Tweed Heads

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Tweed Heads which includes 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 Cabarita Beach or Casuarina 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 HK$1,964 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
HK$1,964
HK$1,964 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (968 reviews)
"Room 145 had luke warm water ONLY in the kitchen sink and the bathroom basin, disappointing and somewhat inconvenient. The door to the balcony was difficult to open as the lock clip spring was either broken or had lost tension. Comments intended so these issues are addressed and future guests do ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Mantra Twin Towns
Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra on Salt Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is HK$852 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
HK$852
HK$852 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Really nice suite with lovely furniture and fittings. Well priced. Really wanted an ocean view room as was advertised, but couldn't see much unless you stood on your toes and peered over the trees!! A really pleasant stay at a very relaxing location, thanks!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 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 HK$985 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
HK$985
HK$985 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic stay"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 parking, a full-service spa, and room service. Popular attractions Casuarina Beach and Bogangar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (641 reviews)
"It was recently refurbished (furniture) so very nice."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort
Pepper in Salt Apartments
Pepper in Salt Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Bells Blvd, Kingscliff, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff Beach ...
Pepper in Salt Apartments
Tweed Ultima Apartments
Tweed Ultima Apartments
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! (652 reviews)
"Great apartment, bigger than we expected. Excellent location close to shops and beaches."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024

Tweed Ultima Apartments
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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