Broken River Visitor Information Centre

Broken River Visitor Information Centre Visitor Centre with local info, arts & crafts, free Wi-Fi, and access to Eungella’s best: platypus viewing, bushwalking, camping, dining & accommodation.

Nature, wildlife and explore cloud-shrouded mountains in Eungella National Park about 80km west of Mackay, Australia’s longest remaining stretch of subtropical rainforest and one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks where the tropics and subtropics meet. Discover the natural wildlife and camp with the platypus at Broken River surrounded by misty-veiled rainforest, the perfect place to e

scape the pace of every day living. Broken River is known as the best place in the world to see a platypus in its natural habitat, best time to see the platypus is dusk and dawn; however there is also a good chance to see them throughout the day.

* Visitors Information Centre - Internet Facilities

* 3 Platypus viewing platforms

* Over 20km of pristine rainforest walks

* Platypus Lodge Restaurant & Cafe’ - Internet Facilities

* Van and camp sites

* 24/7 Camping Registration

Sunrise - Pioneer ValleyPhoto Credit: 📸 Darrell & Samantha
19/08/2026

Sunrise - Pioneer Valley

Photo Credit: 📸 Darrell & Samantha

31/07/2026

Broken River, world's best place to spot a platypus in the wild. Broken River is about 85km west of Mackay, a picturesque drive through the Pioneer Valley Sugar Cane Country.

19/07/2026

Marvša Lemur
was very lucky today to film the platypus mating at Broken River - Eungella National Park about 85km west of Mackay.



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Sleepy Pioneer Valley
29/06/2026

Sleepy Pioneer Valley

Enjoy a pictures drive through the Pioneer Valley to Eungella & Broken River
21/06/2026

Enjoy a pictures drive through the Pioneer Valley to Eungella & Broken River

Broken River at Eungella is one of the best places in Australia to see wild platypus. Purpose-built viewing platforms line the river, and dawn and dusk are prime time for sightings. The drive up through the Pioneer Valley is stunning in its own right 🦆

https://www.mackayisaac.com/stay/eungella-national-park


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19/06/2026

Waking up in the Pioneer Valley!

Meet one of our locals normally commonly seen on the coast
19/06/2026

Meet one of our locals normally commonly seen on the coast

05/06/2026

Best place to spot a platypus in its natural habitat, Broken River - Eungella National Park

01/06/2026

A road trip which should be on your bucket list!

Address

534 Eungella Dam Road
Broken River, QLD
4757

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61749584745

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