Blackbutt Reserve day trips
A relaxed bushland visit close to Newcastle, with koalas, native wildlife and space to picnic. We drive you there and home again.
Fixed quote confirmed when you book. Passengers purchase their own entry tickets. Entry to wildlife exhibits is free. Private encounters cost extra.
A good day out, without the driving.
This City of Newcastle reserve covers 182 hectares of bushland with more than 10 km of walking trails. Its free-entry wildlife exhibits feature koalas and other native animals and are open 10am–4.30pm daily. There are picnic areas, playgrounds and a café. Paid private animal encounters can be booked directly with the reserve.
Up to 11 passengers per van — bigger groups welcome, we run multiple vans.
Child seats for little ones and bigger kids at no extra cost.
My Driver Transport is an independent transport provider and is not affiliated with Blackbutt Reserve.
Return transport
We pick you up and drive you there, then bring you home after your outing.
Room for your group
Up to 11 passengers per van — bigger groups welcome, we run multiple vans.
Your own tickets
Fixed quote confirmed when you book. Passengers purchase their own entry tickets. Entry to wildlife exhibits is free. Private encounters cost extra.
Family friendly
Child seats for little ones and bigger kids at no extra cost.
Make the most of your day.
- Cruise passengers wanting to see koalas close to port
- Families with kids and grandparents
- Community and aged-care outings
- A relaxed Newcastle nature break
Let's make a day of it.
From $195 per van · up to 11 passengers
Fixed quote confirmed when you book. Passengers purchase their own entry tickets. Entry to wildlife exhibits is free. Private encounters cost extra.