Broadwater Beach picnic area
Broadwater National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Broadwater Beach picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Broadwater Beach picnic area is in the northern precinct of Broadwater National Park. To get there:
- From Broadwater, travel approximately 2km south along the Pacific Highway
- Turn left into Broadwater-Evans Head Road
- Continue east onto Broadwater Beach Road for approximately 2km
- Turn left onto Finns Trail and follow to the picnic area.
Please note - only registered vehicles are permitted on public access roads.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Broadwater Beach picnic area – access is via a walking track. Bus parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Broadwater National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy a beach walk in the milder weather, birdwatching as you go.
Spring
Wildflowers at this time of year will just about knock your walking socks off with their vivid and varied colours This is the peak season for seeing migrating whales swimming closer to shore with their new calves .
Summer
When the weather's hot, the best thing to do is go swimming or have a surf.
Winter
This is the peak season for northern migration of whales.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19.1°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
10.4°C and 19.2°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
449mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Alstonville office
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- 02 6627 0200
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Park info
- in Broadwater National Park in the North Coast region
Broadwater National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.