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
E-bike rentals and shuttle services.
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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.