Kingscliff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kingscliff showing a garden
Kingscliff showing a garden
Kingscliff showing general coastal views
Kingscliff which includes a park and general coastal views
Kingscliff showing general coastal views and a beach

This coastal town is renowned for its scenic coastline, hinterland mountains and long white beaches, making it the perfect base for a seaside getaway.

Kingscliff features sandy beaches, surrounding rainforests and parks and close proximity to local attractions. Make this tranquil town your spot for holiday relaxation.

Laze on the golden beach and spend a day splashing about in the shallow tides on Kingscliff Beach. Swim, fish and paddleboard in the water or scuba dive at the Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. Take your surfboard to the reef break at the southern end of the beach.

Explore the surrounding nature parks and rainforests. Hike through coastal rainforest to discover flora and fauna unique to the area. Visit Point Danger’s lookout to see dolphins playing in the water. Walk through the Cudgen Nature Reserve and kayak or fish in Cudgen Creek. Climb nearby Mount Warning or ride a bike from Kingscliff to Pottsville Beach. Relax on a boat cruise along the Tweed River estuary and see the volcanic crater in the Tweed Valley.

Take a trip to Fingal Head Lighthouse and see the ruins of the lightkeeper’s house. This modest beacon was built in 1872. Its powerful illumination is due to its position on one of the easternmost points on the coast. The surrounding area is a great spot to fly kites, fish or simply look out to sea.

Marine Parade is Kingscliff's central street. Stop for a morning coffee, browse in speciality stores, see art at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre and in the evening, dine in style at an alfresco restaurant.

Kingscliff is a beachside community located south of Tweed Heads in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. The town is divided by a waterway, allowing access from the historic town centre to the outer areas. It is a 15-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport, 45 minutes from Mount Warning and 80 minutes from Brisbane and Lamington National Park.


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Our pick of the best Kingscliff Hotel Deals

Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue Kingscliff NSW
The price is AU$160 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$160
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything you need here at Salt, Kingscliff. A variety of restaurants and food options. Patrolled beach, pool, tennis and great walking / cycling path. Our room was freshly painted and clean. We chose the breakfast option and the buffet had a great variety.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Mantra on Salt Beach
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Bells Boulevard Kingscliff NSW
The price is AU$187 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$187
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were helpful. Room was clean. Brilliant chilled room, although smelt musky, and the bedroom air vent has black mould on it. Not sure what’s behind the vent. Beautiful layout and lovely outlook to the main pool area. The resort could use some money spent to just update broken or rundown areas. ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$189 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$189
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,426 reviews)
Yes, it was really a good experience.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$185 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$185
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
The room, hotel and amenities met all of our family needs. We will definitely be back! Thank you

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$171 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$171
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,498 reviews)
Check in was excellent. Room was abit dirty- dusty- window sills above bed and in bathroom. Grouting in shower had some mould. Tiles around pool edge needed a clean.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$263 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$263
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Loved the size of the bathroom room was amazing

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Kingscliff

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Casuarina

Beaches, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Casuarina. Make a stop by Casuarina Beach or South Kingscliff Beach while you're exploring.

Casuarina
Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens and Crematorium is situated in a beautiful and tranquil location in the Tweed Valley. It is a complete funeral care centre. 
Over 5.5 hectares of beautiful gardens with Australian native plants, magnificent hedging and sculpted trees provide a haven of natural beauty and serenity. A place that allows you the peace to grieve and reflect, a place that honours your loved one. Melaleuca is not only a place of peace. It is an extraordinary memorial to those who have gone before us. It is an important gift for our children, their children, their grandchildren.

Chinderah

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Chinderah. A stop by Stotts Island Nature Reserve is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Chinderah
Wonderful spot to roam and pick your own sunflowers #nature

Cudgen

While there might not be top attractions in Cudgen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach.

Cudgen
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Kings Forest

Kings Forest might not have many top sights, but Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kings Forest
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Banora Point

Banora Point might not have many top sights, but Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club and Kirra Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Banora Point
Fingal Lighthouse which includes landscape views, a beach and a coastal town

Fingal Head

Travellers like the monuments in Fingal Head, and Fingal Head Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fingal Head


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