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7.1

Good

Broadwater Beach

Broadwater, Australia

#459 out of 491 in New South Wales

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Broadwater • 3 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sandpit Cafe

6.8 - Good 9.2km

Chinese Restaurant Kam Hing Chinese Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 9.4km

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 9.8km

Cafe Stray

9.2 - Excellent 9.8km

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 9.8km

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 9.9km

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 9.9km

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 9.9km

National Park Broadwater National Park

3.5km

Park 4WD and Dog Beach Entry

8.3km

Park Connor Hurley Point

9.5km

Park Shark Bay

9.5km

Park Cribb Reserve

9.8km

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

9.1km

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

9.4km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

9.8km

Convenience Store SPAR

9.9km

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

9.2km

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

9.2km

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

9.5km

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

9.5km

Historical Landmark The Anchor

9.5km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

9.6km

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

9.7km

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About

Broadwater Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 4 beaches in the Richmond Valley region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Broadwater Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Broadwater Beach (Richmond Valley) is located outside the Broadwater settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Broadwater Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Located outside the settlement

Broadwater • 3 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Sandpit Cafe

6.8 - Good 9.2km

Chinese Restaurant Kam Hing Chinese Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 9.4km

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 9.8km

Cafe Stray

9.2 - Excellent 9.8km

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 9.8km

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 9.9km

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 9.9km

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 9.9km

National Park Broadwater National Park

3.5km

Park 4WD and Dog Beach Entry

8.3km

Park Connor Hurley Point

9.5km

Park Shark Bay

9.5km

Park Cribb Reserve

9.8km

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

9.1km

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

9.4km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

9.8km

Convenience Store SPAR

9.9km

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

9.2km

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

9.2km

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 9.2km

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

9.5km

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

9.5km

Historical Landmark The Anchor

9.5km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

9.6km

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

9.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Broadwater Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Broadwater Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Localities

Nearest

Broadwater • 3km

Transport

Airport

EVH • 7.7km

Bus Station

Broadwater Coach Stop • 3.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Broadwater Beach?

The coastline of Broadwater Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Broadwater Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Broadwater Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Broadwater Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Broadwater Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Broadwater Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Broadwater Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Broadwater Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Broadwater Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Broadwater Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Broadwater Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Broadwater Beach.

How far is the Broadwater Beach from parking?

The Broadwater Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to overcome a small descent.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Broadwater Beach (Richmond Valley Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Broadwater Beach (Richmond Valley Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.