Blackbutt Forest Reserve
Blackbutt Reserve is the largest natural bushland reserve in the Illawarra, covering 250 acres. The Reserve is a key feature of Shellharbour and is the last remaining viable remnant of coastal plain forest in the Illawarra.
Description
This is the largest natural bushland reserve in the Illawarra, covering 250 acres. The Reserve is a key feature of Shellharbour and is the last remaining viable remnant of coastal plain forest between Clifton and Berry.
Location:
There are three points of access to the Reserve.
Shellharbour Road, Shellharbour
Blackbutt Way, Barrack Heights
Wattle Road, Flinders
The Reserve is unique because of its location in the centre of an urban area, the forest contains a diversity of vegetation and wildlife. The area boasts extensive picnic and barbecue facilities as well as children's playgrounds.
All year round it is one of our area's most popular family gathering places. A feature is a marvellous open air amphitheatre depicting various Australian wildlife and fauna.
The Reserve consists of various walking trails and vast open spaces as well as picnic facilities with gas BBQ's, a cycleway, on leash designed dog areas, a children's playground and amenities.
For more a walking map of the reserve click here to download the map.