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Broadwater is located in the Northern Rivers region, on the North Coastal area of NSW.
We are only a 25 to 35 minutes drive to major shopping towns like Ballina, Lismore and 10 minutes drive to the beautiful village of Evans Head.
Surfing , boating, Fishing , jetskiing, are some of the activities associated with our local water ways.
If you enjoy Kayaking , there is a boat ramp across the road from our park, or you can go over the bridge and use the boat ramp on the other side of the river. Launching from there you can head up river towards Rileys Hill, or Woodburn, or down river and into the Tuckean water way . The Tuckean is about 5km long and winds up towards the Bagotville Barage. Swans, Pelican Whistling Kites and Sea Eagles can usually be spotted in this area.
The Richmond River runs through Broadwater and we have a boat launching ramp at Broadwater. The Richmond River runs from Ballina, through Wardell, Broadwater and Woodburn . Further upstream you will come to Coraki where the river branches off into two rivers, the Wilson River, which flows up to Lismore, and the Richmond River, that flows up to Casino.
Broadwater also has some wonderful National Parks.. Broadwater National Park is located only 3 minutes drive away. Birdlife and native mammals , like wallabies, Koalas, echidnas etc , can often be spotted in this area.
Sea Eagles, the endangered Pied Oyster Catchers, and a large variety of sea birds and native birds can be spotted on Broadwater beach, or while you are walking through the fire trails within the National Park.
The Broadwater National park has a lookout and also a daytime picnic area. The beach can also be accessed from the picnic area.
Beach driving and Beach fishing is permitted from Evans Head airforce beach. You can drive up the beach until you are approximately 400meters from Broadwater, where the Coffee Rocks are. No driving is permitted past Broadwater Beach and up to South Ballina...
Rileys Hill
Rileys Hill have a lovely little Dry Dock Reserve Museum. You can visit the Dry Dock by appointment.
Rileys Hill Dry Dock, just minutes from Broadwater and the Pacific Highway, is one of three historical dry docks in the Northern Rivers.
The dock will take you back to the days when steamships and riverboats commanded the waterways.
During this period, the Rileys Hill Dry Dock was the ‘service station’ of the Richmond River.
Six interpretive signs are stationed along the walk to the docks to give you an insight into the interesting and colourful history of the site.
Brochure: Rileys Hill Dry Dock
You can also take a walk through the National Park from Rileys Hill
Wardell
Wardell is located 10 klm to the North of Broadwater on the old Pacific Hwy.
It is a small town with a few shops and a pub beside the river.
There is a lift bridge, over the old Pacific Hwy, that is still in operation for passing boats that wish to go further upstream.
The little jetty near the river, has a picnic table where you can sit and enjoy the views. 
Woodburn
Woodburn is located 10km south on the Old Pacific Hwy. There is a lovely riverside picnic area and childrens playground which is directly along side the river. There is also a pub , bottle shop, chemist, IGA and Bakery and take away shops located in the main street.
Evans Head
Evans Head is a large town, with an RSL Club, Bowling Club, The Illawong Hotel , 2 supermarkets , cafe's and smaller shops. Evans Head is located 10km from Broadwater as you drive south through the Broadwater National park.
Evans Head has a small river running out to the ocean where a few fishing trawlers still operate. There is a fish co op that sells fresh and cooked fish and prawns.
There are also two boat ramps and kayaking is also recommended on this lovely little river.