Broadwater day-use area
Enjoy a swim in the creek, a picnic in the shade, a walk in the rainforest or even a ball game in the large, open grassy area.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Attraction facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
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![Covered picnic areas and gas BBQs make Broadwater day-use area perfect for a great day out.]()
Covered picnic areas and gas BBQs make Broadwater day-use area perfect for a great day out.
Photo credit: © 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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![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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![Keep an eye out for wallabies around the fringes of the day-use area.]()
Keep an eye out for wallabies around the fringes of the day-use area.
Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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![There's plenty of room for games in the open, grassy area of Broadwater day-use area.]()
There's plenty of room for games in the open, grassy area of Broadwater day-use area.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Cool off with a quick dip in the creek, accessed from the day-use area.]()
Cool off with a quick dip in the creek, accessed from the day-use area.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Frilled-neck lizards are some of the 'locals' at Broadwater day-use area.]()
Frilled-neck lizards are some of the 'locals' at Broadwater day-use area.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Broadwater day-use area is well set up for large groups.]()
Broadwater day-use area is well set up for large groups.
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
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![Broadwater is a truly relaxing place for a day visit.]()
Broadwater is a truly relaxing place for a day visit.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
With its peaceful forests, short walks, swimming holes and birdlife, Broadwater is a great destination for a day trip. Pack a picnic or use one of the free gas barbecues and enjoy lunch under the shelter or in the shade. The large open space makes Broadwater a popular choice for group gatherings and school excursions.
Birdwatchers will enjoy the action—brush turkeys are common visitors along with orange-footed scrubfowl, blue-winged kookaburras and forest kingfishers. Walk off your lunch with an easy stroll on the Rainforest or Creek walks then cool off in waterholes along Broadwater Creek.
Getting there and getting around
The Broadwater day-use area is in Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest, 47km north west of Ingham.
The day-use area is 16km along an unsealed access road from the entrance to the state forest.
For more information see visiting safely and getting there and getting around.
Wheelchair access
The shelter shed in the day-use area, along with the boardwalk at the start of the Rainforest walk, and the toilets and showers in the Broadwater camping area, are wheelchair-accessible.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Broadwater day-use area is open 24 hours a day
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Broadwater, Abergowrie safely.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.