Kingscliff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A park with trees, a picnic table, and a walking path.
A beach with people and boats.
A beach with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and trees.
A beach with a person sitting on the sand, palm trees, and a clear blue sea.
A coastal road with clear turquoise water, large rocks, and a paved path.

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$144 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$144
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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$169 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$169
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This resort was nice and has great potential but unfortunately it hasn’t been maintained as well as it should have been over the years. The silicone in the shower was full of mould and the tv was so outdated we couldn’t even watch a movie. The only food available during the day was a toastie or a ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 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$188 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$188
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,497 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay and would recommend this stay. Beautiful service and close to everywhere you would want to go"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$255 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$255
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,579 reviews)
"A very clean corner room but a somewhat odd layout that did not make great use of the space. Pool was fantastic and the staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
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$440 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$440
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (838 reviews)
"beautiful in every way"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Voco Gold Coast

Voco Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$175 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$175
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Simple easy check in with friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Voco Gold Coast
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Kingscliff

Find the best Kingscliff areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kingscliff
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Pottsville

Pottsville is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pottsville Beach and New Brighton Beach.

Cabarita Beach

Beaches, cafes and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cabarita Beach. Check out Casuarina Beach or Cabarita Beach while you're exploring the area.

Casuarina

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

Tweed Heads South

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and water parks in Tweed Heads South. You might want to make time for a stop at Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club or Tweed City.

Hastings Point

Hastings Point is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Maggies Beach and Cudgen Nature Reserve.



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