Blackbutt Forest Reserve Loop

Blackbutt Forest Reserve Loop is a dog walk in Albion Park, NSW, where the route features peaceful walking trails through coastal plain forest, with opportunities to spot native birdlife around Blackbutt Dam, and includes picnic areas and playgrounds.

The walk

Underfoot it is mixed (smooth, hardened paths and clear dirt trails).

Lead rules

Shellharbour City Council manages the route. This is a lead-on route: the leash stays on from the car park to the exit, with council signage the only exception if a section is ever re-signed.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Albion Park for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

There is enough dog-friendly hospitality around Albion Park to turn the walk into an outing; the suburb guide sorts out the options. Croom Regional Sporting Complex Dog Park is the other local walk worth comparing.