Tweed Heads West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef!
Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef!
Aerial panoramic view of the Fingal Head Beach near Tweed Heads in northern New South Wales, Australia

Popular places to visit

Just South of the Queensland border you'll run into Fingal Head. A quaint village style atmosphere where the beach and surfers find their synergy and a photographers interest is piqued by the Lighthouse and the sand pumping jerry. The walk along the beach is good for you. #stunningstructures

Fingal Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fingal Head Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Fingal Head Beach
Duranbah Beach, or "Dee-bah" to the locals, is another famous surf beach just over the #Queensland border in NSW.

Duranbah Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Duranbah Beach during your travels in Tweed Heads? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Duranbah Beach
The most delicious salad I've had in quite a while. Made up of the usual salad suspects - lettuce, tomato, onion with a few surprising extras - kiwi fruit, papaya and dragonfruit! #FoodieFinds

Tropical Fruit World

Enjoy an outing to Tropical Fruit World during your stay in Tweed Heads. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tropical Fruit World
Sunset at Kingscliff

South Kingscliff Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kingscliff Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

South Kingscliff Beach
Fingal Lighthouse which includes landscape views, a beach and a coastal town

Fingal Lighthouse

Illuminating the sea through dark nights, this beacon keeps ships and their crews safe and serves as a reminder of Australia’s past maritime dependence.

Fingal Lighthouse
Maggies Beach

Maggies Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maggies Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Maggies Beach

Activities

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise
Catch a Crab

Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

AU$95
per adult
Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch
Snorkeling with Turtles at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve

AU$139
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Astra Lumina Gold Coast at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

AU$50
per adult
Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

AU$159
per adult
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast
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Our pick of the best Tweed Heads West Hotel Deals

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 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$189
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,458 reviews)
Yes and yes

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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$232 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$232
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Food outlets poir

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$172 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$172
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (4,539 reviews)
Large Room and great view

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$200 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$200
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
Dorsett Gold Coast
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$263 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$263
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
The room itself was comfortable and well-presented, but the lack of complementary amenities beyond basic tea and coffee was disappointing compared to other hotels in the same category. Unfortunately, the most negative part of our stay was the service — several staff members were noticeably rude, ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

QT Gold Coast
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2807 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is AU$203 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$203
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
Stylish, clean and ergonomic. Great little bar and bar staff too.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Tweed Heads West

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Cobaki Lakes

Cobaki Lakes might not have many top sights, but Bilinga Beach and Tugun Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cobaki Lakes
Panorama of Duranbah Beach from Lovers Rock Park in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia

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.

Tweed Heads South
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Banora Point

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

Banora Point
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Terranora

While there might not be top attractions in Terranora, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tropical Fruit World and Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Terranora
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
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

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