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Trail on Lookout Ridge Trail in Blackbutt Reserve
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This image is near the Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail.

Walks near this image

Rod Earp Rain Forest Circuit (from Lookout Rd)

This quiet and secluded walk is an easy amble through attractive rainforest. This walk circumnavigates Rainforest Creek and takes the walker into cool dense forest. You are likely to see flying foxes in the trees and if you are lucky, a Powerful Owl. Accessed from the quieter Lookout Road car park, this walk escapes the crowds well. A recommended walk, particularly on a hot day.

Total climbing: 104m

1.9 km Circuit
1 Hr

Moderate track

Rod Earp Rainforest Circuit (from Carnley Ave)

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

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

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