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The GuardianSep 23, 2026

Byron Bay’s ‘daggier neighbour’ named in Lonely Planet’s 2027 Best in Travel list

The Tweed region is easily as beautiful as nearby Byron, but without the glamour and crowds. For locals, the biggest drawcard is the community Locals in the Tweed region already knew we were a bit special, obviously. The sheer beauty of the place routinely stops you in your tracks. It turns out we are also having a moment on the world stage. Along with the Red Centre in the Northern Territory,…

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Lonely PlanetJul 27

Guide to the Tweed, New South Wales

With a flourishing food scene, brand-new biking and hiking trails and pristine beaches, the Tweed might just be one of Australia

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  • Northern Rivers Rail TrailTrail24km trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek.
  • Better by BikePlaceE-bike rentals and shuttle services.
  • Apex DiningRestaurantMurwillumbah restaurant looking out over the Tweed River.
  • Tweed Regional GalleryMuseumFeatures local artists and Margaret Olley's home studio.
  • Pasta’bahRestaurantMakes homemade lasagne.
  • Murbah Farmers’ MarketMarket
  • Elsewhere
  • Gold Coast AirportAirportGold Coast, AustraliaStraddles the border between Queensland and New South Wales.
  • Savour the TweedFestivalTweed, AustraliaOctober food festival with taste trails and art exhibitions.
  • Blue Water MotelHotelKingscliff, AustraliaFreshly renovated rooms near Kingscliff Beach.
  • Hosanna FarmstayHotelTweed, AustraliaCabins and camping where kids feed farm animals.
  • Chesson LodgeHotelUki, AustraliaLuxurious four-bedroom Queenslander in Uki.
  • Origin HouseHotelCarool, AustraliaSelf-contained property on a working coffee plantation.
  • Farm & CoRestaurantTweed, AustraliaFarm with seasonal menu and banquet lunch.
  • Husk DistilleryRestaurantTweed, AustraliaFarm-to-bottle restaurant serving rum and cocktails.
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi WalkTrailTweed, Australia4-day trail through Gondwana rainforest.
  • Mount Jerusalem National ParkSightTweed, AustraliaMount Jerusalem is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 635 km north of Sydney.
  • Nightcap National ParkSightTweed, AustraliaThe 8,080-hectare (20,000-acre) park was created in April 1983 and is situated 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Lismore.
  • Connect AdventuresPlaceTweed, AustraliaOffers guided hikes and catered meals.
  • Yuraygir Coastal WalkTrailTweed, Australia5-day journey across beaches and headlands.
  • Black Dingo CafeRestaurantTweed Heads, AustraliaOceanside cafe overlooking surfers.
  • Bar BrutoRestaurantCasuarina, AustraliaTapas and wine bar with Spanish-style cuisine.
  • PipitRestaurantPottsville, AustraliaSought-after reservation with sustainable seafood.
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