Fast facts
- Endless surfing, beaches and waterways
- Northernmost town on the NSW coast
- 862 km north of Sydney, population 56,000
Why go there
The sub-tropical climate, great beaches and relaxed lifestyle make this a natural holiday spot. The Tweed region is also the place to see some of Australia's and the world's top surfers in action. Grafted onto those natural credentials is a huge array of leisure and recreation options, including some of the largest licensed clubs in the country.
History
The local, sub-tropical rainforest of this part of the coast was home to the Bundjalung and Minjungbal people. Timber cutters arrived in the 1840s, quickly followed by farmers who planted crops in the rich volcanic soil of the region. For many years Tweed Heads remained a sleepy coastal town and still today it retains some of that magic.
Things to do
- Experience nightlife Tweed-style at one of the area's celebrated licensed clubs, such as the Twin Towns Services Club and the South Tweed Bowling Club.
- Explore the region from an Aboriginal perspective at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which includes a museum, art gallery and souvenir shop.
- Explore the beautiful Tweed River. Take a relaxing cruise from Tweed Heads or hire a houseboat and discover the river for yourself
- See the amazing vista from Razorback Lookout, which includes much of the spectacular Tweed River Valley.
Events
- The Wintersun Festival in June is Australia's leading annual Retro Nostalgia Festival, featuring more than 1,000 hot rod, custom and classic cars and more than 100 bands and performers, as well as dancing, street parade and competitions.
Don’t miss
- A drive along the glorious Tweed River Valley through World Heritage-listed National Parks.
- Tweed Heads Markets, first Sunday of the month.
- Feasting on ocean fresh seafood at Tweed Harbour.
- Duranbah Beach to check out the surf or Fingal Beach for a perfect picnic spot.
- Bird watching at Fingal Headland.
- A whale-watching cruise during the humpback migration season.
