Where is the Gold Coast Broadwater?

Where is the Gold Coast Broadwater?

South East Queensland, Australia
The Gold Coast Broadwater, also known as Southport Broadwater, Gold Coast Harbour and The Broadwater, is a large shallow estuary of water located in the Gold Coast district of South East Queensland, Australia.

What is the Broadwater at Southport?

The Gold Coast Broadwater is a popular marine playground for visitors and locals alike. Also known as the Southport Broadwater, the Broadwater is a large waterway extending from Southport in the south to the southern end of Moreton Bay in the north and is bordered by land on both sides.

Can you swim in the Broadwater Gold Coast?

BROADWATER PARKLANDS There are multiple toilets and BBQ areas and a safe swimming beach for the older kids as well as a rock pool for the little ones. If you are feeling adventurous there are jet-skis for hire right on the beachfront and some great fishing options nearby as well.

How long is the Gold Coast Broadwater?

5.6 mi
GC Broadwater Walk

Can you swim at Broadwater Parklands?

Broadwater Parklands is located across from Australia Fair shopping centre, overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater. It features an extensive playground, cafes, picnic areas and places to swim, making it the perfect place for the kids to enjoy all year round.

Are dogs allowed at Broadwater Parklands?

Dogs at Broadwater Parklands Friendly dogs on the leash are welcome at Broadwater Parklands.

What does Broadwater mean?

English: habitational name from a place in West Sussex named Broadwater, from Old English brad ‘broad’ + wæter ‘water’, ‘river’, or a topographic name with the same meaning.

Are there sharks in Gold Coast Broadwater?

FISHERMEN guard their fishing spots fiercely but amateur Gold Coast shark hunters have revealed the city’s hot spots for the toothy predators. Kaiden Anderson with a 2.5 metre bull shark caught in the Broadwater recently.

What is the safest beach on the Gold Coast?

Greenmount Beach
Greenmount Beach is situated on the Southernend of the Gold Coast after Coolangatta Beach and before Snapper Rocks. It is a beach that is protected from rough seasons the mainland juts way past the end of the beach.

Can you take dog to Broadbeach?

Unless you are in a designated off leash area, and to maximise public safety, all dogs in a public place must be kept on a leash at all times.

Where did the name Broadwater come from?

The name Broadwater has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived near a wide body of water; this may have been either a river or a lake. The surname Broadwater may also be derived from residence in the old parish of Broadwater, which now a suburb of Worthing in Sussex.

Can you swim in Broadbeach Waters canals?

‘There have been no fatalities in recent years, but swimmers need to be avoid swimming in canals. ‘ The City of Gold Coast Council warned residents to be aware of stingrays, jellyfish, catfish, stonefish and sharks that frequent local lakes and canals.