Red Gum Track (3km), Lake Broadwater Conservation Park, Queensland

Red Gum Track is a 3km, grade 3 hike located in the Lake Broadwater Conservation Park, Queensland. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: 1040 Broadwater Rd

End: 1040 Broadwater Rd

Location: Lake Broadwater Conservation Park

Closest town: Ducklo

Queensland

From state capital: 237km

Longitude: 151.0926973

Latitude: -27.34981591

Hike summary

Leave Lake Broadwater's main recreation area and wind through huge river red gums skirting the lake edge. Watch for birds on the water or in the lake-side forest, and spy kangaroos, wallabies, lizards and a range of interesting local plants.

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About the region

Lake Broadwater has two camping areas: Lake Broadwater and Wilga Bush.

The Lake Broadwater camping area is managed by the Western Downs Regional Council, while the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service manages the Wilga Bush camping area.

Camping permits are required and fees apply. Permits must be obtained before setting up camp.

Park-specific conditions:

The maximum length of stay is 21 nights.
Light fires only in fireplaces provided or use a fuel stove.
Firewood must not be collected from the park.
Supervise children closely—especially near the lake.

For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Queensland.com

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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