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Wildlife Exhibit boardwalk entrance at Carnley Ave Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Leafy trail in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sealed trail in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail going uphill in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sealed trail looking towards Lookout Road in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Old brick building at the end of Lookout Road in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Old brick building in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail down into forest in from Main Ridge in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail on the Main Ridge Walk in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Attractive plants on the Main Ridge Walk in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Leafy trail in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sign and trail on a sunny day in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Metal ring fence and intersection ahead on a trail in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Metal ring fence beside a sealed trail in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sign and trail going downhill, close to Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail into the forest on the Blueberry Ash Trail in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Intersection near Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail beside metal ring fence down towards Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Black Duck pond in the Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail next to Black Duck pond in Carnley Reserve in the Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sealed trail and information centre at Carnley Reserve 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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Level trail at Carnley Reserve 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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A level trail amongst forest in the Carnley Reserve +
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Cross sectional view of the Main Ridge Circuit Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Main Ridge Circuit Walk bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
2.5km |
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1 Hr |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
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) |
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
Around 1.8km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 700m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.4km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.9km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 590m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Blackbutt Reserve
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Alt = 73 m |
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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.
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Carnley Ave Reserve
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Alt = 39 m |
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The Carnley Avenue Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, is wheelchair accessible and has toilets[7], drinking fountains[8], gas/electric barbeques[9], sheltered picnic tables[10], a children's playground[11], fenced displays of kangaroos and emu[12], a large black duck pond[13] and an information centre[14] 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[15] 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.
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Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail
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Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks
Track: Moderate - road |
Length = 383 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 24 m |
Descent = -6 m |
From the intersection[16], this walk follows the sealed road[17] gently uphill, while initially keeping the timber fenced boardwalk[18] to the Wildlife Exhibits on your right. This walk continues through forest[19] for about 140m until coming to a three-way intersection[20], with a 'Lookout Road Carpark 400m' sign[21] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[22], this walk follows the 'Rainforest Walk' sign[23] and sealed road gently downhill. This walk continues undulating for about 260m until coming to a three-way intersection[24], with a sealed road (on the right) and a 'Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark' sign[25] (on the left).
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Main Ridge & Rain Forest Walks
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Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail
Walk: Easy - road |
Length = 155 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 27 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[26], this walk follows the sealed road gently uphill, while leaving the 'Rainforest Walk to Lookout Rd Carpark' sign[27] directly behind you and initially passing a small picnic area[28] on your right. This walk continues through dense forest[29] for about 170m until coming to a level three-way intersection[30], with a picnic area[31] directly ahead and 'Rainforest Walk' sign[32] on the right.
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Int of Lookout Road & Main Ridge Trail
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Rain Forest Walk & Main Ridge Walk
Track: Moderate - road |
Length = 148 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 9 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection[33][34], this walk follows the sealed road[35] gently uphill, while moving directly away from the face of the 'Rainforest Walk' sign[36]. This walk continues, heading through a picnic area for about 160m, passing two square brick buildings[37], and then coming to a three-way intersection[38] with a gently downhill sealed road[39] (on the right) and a gently uphill sealed car park[40], past yellow metal posts (directly ahead).
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Int of Rain Forest Walk and Lookout Road
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Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks
Walk: Easy - road,servicetrail |
Length = 578 m |
Time = 12 mins |
| Climb = 25 m |
Descent = -24 m |
Veer right: From the intersection[41], this walk follows the 'Main Ridge Walk (loop)' sign[42] and sealed road[43] gently downhill, initially keeping the sign on your left and the valley on your right. This walk continues, undulating through attractive forest[44][45] for about 400m until coming to a three-way intersection[46] with a trail[47] (on the right) and a 'Tall Trees Walk' sign[48] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the 'Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark' sign[50] and sealed trail gently uphill, while leaving the gently downhill trail[51] behind on your right. This walk continues through dense forest for about 170m until coming to a level T-intersection[52], with a 'Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Carpark' sign[53] directly ahead.
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Int of Main Ridge & Tall Trees Walks
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Main Ridge & Carnley Trails
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 882 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -49 m |
Turn right: From the intersection[54][55], this walk follows the 'Main Ridge Walk to Carnley Ave Carpark' sign[56] and sealed trail gently uphill, while keeping the sealed gently downhill trail on your right. This walk continues through forest on a ridge for about 70m, to find an open gravel area[57][58] (on the left). Then this walk continues straight ahead, undulating for about 600m, until coming to a four-way intersection[59][60], with a 'Main Ridge Walk (loop)' sign[61] (on the left).
Turn right: From the intersection[62][63], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[64], while moving directly away from the face of the 'Richley Car Park' sign[65] and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues, undulating for about 170m until coming to a three-way intersection[66], with a trail and metal ring fence[67] (on the left).
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Main Ridge & Carnley Trails
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Int of Carnley Trail & Blueberry Ash Walk
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 137 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[68][69], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while initially passing the trail (next to the metal ring fence) on the left and keeping the fence on your left. This walk continues through forest for about 170m, until coming to a three-way intersection[70][71], with a trail and 'Main Ridge Walk (loop)' sign[72] on the right and the metal ring fence[73] on the left.
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Int of Blueberry Ash Walk & Carnley Trail
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Carnley Avenue Reserve
Walk: Easy - road |
Length = 131 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -9 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection[74], this walk follows the 'Black Duck' sign[75] and sealed road[76] gently downhill, while keeping the metal ring fence[77] on your left. This walk continues for about 150m, passing a sheltered picnic area[78] and children's playground (on the left), until passing Black Duck Pond[79] (on your right) and coming to a four-way intersection[80], with a replica pioneering cottage[81] directly ahead.
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Carnley Avenue Reserve
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Int of Boardwalk & Main Ridge Trail
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road,servicetrail |
Length = 113 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -2 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection[82], this walk follows the 'Animal' sign[83] and sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the replica pioneering cottage[84][85] on the right. This walk continues for about 20m until coming to a three-way intersection[86], with a large timber fenced gate[87] (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[88][89], this walk follows the sealed trail gently uphill, while initially passing the large timber fenced gate[90] on the right and keeping the valley on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, passing an 'Animals' sign[91] and 'Information' sign (on the right) and concrete stairs (on the left), until coming to a four-way intersection[92], with an 'Animals' sign and elevated boardwalk[93] (on the right) and disabled parking[94] and general car parking (on the left).
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Blackbutt Wildlife Exhibits
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This boardwalk in the Blackbutt Reserve offers wildlife exhibits[95] on an elevated timber boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible. Some of the wildlife that you are likely to encounter are kangaroos, koalas[96], wombats[97], Lace monitors[98], Wonga Pigeons, Red-winged Parrots, Black-winged Stilt[99], Buff-banded Rail, Herons[100], Eastern long-necked Turtle, Kingfishers[101], Turquoise Parrot, Banded Plover, Peaceful Dove[102], Cockatoos, Lorikeets, True Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Bush Stone Curlew, Long-tailed Finch and Barking Owls[103]. 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[104] are available at 2pm daily and cost $3.50/person. For further information, phone: 02 4904 3344. More info
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Aussie Disposal Newcastle | 4/ 14 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4965 5500 | 1.3 km | Kathmandu | 6 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4952 1233 | 1.2 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 27 Lambton Rd , Broadmeadow | (02) 4969 4655 | 3.7 km | Camping World | 3/ 276 Macquarie Rd , Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 4.6 km | Wallsend Army Disposal Store | Cnr Tyrrell & Council Sts, Wallsend | (02) 4951 5725 | 4.9 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Main Ridge Circuit Walk.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Hunter fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information. Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 27° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 21°|25° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 20°|30° | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 19°|24° | Possible late shower. | |
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Hiking near Sydney 
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You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)