Tweed Heads Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cabarita Beach showing a sandy beach
With family-friendly beaches, surf swells, riverside greenery, fascinating Aboriginal heritage and an exciting nightlife, this coastal town is the ideal beach getaway.

Tweed Heads is a popular beach holiday destination known for its pristine beaches, surf breaks, pleasant climate and fantastic leisure activities. Explore Tweed Heads’ collection of golden sandy beaches and estuarine foreshores to find countless spots for fun in the sun. Experience the town’s lively nightlife, explore the surrounding national parks and discover the cultural heritage of the local Aboriginal people.

Get into holiday mode with a lazy day in the sun at Tweed Heads’ magnificent beaches. Many of the area’s best swimming spots are patrolled by lifeguards. Shallow estuaries and lagoons provide additional family-friendly swimming opportunities. Rent a surfboard or join a surf school and check out the rolling swells along the Tweed Heads coast. Kayak or stand-up paddleboard around Terranora Creek and snorkel around the headland. Deep-sea fishing and beach fishing are popular. Charter tours operate regularly from the Tweed Heads wharf.

Escape busier town beaches and check out Letitia Spit and Dreamtime Beach, where you can lay out a towel and take in far-north New South Wales’ seemingly endless sunshine. Watch for dolphins at nearby Point Danger Lookout or spot whales between June and November. For an invigorating coastal walk, try the trail climbing the headland to Fingal Head Lighthouse.

Make a trip to the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which has a museum, gallery and riverside walking track through beautiful eucalypt woodlands and Tweed River mangroves. Fourteen different national parks around Tweed Heads, including the majestic volcano-formed mountain ranges near Mount Warning, offer fantastic hiking opportunities through ancient rainforests and native bushland.

Tweed Heads is located on the north-easternmost tip of New South Wales. It is part of the Legendary Pacific Coast Touring Route. Queensland’s Gold Coast Airport is the nearest airport to the town. Southern Queensland, including Tweed Heads’ neighbour Coolangatta, is in easy reach. With the exciting nightlife that Tweed Heads and Coolangatta offer, you might want to jump the border to the Queensland time zone on New Year’s Eve and celebrate midnight twice.

Where to stay in Tweed Heads

Kingscliff featuring a park

Kingscliff

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kingscliff. A stop by Kingscliff Beach or Casuarina Beach might round out your trip.

Kingscliff
Cabarita Beach featuring a sandy 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.

Cabarita Beach
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Pottsville

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

Pottsville
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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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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.

Hastings Point
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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
Mantra Twin Towns
Mantra Twin Towns
4 out of 5
Corner Griffith & Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
The price is AU$195 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$195
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Mantra Twin Towns
Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra on Salt Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is AU$195 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$195
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Mantra on Salt Beach
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Bells Boulevard, Salt Village, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$239
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Helpful staff member ."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
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.
Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort
Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort
4.5 out of 5
9 Dianella Drive, Casuarina, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Casuarina Beach and Bogangar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"Good value accommodation"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort
Paradiso Resort Kingscliff
Paradiso Resort Kingscliff
4 out of 5
78-80 Marine Parade, Kingscliff, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kingscliff Beach and South ...
7.8/10 Good! (542 reviews)
"Quiet little town, perfect getaway."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024

Paradiso Resort Kingscliff
Tweed Ultima
Tweed Ultima
4.5 out of 5
20 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Coolangatta Beach and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (621 reviews)
"Parking 🅿️ spaces were tiny"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

Tweed Ultima
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.

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