DESTINATION: Tweed Heads

Sitting on the New South Wales border next to Coolangatta in Queensland, Tweed Heads and Coolangatta have been labelled the 'Twin Towns' and form a family holiday resort destination at the southern end of the Gold Coast tourist strip. Quieter than the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads is an ideal holiday base, with accommodation to suit all budgets and easy access to beaches and the towns and villages of the hinterland. For a change of pace, the Gold Coast with its nightlife and themed attractions is only a few kilometres north.

Main Attractions

Morning and afternoon tea, and lunch cruises, flat-bottomed boat cruises and cruises with special activities are all available on the Tweed River. Deep-sea fishing charters are also offered. • Captain Cook lighthouse, Point Danger • Razorback lookout • Cultural centre • Maritime museum and pioneer park • Pioneer Country • Markets • June: Wintersun Festival • Aug: Banana festival and harvest week • Oct: Rainforest Week, Tweed Games; Tropicarnival; Indy Grand Prix — Gold Coast • Nov: Agricultural show • Dec: Christmas on the Tweed

Nearby attractions

Not far to the north of town is the Currumbin Sanctuary, open daily, 8am-5pm. Here, at this famous wildlife park, visitors can hand-feed the native animals and brightly coloured lorikeets. Further south towards Murwillumbah there are major tourist attractions such as Tropical Fruit World, 15km south, off the Pacific Hwy. Open daily 10am-5pm, there is a huge plantation and visitors can see, touch, taste and smell a variety of fruits. Crystal Creek Miniatures is a miniature animal stud, located just outside Murwillumbah, toward Chillingham. Enjoy an informative and amusing tour of the stud and play with the miniature animals. The stud is open Wed-Mon. Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is beside Boyds Bay Bridge. Inland there are many small mountain villages to explore and 3 World Heritage-listed national parks; Mount Warning, Nightcap and Border Ranges.

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Region: Northern Rivers - Subtropical NSW

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Scattered throughout the Northern Rivers are dozens of delightful towns, villages, and rural hamlets. There are classic country hotels, cafes and guest houses and an abundance of fetes, fairs and festivals. The region's cultural mix has produced a vibrant and exuberant regional identity, with thriving visual and performing arts communities. Food lovers will find a new taste sensation at every turn - with an almost unlimited choice of eating houses and dining styles. more

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