Broadford brings together motorsport, local history and recreational activities for a range of reasons to visit. The State Motorcycle Sports Complex is a particular draw for motorsport enthusiasts, while two museums offer insights into local history. Lions Park, the Broadford Outdoor Pool and the Skate Park add outdoor activities to the mix. Nearby, west of Broadford, Mount Piper offers scenic opportunities for bushwalking. When planning your stay, you can first consider whether an event, history, recreation or the landscape should shape your visit.

Motorsport as a reason to visit

The State Motorcycle Sports Complex at Broadford includes a 2.1 km road racing circuit, as well as a supermoto track, a motocross track, a junior motocross track, a dirt track, a speedway track and a junior speedway track. There are also open enduro riding areas. Every year over the Easter weekend, the complex hosts the Broadford Bike Bonanza, a festival celebrating classic motorcycles. If you’re visiting for this festival, you can use the event dates as a guide when planning your trip.

Broadford’s local history

There are two different ways to explore local history. The Open Air Historic Museum displays buildings and artefacts collected by the Broadford and District Historical Society. The Broadford Courier Newspaper building now houses a local history museum run by volunteers from the society. Together, these offer ways to explore the subject through both buildings and artefacts and a local history museum.

Recreation and the landscape

Lions Park is close to Sunday Creek and offers a spacious area for picnics and barbecues, as well as toilets and a shelter. The Broadford Outdoor Pool is family-friendly, with a lap pool, a toddler pool and shaded areas. The Broadford Skate Park is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

The Broadford Golf Club has tree-lined fairways, a clubhouse and dining facilities with a bar. The Broadford Bowls Club offers lawn bowls in a location overlooking spectacular sunsets. These two sporting options also differ in what they offer: golf is associated with fairways and a clubhouse, while lawn bowls is the focus at the Bowls Club.

Nearby, west of Broadford, Mount Piper offers scenic opportunities for bushwalking. If you’d like to plan an outdoor activity alongside the attractions in town, the mountain is a nearby option to consider.

Plan your stay

If you’re visiting for the Broadford Bike Bonanza, plan your trip over the Easter weekend and check the specific event dates before booking. For other priorities, you can search by your own travel dates and decide which activity matters most to you.

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