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Pond and Warning sign at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve
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This image is near the Richley Reseve (four way intersection).

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Richley Reserve Circuit

This easy walk, which is wheelchair accessible, travels through open grasslands that are surrounded by healthy eucalyptus forest. The grasslands have two large ponds, with two black swans on the lower pond. Do beware of the swans defending their territory. Richley Reserve is well maintained and makes this walk particularly attractive. This walk is recommended.

Total climbing: 21m

731 m Circuit
30 mins

Very easy

Tall Trees Circuit Walk

This walk circumnavigates Coal Mine Creek on good trails. The walk starts and finishes at Richley Reserve, which has excellent picnic facilities combined with a lovely outlook over large ponds. The well established eucalyptus forest that this walk travels through surrounds you as you walk along these trail. This is a good walk which is made all the more pleasant by using the excellent facilities of Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve.

Total climbing: 90m

2.8 km Circuit
1 hr 15 mins

Moderate track

Richley Reserve to Carnley Reserve Circuit

A great family length walk that takes in both of the large reserves in the Blackbutt Park. This walk starts at Richley Reserve and travels to Carnley Reserve and the Wildlife Exhibits before returning a different way to Richley Reserve. Never far from facilities, this walk suits families or those who want to stay on the wider trails. An excellent walk.

Total climbing: 96m

2.9 km Circuit
1 hr 15 mins

Moderate track

Blackbutt Explorer

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

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