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
- Campervan 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. Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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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. 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. Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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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. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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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. 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. Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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Spend sunset by the creek at Broadwater day-use area. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: Camping ‘nature fix’ for families at Broadwater, Abergowrie
We all lead busy lives, balancing work, school and play. How long since your last nature fix?
- Wet Season safety information: significant stream rises Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest 10 December 2021 to 20 May 2022
- Temporary closure: Broadwater camping and day-use area, Abergowrie State Forest 7–13 August 2022