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Broadwater Campground

Abergowrie, QLD

About this campsite

Broadwater Campground offers an immersive outdoor experience in the Abergowrie State Forest, enveloped by tall, open eucalypt forests. It features 13 defined camping areas along with 2 spacious open areas with undefined camping space. Ideal for nature lovers, it provides opportunities for bush walking, wildlife sighting and bird watching. Its serene environment of greenery ensures you unwind and reconnect with nature.

Experience true rustic outdoors by camping amidst 13 pre-allocated spots or go off-the-grid with our flexible camping regions at the Broadwater Camping Park. You'll be enveloped by mature eucalyptus forests, creating a serene, and cozy atmosphere tailor-made for intimate bonfires and private picnics.

How to Get There

Turn west off Bruce Highway at waypoint onto Hawkins Creek road, 4km north of Ingham. 18km of dirt road.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Showers
Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Campground
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Camping Fee
No Pets

Other Features

No Generators
Photo Opportunity
Bookings required.
Treat all water before drinking
Fire Place
Unknown feature
Campgrounds
BYO firewood
Walking

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌫️
31° / 20°
SAT🌫️
30° / 21°
💧 28%
SUN🌦️
26° / 21°
💧 49%
MON🌦️
28° / 22°
💧 5%
TUE🌦️
29° / 23°
💧 8%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
31°·46%·9km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
30°·59%·10km/h
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Sun
26°·76%·7km/h
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