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In the scenic Herbert River Valley, Abergowrie State Forest contains tropical rainforest, open eucalypt forest and exotic pine plantations adjacent to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Location
47 kilometres north-west of Ingham
Welcome
The Warrgamaygan Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of this area. They hope you will enjoy and respect this sacred place.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Motor home camping
- Showers
- Swimming
- Walking
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![Keep an eye out for wallabies on the forest edge at Broadwater day-use area.]()
Keep an eye out for wallabies on the forest edge at Broadwater day-use area.
Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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![Pitch a tent at Broadwater camping area and explore the nearby forest lined creek and waterholes.]()
Pitch a tent at Broadwater camping area and explore the nearby forest lined creek and waterholes.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Hop, skip and step on Broadwater Creek's water-worn boulders.]()
Hop, skip and step on Broadwater Creek's water-worn boulders.
Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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![A magnificent white fig, commonly known as the Broadwater fig, is the feature of the Rainforest walk.]()
A magnificent white fig, commonly known as the Broadwater fig, is the feature of the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Shoot the rapids on Broadwater creek on a hot day.]()
Shoot the rapids on Broadwater creek on a hot day.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Creek access is easy from the swimming platform at Broadwater day-use area.]()
Creek access is easy from the swimming platform at Broadwater day-use area.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Caravans, tents, small and large groups are all welcome at Broadwater camping area.]()
Remember to bring your own clean-milled firewood for the fire rings in Broadwater camping area.
Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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![Broadwater day-use area is a great place for a day visit.]()
Broadwater day-use area is a great place for a day visit.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Broadwater Creek's peaceful beauty captured on camera.]()
Broadwater Creek's peaceful beauty captured on camera.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy beautiful scenery on the Rainforest walk.]()
Enjoy beautiful scenery on the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Broadwater day-use area is a great place for a swim and a picnic!]()
Broadwater day-use area is a great place for a swim and a picnic!
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Take time out to relax under the tall trees at your Broadwater camping area camp site.]()
Take time out to relax under the tall trees at your Broadwater camping area camp site.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Discover the cascades of the beautiful Broadwater Creek on the Creek walk.]()
Discover the cascades of the beautiful Broadwater Creek on the Creek walk.
Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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![Take refuge from a hot day in the cool of the rainforest on the Rainforest walk.]()
Take refuge from a hot day in the cool of the rainforest on the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Set up camp in the open, grassy setting of Broadwater camping area, surrounded by tall eucalypt forests.]()
Set up camp in the open, grassy setting of Broadwater camping area, surrounded by tall eucalypt forests.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Spend sunset by the creek at Broadwater day-use area.]()
Spend sunset by the creek at Broadwater day-use area.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
- Safety advice: flying foxes at Broadwater camping and day-use area, Abergowrie State Forest 11 January to 1 March 2021
- Wet season safety information: significant stream rises Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest 4 January to 1 March 2021