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Rainforest walk
Spot wildlife, enjoy tantalising creek views and discover the famed Broadwater fig on this circuit walk through lush riparian rainforest.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 1.6km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 30min walking time.
- Grade
- Easy (walk)
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Walking
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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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![See colourful 'rainforest recyclers' on the Rainforest walk.]()
See colourful 'rainforest recyclers' on the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Spot the huge variety of fungi on the forest floor along the Rainforest walk.]()
Spot the huge variety of fungi on the forest floor along the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Part of the Rainforest walk follows the beautiful Broadwater Creek.]()
Part of the Rainforest walk follows the beautiful Broadwater Creek.
Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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![A 200m wheelchair accessible boardwalk surrounds the giant fig on the Rainforest walk.]()
A 200m wheelchair accessible boardwalk surrounds the giant fig on the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Take an early morning stroll along the Rainforest walk and watch the mist rising over the creek.]()
Take an early morning stroll along the Rainforest walk and watch the mist rising over the creek.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Be awed by your first glimpse of this giant fig on the Rainforest walk.]()
Be awed by your first glimpse of this giant fig on the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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![Fan palms, black beans, bird's nest ferns and staghorn ferns are just some of the plants to see along the Rainforest walk.]()
Fan palms, black beans, bird's nest ferns and staghorn ferns are just some of the plants to see along the Rainforest walk.
Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
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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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A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk leads from the southern end of the Broadwater day-use area and brings you to the imposing white fig, known as the Broadwater fig, a magnificent (although slightly battered) tree that has survived recent cyclones.
The circuit track continues through endangered riparian rainforest featuring fan palms, black beans, Alexandra palms, strangler figs, bird's nest ferns and staghorn ferns. Enjoy views of Broadwater Creek along the way. As you walk, listen and look for rainforest birds such as noisy pittas, wompoo pigeons, emerald doves, orange-footed scrubfowl and spotted catbirds. Relax with a picnic in the day-use area after your walk.
Getting there and getting around
The Rainforest walk is in Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest, 47km north-west of Ingham.
The Rainforest walk begins from the Broadwater day-use area, 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 boardwalk at the start of the Rainforest walk, as well as the toilets and showers in the nearby Broadwater camping area, and shelter shed in the Broadwater day-use area are wheelchair-accessible.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Rainforest walk 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 and Walk with care.
- Temporary closure: Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest 31 January to 29 August 2025