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About Tweed
Tweed sits right on the NSW/Queensland border, sharing its coastline with the southern end of the Gold Coast. The region covers the twin-town border strip around Tweed Heads and Coolangatta, the beach towns along the Tweed Coast, and the green hinterland of the Tweed Valley leading up to Mount Warning. It's a popular base for travellers who want Gold Coast convenience without Gold Coast crowds, plus easy access to Byron Bay to the south.
Where to stay in Tweed
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta border
The strip around Point Danger is the most built-up part of Tweed, with clubs, restaurants and the border itself running straight through the middle of town. It suits travellers who want to walk to dining and entertainment on both sides of the border. Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta and The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta both sit above the Twin Towns Services Club, while Twin Towns Motel is a simpler, budget-friendly option a short walk away.
Kingscliff
Kingscliff is a laid-back beach town with a walkable main street of cafes and restaurants, popular with families and couples. Mantra on Salt Beach Kingscliff and Peppers Salt Resort & Spa Kingscliff are both set in the Salt Village precinct a short stroll from the sand, while Ingenia Holidays Kingscliff is a holiday park option that suits families travelling with a caravan or wanting a self-contained cabin.
Cabarita Beach and Casuarina
A little further south, Cabarita Beach and Casuarina have a quieter, surf-town feel with a well-known break at Norries Headland. Cotton Beach Resort and The Beach Cabarita both put you close to the headland and the village shops, while Santai Resort at Casuarina is a good fit for longer, self-catered stays.
Murwillumbah and the Tweed Valley
Inland from the coast, Murwillumbah is the gateway to the Tweed Valley's dairy farms, art spaces and Mount Warning. It's a practical base if you want to explore the hinterland rather than stay beachside the whole trip. Murwillumbah Motor Inn and Gallery Motel are both straightforward, well-located motels in town.
Budget stays close to the centre
If you'd rather keep costs down and stay central, Tweed Heads has a good spread of motels and apartments within a few minutes of the river and beaches: Blue Water Motel, Blue Pelican Motel, Arabella Motor Inn, Surf Beach Motel Tweed and Tweed Ultima Apartments are all solid, no-fuss choices. Travellers with a tent, campervan or caravan can also try Tasman Holiday Parks - North Star or Pyramid Holiday Park.
What is Tweed known for?
- Duranbah Beach, a well-known surf break right on the NSW/Queensland border
- Fingal Head Lighthouse, a small 1870s lighthouse with coastal views over Point Danger
- Tropical Fruit World, a working farm near Duranbah where you can taste and learn about tropical fruit
- Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah, home to a recreated version of the artist's Sydney studio
- Mount Warning National Park, an eroded volcanic peak in the Tweed Valley popular with hikers
- Norries Headland at Cabarita Beach, a coastal walking track with lookouts along the way
How much does accommodation in Tweed cost?
Budget motels around Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah are the cheapest option and suit travellers who mainly want a base to sleep at. Mid-range apartments and resorts in Kingscliff and Cabarita Beach cost more but usually include a pool and are closer to the beach. Full-service resorts with spa facilities, such as the options in Kingscliff's Salt Village, sit at the top of the price range. Prices move with school holidays and long weekends, so book ahead if you're travelling over these periods.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Tweed
Decide first whether you want to be near the border strip's dining and nightlife, a beach town like Kingscliff or Cabarita, or inland near Murwillumbah for hinterland day trips. A car makes it much easier to move between these areas, since they're spread along a stretch of coast and valley rather than packed into one walkable centre. Gold Coast Airport is the closest airport and sits just across the border, so factor a short transfer into your plans either way.
