Our places - towns and villages

As one of the ‘Twin Towns’ with neighbouring Coolangatta on the Queensland and New South Wales border, Tweed Heads is a regional city that offers a CBD business precinct, busy industrial area, marina, shopping, resort style accommodation and entertainment.

Jack Evans Boat Harbour and Twin Towns Services Club provide a welcoming presence as the gateway to NSW, and is the place to be to celebrate New Year’s Eve twice thanks to daylight savings. The Tweed Mall shopping centre is a retail hub with surrounding areas featuring government and commercial offices and small business. Wharf Street and Minjungbal Drive connect commuters to the busy industrial areas of Tweed Heads South.

Tweed Heads South is separated by the Tweed River and Boyds Bay and comprises a large services trade commercial area and a regional shopping centre Tweed City which services a customer base beyond the Tweed.

There is a smaller residential area within Tweed Heads South which also includes several aged care facilities. The locality includes a high school, a number of primary schools and the region’s sport complex, Arkinstall Park.

Kingscliff (including Salt)

Unlike many traditional seaside communities, Kingscliff has evolved into a vibrant beach holiday destination without losing its wonderful beach village character.

The esplanade features award-winning cafes and restaurants and charming shopping boutiques. The Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Cudgen Headland SLSC and the Kingscliff Beach Bowls club offer plenty of entertainment options each week.

Directly opposite the CBD, the stunning beachfront Rowan Robinson Park attracts locals and visitors every day of the week.

Coastal villages

Fingal Head offers some of the best experiences below the waves. Cook Island is a small volcanic outcrop offshore from Fingal Head and is a beautiful marine playground, as well as having significance to local Aboriginal culture. It is home to green and loggerhead turtles and a stunning variety of tropical and subtropical marine wildlife. Local businesses in this area benefit from the natural attractions on offer that draw people from all over the world.

Chinderah is one of the Tweed’s hidden treasures. It has expansive views at every turn and is a perfect hideaway for a little peace, relaxation, fishing and picnics in the riverside park or a quiet ale at the riverside pub. It is famous for some of the freshest local seafood you will find.

Casuarina is the perfect seaside escape. The streets are lined with contemporary homes that have famously redefined beach architecture. The community generally comprises young families wanting an active, healthy, outdoor lifestyle or empty nesters enjoying a year-round resort lifestyle.

Bogangar/Cabarita Beach is a pocket of paradise on the Tweed Coast. It is almost completely encircled by a nature reserve, lake and beautiful beaches. It has a laid-back beach village character and the locals commonly refer to it as ‘Caba’. With legendary surf breaks, unspoilt beaches and sheltered coves, Cabarita has been a paradise for surfers, sun seekers and holidaymakers for generations.

Hastings Point is almost entirely surrounded by water and holiday activities revolve around the famous estuary and ocean. From the top of the headland at you can watch the whales during June-November and take in amazing views along the Tweed Coast.

Pottsville is a picture-postcard vision of the quintessential seaside holiday destination. Caravans and tents line the banks of the creek where children splash around in the clear, calm waters while anglers cast a line from the nearby banks. It’s an easy stroll to the beach, shops and some great cafes and restaurants.

Murwillumbah

On the banks of the Tweed River, Murwillumbah is the creative and cultural hub of the Tweed Valley. A vintage country town dotted with art deco shopfronts, where local business owners have restored historic federation style buildings into cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

Paved walkways stretch along the scenic Tweed River and offer views of the world heritage listed Wollumbin/Mount Warning.

Murwillumbah is the gateway to Wollumbin/Mount Warning and it’s a great base to explore the astounding natural wonders of the Tweed hinterland. Murwillumbah South is a regional industrial area and is home to some of the most successful and innovative business in the Tweed.

Rural and hinterland villages

Tumbulgum is well known for its classic country pub, friendly locals and absolutely exquisite riverfront location. It’s a gorgeous place to stop and experience the beauty of Tweed’s hinterland villages, with a great view to Wollumbin/Mount Warning.

Crystal Creek is a small community at the foot of the Caldera Range and Springbrook Mountain. Unique rainforest accommodation attracts a range of tourists to the area all who enjoy exploring The Tweed.

Chillingham is a charming rural farm village with roadside stalls offering homegrown veggies and exotic fruits and good ol’ Aussie tucker and an historic general store.

Uki village is housed with historical buildings that date back to the town’s early days as a thriving dairy and timber centre. Today the village is home to a range of small businesses including art studios, shops, cafes and a bakery, with a laid-back, alternative vibe.

Stokers Siding offers is own unique charm with many local events being held at the 100 year old historic community hall.

Burringbar’s local businesses benefit from road trippers keen to visit its unique offerings including the award-winning Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses, the Burringbar Rainforest Nursery and Heath’s Old Wares and Collectables.

Mooball locals have taken their town’s name literally and painted black and white cow patches on just about everything! It’s a one of a kind village with its own unique charm.

Crabbes Creek is a very quiet rural village where you can enjoy rambling gardens, birdlife, a picnic and barbecue area and visit the general store.

Tyalgum is a historic village oozing country charm and features quaint old buildings that have been lovingly transformed by business owners into cottage cafes, art galleries, gift stores and accommodation.