Broadwater
One of the Gold Coasts most stunning natural attractions, the Broadwater, as the
name implies, is a wide stretch of sand-bottomed water located just north of
Surfers Paradise.
This magnificent, still waterway was formed naturally thousands of years ago
as the Nerang River cascaded down from the Hinterland and widened before
entering the ocean. It was a prime destination for the ancient Aborigines,
who would flock to the area to fish, hunt and coroboree (sing, dance and
feast).
Today, the Broadwater is one of the city's most identifiable landmarks and a
recreational playground for visitors and locals. The Broadwater is a protected
haven for boating - with direct and safe access to the Pacific Ocean via the Gold
Coast seaway - and a fishing paradise.
A wide range of watersports and pleasure boat operators are based on the
Broadwater. Visitors can parasail, windsurf, go for an adrenalin-filled spin
in a high-speed powerboat boat or, for a more leisurely pace, hire a house
boat or barbecue pontoon and wile away the day. Joy flight operators (both
fixed-wing and helicopter) can give visitors a breathtaking bird's-eye view
of the Broadwater.
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