
Easy trackTurn 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].
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].
(6km) Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk → Int of Carnley & Tall Trees Trails
310 m
6 mins
18m
0m
Moderate trackVeer 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].
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].
(6km) Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks → Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)
190 m
4 mins
0m
-25m
Moderate trackContinue 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).
(6km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Car Park)
290 m
6 mins
6m
-9m
Very easyTurn 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 .
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 .
(6km) Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection) → Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)
260 m
5 mins
10m
-8m
Very easyTurn 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.
(6km) Richley Reseve (four way intersection) → Richley Reserve (car park)
180 m
3 mins
2m
-7m
Very easyTurn 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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Blackbutt Circuit Walk walk.
Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibit
480 m Circuit, 15 mins
Very easy
Richley Reserve Circuit
731 m Circuit, 30 mins
Very easy
Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)
1.9 km Circuit, 1 Hr
Moderate track
Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)
2 km Circuit, 1 Hr
Moderate track
Black Duck Creek Circuit Walk
2.1 km Circuit, 1 Hr
Moderate track
Main Ridge Circuit Walk
2.5 km Circuit, 1 Hr
Moderate track
Forestway Circuit Walk
2.7 km Circuit, 1 Hr
Moderate track
Tall Trees Circuit Walk
2.8 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit
2.9 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
Blackbutt Explorer
6 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins
Moderate track
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A list of walks that start near the Blackbutt Circuit Walk walk.
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The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway
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Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House
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The Welcome walk
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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)
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