Lonely PlanetJul 27, 2026
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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- Chesson LodgeHotelLuxurious four-bedroom Queenslander in Uki.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Northern Rivers Rail TrailTrailMurwillumbah, Australia24km trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek.
- Better by BikePlaceMurwillumbah, AustraliaE-bike rentals and shuttle services.
- Gidjuum Gulganyi WalkTrailTweed, Australia4-day trail through Gondwana rainforest.
- 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.
- Apex DiningRestaurantMurwillumbah, AustraliaMurwillumbah restaurant looking out over the Tweed River.
- Bar BrutoRestaurantCasuarina, AustraliaTapas and wine bar with Spanish-style cuisine.
- PipitRestaurantPottsville, AustraliaSought-after reservation with sustainable seafood.
- Tweed Regional GalleryMuseumMurwillumbah, AustraliaFeatures local artists and Margaret Olley's home studio.
- Pasta’bahRestaurantMurwillumbah, AustraliaMakes homemade lasagne.
- Murbah Farmers’ MarketMarketMurwillumbah, Australia
- Mount Jerusalem National ParkSightTweed, Australia
- Nightcap National ParkSightTweed, Australia