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Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Spend sunset by the creek at Broadwater day-use area. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes

Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government

Spend hours exploring the serenely beautiful Broadwater Creek. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes

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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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.