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)
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
- Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
- Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Russell Kluver © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
- 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.
- Access road caution: Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest 8 March to 30 April 2024
- 8 ton load limit at 5km/h for Canoe Creek bridge, Broadwater Forest Road, Abergowrie State Forest 29 August 2023 to 30 June 2024