Kingscliff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Kingscliff

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$169 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$169
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 4 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 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$187
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, breaky buffet was terrible

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$287 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$287
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Clean, spacious rooms.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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$187 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$187
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,385 reviews)
Great place to stay , excellent breakfast

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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$179 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$179
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
The pools and games room were the stand out as well as location. Room was dated and not ‘deluxe’ as per our booking… toilet struggled to flush and bath seemed to take ages for water to drain away

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$450 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$450
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
Excellent staff including front desk and concierge. Beachfront views are incredible.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel 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
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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
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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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