Maps

Paradise Point, Labrador, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau, Tamborine Mountain

Badge Description

Mountain range & Antenna tower = Tamborine Mountain in the background with its recognisable transmission tower.

Water & Islands = Broadwater and western shore of South Stradbroke Island in the foreground.

Kayaker = outdoor activity and the opportunity for paddling and other water activities within the district.

Pelican = historical link to Pelican District which Groups in the district were once part of.

Badge designed by Stuart McConaghy, District Commissioner, Broadwater district and Steve Marshall, Region Commissioner, Gold Coast Region [4].

History

Broadwater district is named after the Gold Coast Broadwater which is a large shallow estuary [1]. Broadwater district was formed in 2019 [2].  The first District Commissioner was Stuart McConaghy [3]

Local Scout Events

District Wide Game, Venturers Monopoly Challenge, Urban Hike, Billy Cart Rally, Great Scout Skate and Kokoda Games. The Billy Cart Rally and Kokoda Games are organised by Gold Coast Region; however both are conducted at Tamborine Mountain, which is the location of the most western Group within Broadwater District.

Local Places of Interest

Broadwater, Sea World, Dreamworld, Wet and Wild, Movie World, Curtis Falls, Witches Falls, Glow Worm Caves, Guanaba Scout Camp

Groups

Broadwater District Groups (2019): Coomera Scout Group, Helensvale Scout Group, Labrador Scout Group, Ormeau Scout Group, Paradise Point Scout Group, Tamborine Mountain Scout Group [2]

Broadwater District Groups (2024): Coomera Scout Group, Helensvale Scout Group, Labrador Scout Group, Ormeau Scout Group, Paradise Point Scout Group, Tamborine Mountain Scout Group