Discover Northern NSW: The Emerging Holiday Hotspot

The Tweed Coast/Northern Rivers (Northern NSW) – a secret hub gaining popularity for people of all ages, all within 15-20 minutes of the Gold Coast border.

Boasting some of Australia’s most beautiful (and uncrowded) beaches, with Cabarita Beach taking out the Top Spot in 2020.

Gold Coast Holiday Homes can also host your next holiday! Pop over and see what all the fuss is about…

Things to do for Families:

• Tropical Fruit World : Explore Tropical Fruit World –With exotic fruit tasting, tractor rides, animal feeding, boat rides, garden games and more. People of all ages will find this interactive farm tour entertaining.
• Hosanna farmstay : Escape the stress of life in the city and enjoy swimming (in the dam), feeding pigs pumpkins, and milking cows.
• The Northern Rivers Rail Trail : Ride your bike along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail for a fantastic family day out. With trail running from Murwillumbah to Crabbes creek and lots of food and entertainment stops on the way.
• Swimming and chilling in Cudgen Creek or Hastings Point Creek.  Go fishing, take a kayak, or hire a paddle board from The Water Sports Guru.

Things to do for Adventure seekers

• Conquer UKI’s new Bike Mountain Trail.  With 8 mountain bike trails from beginner to expert level.  And a pump bike track suited to kids aged (5-12).
• Kite Loft :  Australia’s newest kitesurfing retail shop with HydroFoils, surfboards, and kite surfing equipment.  The beautiful bays and windy conditions in Spring always make kitesurfing a fun option for those who dare.
• Whale Watching or Snorkelling for Turtles : from Autumn to Spring & snorkel with turtles around Cook island with Cooly Eco Adventures.

Things to Do for Dog lovers:

• Dog Beaches : From Fingal to Kingscliff, Salt to Cabarita and Hastings Point Beach there are miles of uncrowded spaces to run with your dog off leash.
• Walk and Eat : Brew & Bake in Kingscliff offer lots of tasty baked treats for you and your doggo.

Things to Do for Nature lovers

• Cape Byron Walking Track : This 3.7km loop takes you through rainforest, beach, and cliffside with unmatched ocean views. You’ll reach the easternmost point of mainland Australia and the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse.
• Nightcap National Park and Minyon Falls : Home to Minyon Falls, a stunning 100m waterfall surrounded by World Heritage-listed rainforest, Hike down to the base for a swim in the rock pools or enjoy the lookout from above.
• Go Snorkelling : or relax in the clear blue waters at the Tweed River, Cudgen Creek or Hastings Point.
• Mount Wollumbin: (Please note you cannot climb Mount Warning.) Drive through the Tweed Valley and enjoy lookouts like The Pinnacle or Blackbutts Lookout for incredible views over Wollumbin/Mount Warning.  Explore nearby villages like Uki and enjoy river swims, waterfalls (like Protesters Falls), and picnic spots.

Things to Do for the ‘Foodies’

• Potager in Carool : The most awarded restaurant in the Northern Rivers Potager is recognised among the best in Australia and voted silver in 2023 Readers Choice awards. Modern Australian.
• Flutterbies Café : Experience High Tea held in their exquisite tea room, amidst fresh rose petals, vintage lace, and fine floral china.  The three-tiered high tea stand comes brimming with delectable house made sweets and warm savoury items.
• Cubby Bakehouse: This little bakery serves some of the most delicious cakes and baked goods you’ve ever tried. Trust us! It’s worth a trip.
• Husk Distillers : ‘Creators of the famous Ink Gin’ is pioneering Australia’s only virgin cane rum from paddock to bottle on their family farm in Tumbulgum. Along with fabulous food enjoy, garden games, a large grassy area for the kids to play, cows to feed, and a gin tour. Husk is the ‘place to be’ this summer.
• Earth Beer Company Brewery : Enjoy a locally brewed cold beer in a cool shack on a farm in Cudgen.  Food trucks and music, Open Fridays & Weekends.

Accommodation in the Northern Rivers.