The Tweed - Official Visitor Guide by The Tweed Tourism Company

Official Visitor s Guide PRISTINE BEACHES AND WATERWAYS, CHARMING VILLAGES, ART TRAILS AND WORLD HERITAGE-LISTED NATIONAL PARKS

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Welcome to the Tweed IMAGINE A PLACE WHERE SPARKLING SEASIDE VILLAGES, FULL OF THE BEST IN FOOD, COFFEE AND SURF BREAKS, GIVE WAY ALONG WIDE RIVERS TO EXPANSIVE GREEN PLAINS AND COUNTRY TOWNS FULL OF ART, FARMS AND FRIENDLY WELCOMES.

It’s The Tweed, a place of sacred stories and contemporary spirit; where coast, river and valley villages offer an unforgettable break away from the everyday. There are World Heritage-listed national parks and millennia-old Gondwana rainforest, along with events celebrating wellness, food, sport and music. Choose your ideal stay from luxury resorts and country homesteads to easy camping and on-trend glamping. From the buzzing hum of Tweed Heads to the coast-hugging hamlets of Kingscliff and Casuarina, Cabarita and Pottsville, you’ll find celebrated chefs, skilled baristas, live music and aquatic adventures. Along the Tweed River are boat cruises, farms growing fresh produce, makers of awarded gin and rum, crafters of must-eat cheese and quenching beer. Learn about our past at a museum housed in history itself, visit galleries and take home works from local artisans who are painting, knitting, sculpting and photographing. From all these places, the majestic Wollumbin Mount Warning is always in sight, a distinctive landmark and remnant of a once-towering ancient shield volcano, that lets you know you’ve arrived at The Tweed.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY We wish to acknowledge the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands.

Inspiration Inside... 03 Quintessential Tweed 04 Tweed Essentials 05 Map 07 Beside the Sea 29 Go with the River Flow 41 Gorgeous Valley Vibes 53 The View From Here 57 A Taste for the Tweed 61 Art Spaces & Creative Makers 68 To Market 69 Events in The Tweed 74 Step Lightly, Be Well & Embrace Culture 75 Naturally Gifted (National Parks) 77 Take a Trail of Discovery 79 The Panorama

The following guide is an initiative of The Tweed Tourism Co. (TTC). TTC is the peak body for destination marketing in this beautiful part of the world. If you would like to discuss holiday planning with our helpful team please contact us: P: 1800 674 414 | E: info@thetweed.com.au

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Quintessential Tweed S O M E H O L I DAY M U S T- D O S

Take a scenic valley drive to discover our Tweed Hinterland Gems (p71), from antique stores and farm-cafes to scenic lookouts and country markets. Tour Husk Distillers (p34) to learn how the famous Ink Gin is made, along with Australia’s first agricole rum, made from cane sugar harvested at the Husk farm. Dine out on the region’s ever-evolving food reputation from hatted chefs to awarded restaurants, with delicious menus built on local produce (p57). Surf famous breaks or take a tour out to see dolphins and swim with turtles, as well as spotting migrating whales (p7) in season. Cruise the mighty Tweed River (p29) and learn more about the region in a stunning setting.

Take a walk. Explore easy trails to longer hikes in our gorgeous national parks (p75). Experience our paddock to plate way of life at working farms with their own fresh food menus and visit dairy farms making irresistible cheeses and yoghurts (p57). Be creatively inspired (p61) at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, visit artists’ studios at M|Arts Precinct or tour colourful galleries from coast to countryside. Learn about the area’s indigenous history, culture and peoples at Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre (p35), at the Tweed Regional Museum’s Life|Land|Culture exhibition (p66) and aboard specific cultural cruises along the Tweed River. Head to the Pinnacle Lookout in Border Ranges National Park (p76) to take in sweeping views across the Tweed caldera. 3

Tweed Essentials

C L I M AT E

Northern New South Wales enjoys a mild, year round climate with highs around 30 degrees celcius in summer (December to February) and 20 degrees in winter (June to August). Overnight temperatures get as low as around 10 degrees in winter. Our wettest month is typically February with a subtropical wet season rainfall. SEASONALITY

Visitor seasons are aligned with major national holiday periods, sunny weather and school semester breaks. Accommodation rates and availabilities fluctuate with low, shoulder or high season periods. • Low season: April – August • Shoulder season: February – March and October – December

PAT RO L L E D B E AC H E S

Our beaches are gorgeous and inviting and best enjoyed in the right conditions and when safe to swim. Listen to the advice of our Surf Lifesavers at all times and swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches. Check where to swim and current beach conditions before diving in — you can find up-to-date details at beachsafe.org.au V I S I TO R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T R E S

Call into one of our three Visitor Information Centres (locations can be found inside the back cover) to meet a friendly local and get more details on what to do and where to go. P: 1800 674 414 E: info@thetweed.com.au

• High season or holiday season: December – January, March – April and September

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Byron Bay: 15mins Ballina Byron Airport: 30mins Sydney: 8hrs, 30mins

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Hire a bike or set off on foot to enjoy fresh air and sea views along our extensive path network that stretches 17km from Kingscliff and Cabarita, down to Hastings Point and Pottsville. Be sure to plan your day ahead and take water and sun cover. * Times and distances indicated on this map are approximate, please verify prior to departure. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

Beside the Sea

GORGEOUS BEACH VILLAGES HUG THE TWEED COASTLINE, FROM THE URBAN VIBRANCY OF TWEED HEADS IN THE NORTH TO THE SERENITY OF POTTSVILLE BEACH IN THE SOUTH.

Dotted along the Tweed Coast Road and offering almost 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, our seaside towns are distinctive, yet also weave seamlessly into one another as you journey along the scenic stretch from Fingal Head, Kingscliff and Casuarina to Cabarita Beach, Hastings Point and Pottsville. Our coast combines down-to-earth ease with sophisticated chic — from relaxed waterfront holiday parks to luxury stays with a view, and local coffee hangs to awarded dining, there are endless ways to relax into your next Tweed beach break.

Fingal & Chinderah

AS THE LONG, STRAIGHT STRETCH OF COASTLINE FROM TWEED HEADS TRACES SOUTH, FINGAL HEAD JUTS OUT TO SEA, POINTING TOWARDS NEARBY COOK ISLAND.

At Fingal Head is a rocky outcrop known as Giant’s Causeway, so named after the similar UNESCO Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site in Ireland, which was formed by lava flows halted by the cool ocean, resulting in rock pillars that rise like steps to a peak with views clear out to the horizon. For the local indigenous people, Fingal Head is known as Booninybah, said to mean ‘home of the giant echidna’, with the volcanic columns resembling an echidna’s spiny covering. In tranquil Fingal, you’ll also find fun surf breaks, laid-back fishing spots, chilled eateries and caravan and camping options close by.

Nearby Chinderah is a restful riverside getaway, just a stone’s throw from the beach and ideal for a bit of R&R for those who like to take it easy on holiday. Set on the banks of the Tweed River, your Chinderah holiday to-do list could include relaxed boating with a fishing rod, SUP or kayak paddling, slow walks along the winding river, 18 holes at the local course, browsing and buying antiques with a marine theme, lazy picnics in the park, fish and chips in the sun and good cheer at the local tavern overlooking the water.

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Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

KNOWN BY THE PEOPLE OF THE LOCAL BUNDJALUNG NATION AS JUNGARNGAHRIYAHN (JOONG-URRA-NARRIAN), SAID TO MEAN ‘PELICAN DANCE’, COOK ISLAND HAS ALSO BEEN KNOWN AS TURTLE ISLAND AND CONTINUES TO BE A SANCTUARY FOR BIRD AND MARINE LIFE TO THIS DAY.

One of only 13 aquatic reserves in New South Wales, Cook Island Aquatic Reserve is around 600m off shore from Fingal Head and comprises 80 hectares of protected marine area, which nurtures fish habitats and threatened species, conserves marine biodiversity and supports research and education.

Formed by lava flows from a vast shield volcano over 20 million years ago, the island has both hard and soft corals, with boulders forming walls and caves descending to the sandy sea floor. It’s thought that Cook Island, Julian Rocks near Byron Bay and the Solitary Islands further south, are a kind of ‘stepping stone’ pathway for tropical marine species moving up and down along the coastline. Arguably the stars of the show are the resident green sea turtles, ever-present in and around the Cook Island Aquatic Reserve and best encountered on an organised snorkelling tour out from Fingal Head, with sightings possible all year around. Temperate, subtropical and tropical species of fish, crustaceans and molluscs are also abundant in the complex rocky reefs of Cook Island, which also accommodates nesting seabirds, seeking a calm place to birth and raise their young.

As a safe harbour, Cook Island and its surrounding reserve provide habitat and resource for countless marine animals, including pufferfish and clownfish (hi Nemo!), as well as nudibranchs, stingrays, wobbegongs and even leopard sharks over summer. Several threatened or protected species are also found in the reserve, including the giant Queensland grouper, black rockcod, gold spotted rockcod and the grey nurse shark. Cook Island is a popular base for aquatic tours, with snorkelling trips available to explore the island’s marine life, along with scuba diving, boating, snorkelling and whale watching in season (fishing is not permitted within the reserve). Cook Island itself is a nature reserve with recreational use not permitted. For more details head to the Department of Primary Industries’ website. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

Kingscliff, Salt & Casuarina

DISCOVER BUSTLING HUBS TO SUIT ALL HOLIDAY NEEDS, FROM A CAFFEINE BOOST TO GLOBAL DISH, AQUATIC ADVENTURES AND BOUTIQUE BROWSING OR JUST A SKATE, CYCLE OR STROLL ALONG THE WATER’S EDGE.

Kingscliff has evolved into an urbane holiday offering, with upmarket resorts and a celebrated food scene, and it’s grown while retaining a laidback personality that still feels familiar, down-toearth and generous.

At the neighbouring Salt Village, you’ll find familiar five star resorts just a short step from rolling waves and a literal world of food, from seafood and Italian to Mexican, Indian and Thai, as well as French pastries come morning.

Everything is close by in Kingscliff village, whether you need to get the heart rate up with a surf lesson, paddle along Cudgen Creek or a snorkel beside green sea turtles; or you’re wanting something more chilled like a foreshore bike ride, beach-view sip, round of lawn bowls or a spot of retail therapy.

Neighbouring Casuarina, named for the wispy sheoak trees that fringe the beachfront, is a quiet local enclave that welcomes holiday-makers to enjoy its casual ambience and quality cuisine from coffee and pastries to hip Mexican drinks and dishes and mouth-watering Greek flavours.

If you need more Tweed holiday inspiration while in Kingscliff, pop into our light-filled and friendly Visitor Information Centre, right beside the sea.

You’ll not go hungry in this part of The Tweed, with nationally acclaimed restaurants tempting you at every turn, and a focus on locally sourced food, sustainable practices and impeccably styled interiors. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

ASK A LOCAL Laura Proctor, General Manager — Halcyon House I moved from Brisbane to the Tweed nearly eight years ago with my family after my husband relocated here for work. I noticed construction at what is now Halcyon House and was intrigued as to what was happening. A few years later I commenced at the hotel working closely with former General Manager Mauro de Riso who has been a huge influence on where I am today. The Tweed has come a long way in the short time I have been here. I enjoy riding to Hastings Point and Kingscliff with my family, exploring the local waterfalls including Minyon Falls and Killen Falls, and spending time on the Tweed River. The Tweed is so diverse and offers unlimited opportunity for exploring. There is always something to do here!

EXPLORE: I recently had lunch at Tweed River House in Murwillumbah. What an amazing experience that was, meeting the owners and hearing about the building’s history was a true insight. SIP: One can never go past a cocktail in the afternoon on the grass at Husk Distillers soaking in the gorgeous surroundings. EAT: Rather biased, but I adore Jason Barratt’s Wagyu and Rosemary Skewers with a glass of Halcyon Days Nero d’Avolo at Paper Daisy. DO: Currently my Sunday morning is spent at Nippers on Cabarita Beach with the family. We love the beach and enjoy the community here. Following that we usually have lunch somewhere local and then catch up with friends and family.

Cabarita

THE TWEED’S COASTAL TOWNS MAY HAVE SMALL FOOTPRINTS BUT THEY FIT A LOT IN TO EACH STEP AND CABARITA CAPTURES THIS PERFECTLY.

It’s where boutique luxury meets the simple joy of rock-hopping, and delectable menus that spark national conversation sit comfortably alongside surf shops, coffee stops, cocktail bars and hip homeware stores. Caba, as it’s known on the street, effortlessly strikes this balance between indulgence and simplicity, with heavenly scented day spas and beach-view bars adjoining quiet family beaches, famous surf breaks and short walks to stunning viewpoints, such as Norries Headland.

Families and nature-lovers are drawn here for the sweet picnic spots and play-parks for kids, as well as the preserved flora and fauna of Cudgen Nature Reserve and the birdwatching and water play of nearby Cudgen Lake. Weddings and romantic holidays for two are also well catered for. Accommodation in Cabarita ranges from beachview apartments to stylish boutique luxury and gorgeous luxe glamping close to the sea.

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Hastings Point & Pottsville FOR TRANQUILLITY, MEANDER FURTHER SOUTH ALONG THE TWEED COAST ROAD TO HASTINGS POINT AND POTTSVILLE, PROMISING VISITORS A RETREAT FROM THE HUBBUB OF LIFE AND A HOLIDAY REMINISCENT OF SIMPLER TIMES.

Back from the beach is a network of creeks and estuaries that guarantee endless water play and moments of calm. The dark mangrove-coloured fresh waters of Cudgera Creek provide a stunning and shallow place to paddle with holiday park lodgings right at the banks, while the saltwater Mooball Creek is fed by the inlet at Potts Point, an ideal splash pool for kids.

In these sweet villages you can cue all the anticipated coastal holiday highlights of fishing, lowtide rock pools, river kayaking, seaside picnics, fresh seafood, crisp fish and chips, laid-back caravan parks, local markets, barbecues and most other things sure to be on your relaxed getaway checklist. Pottsville’s food and drink scene ranges from casual coffee and aromatic bakehouse to a hip local bar for a laid-back sip and a not-to-be-missed culinary buzz.

‘ T H E B E AC H ’ C A B A R I TA A PA RT M E N T S 2-6 Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach 02 6670 0900 | bookings@thebeachcabarita.com.au thebeachcabarita.com.au The Beach offers luxury apartment accommodation on absolute beachfront at Tweed’s idyllic Cabarita Beach. Step out onto the sand for a family holiday, romantic getaway or surfing adventure. Cabarita Beach was recently named Australia’s best beach by Tourism Australia’s Beach Ambassador, and delivers the classic seaside village setting. Choose from beautifully appointed 2 or 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments, with ocean beachfront, pool-side or hinterland views. Facilities include gym and heated outdoor pool and spa, with direct beach access and patrolled beach. With only a very short walk to shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques and galleries, relax at The Beach Cabarita Apartments and immerse yourself in this perfect beachfront holiday. CA BA R I TA

H A LC YO N H O U S E

C A B A B R E A K H O L I DAY A PA RT M E N T S

21 Cypress Crescent, Cabarita Beach 02 6676 1444 | info@halcyonhouse.com.au halcyonhouse.com.au

49 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach 02 6674 8931 | enquiries@cababreak.com.au cababreak.com.au

Australia’s most unique beachside property.

Four spacious 4 Bedroom Apartments in the heart of Cabarita Beach. Perfect location for large family groups or corporates. The Pandanus Room is available with your stay to host your own family or corporate event.

Halcyon House is a boutique hotel with a spectacular beachfront location in Cabarita Beach. Featuring 22 rooms with bespoke interiors you can spend your Halcyon days poolside sipping cocktails, dining in Hatted restaurant Paper Daisy or relaxing at Halcyon Spa.

Walk to the beach, shops and cafes on your doorstep.

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CABARITA BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS

9 Dianella Drive, Casuarina 1800 882 360 | Santai@theoaksgroup.com.au oakshotels.com/en/oaks-santai-resort-casuarina

105 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach 02 6676 3232 info@cabaritabeachfrontapartments.com.au cabaritabeachfrontapartments.com.au

Located just 5 minutes from Casuarina beach and featuring contemporary and traditional Balinese design giving a haven of space and comfort. Relax under a leafy cabana by our grand pool and spa, dine at the onsite restaurant ‘The Spice Den’ or pamper yourself at our onsite wellness spa. Studios, one and two-bedroom self-contained apartments with inclusive Wi-Fi and Foxtel.

Enjoy a relaxed beach holiday in these selfcontained apartments located opposite beautiful Cabarita Beach. Overlooking Norries Headland, the apartments are perfectly positioned between the patrolled main beach and the peaceful south beach – offering swimming, surfing, beach/ nature walks and whale watching.

I N G E N I A H O L I DAYS KINGSCLIFF 46 Wommin Bay Road, Kingscliff 02 6674 2505 | kingscliff@ingeniaholidays.com.au ingeniaholidays.com.au/kingscliﬀ Nestled on the northern coastline of New South Wales, you’ll find Ingenia Holidays Kingscliff perched on a peninsula of the Tweed Coast, with the Tweed River in its front garden and Kingscliff Beach out the back. Settle into caravan, camping or cabin accommodation privately scattered across its 10 acres of subtropical gardens and make Ingenia Holidays Kingscliff your home base for holiday adventure. Onsite, you’ll find all the usual Ingenia Holidays amenities like a resort-style swimming pool, playground and games room for little ones, and then there’s camp kitchens, laundries and WiFi for mum and dad too. With world famous beaches on its doorstep, it’s no surprise this holiday park books out well in advance, so bookings are essential.

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SEASIDE CAMPING WITH THE UPSIDE OF LUXURY

TAV E R N A K I N G S C L I F F 22 Marine Parade, Kingscliff 0432 643 274 | bookings@taverna.net.au Taverna.net.au

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Located in Kingscliff on the beachfront, Taverna Kingscliff is a Greek-inspired modern restaurant. With just 60 seats and an ocean view, Taverna Kingscliff is the perfect spot for a long lunch, quiet dinner or beachside cocktail. The menu at Taverna Kingscliff is designed to share and uses only the freshest produce from the local region. Each dish has been carefully constructed to take advantage of the best seasonal produce enhanced with Greek flavours. On offer is an à la carte and 5 course Banquet menu. Every Sunday night our Chef takes care of the menu for you with a set 4 course ‘Chef’s Sustainable Banquet’. This menu changes weekly and is selected by the Chef on the day – a chance to sample items from our à la carte menu in a banquet style.

F I N S AT P L A N TAT I O N H O U S E

P I P I T R E S TAU R A N T

13 Duranbah Road, Duranbah 02 6674 4833 | events@fins.com.au ﬁnsatplantationhouse.com.au

Shop 4, 8 Coronation Ave, Pottsville 0490 380 117 | hello@pipitrestaurant.com pipitrestaurant.com

The coast’s most iconic wedding and events venue, managed by celebrity chef Steven Snow from FINS. Located 15 mins from the Gold Coast Airport and 30 mins from Byron Bay, our luxe venue is situated on a 65 hectare exotic fruit plantation with majestic sunset views of Mt Warning to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

Pipit is a celebration of our coastal lifestyle, great local produce and wood-fired cooking in an open plan kitchen. This contemporary Australian restaurant by chef Ben Devlin was also named the Regional Restaurant of the Year (Good Food Guide 2020).

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1/94 Marine Parade, Kingscliff 0418 622 676 | admin@chouxbox.net.au chouxbox.com.au

Your host on The Tweed Coast. Offering a variety of holiday accommodation, from luxurious houses to self-contained apartments, from Tweed Heads to Pottsville.

In the heart of Kingscliff opposite the picturesque beach, the Choux Box is a family run establishment that has been an institution for locals and holiday makers since 1993. Whether you’re looking for an early morning coffee, breakfast, morning tea (choose from the array of desserts all baked fresh daily on premises), lunch or a cocktail, the Choux Box has what you need! Open Mon-Fri 6am-2pm & Sat-Sun 7am-2pm. RESTAURANT • BAR

Let Kingscliff Accommodation be your host on The Tweed Coast.

CUDGEN HEADLAND SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, BAR & BISTRO 61 Marine Parade, Kingscliff 02 6674 1573 | gm@cudgenslsc.org.au cudgenslsc.org.au The Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Bar & Bistro is the only true beachfront venue in Kingscliff, offering a 180° view of the Pacific Ocean. Our beachfront deck is a great place to visit for a meal or drinks with friends and family. With an extensive bar menu, seasonal bistro meals, weekend breakfast, courtesy bus, live music and our very own beachfront Zinc café, we look forward to welcoming you. Be social with us on Facebook and Instagram and stay up to date with our latest specials.

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W O OY U N G B E AC H H O L I DAY PA R K 515 Wooyung Road, Wooyung 02 6677 1300 | info@wooyungbeach.com.au wooyungbeach.com.au

Wooyung Beach Holiday Park is one of Tweed’s best kept secrets, one of the very few remaining coastal bush campgrounds left on the East Coast of Australia. Enjoy an Old School camp, bring your dog and have a cosy campfire at your site. Make forever memories with loved UNG BEA OY ones. Surfing, fishing, bird and whale watching are popular on the 10kms of unspoilt beaches on our doorstep. O L I D A Y P A R

C A B A R I TA B E AC H B OW L S A N D S P O RT S C LU B Cabarita Road, Bogangar 02 6676 1135 | secretary@cbbsc.com.au cabaritasportsclub.com.au The perfect place to catch up with family and friends & home to The Cheeky Chopstick, the best Chinese restaurant on the Tweed Coast.  Free courtesy bus  Outdoor children’s area and beer garden  Bottle shop  Café | Pizza  Entertainment

Cabarita Beach

BOWLS & SPORTS CLUB

SHINY BREW

B L AC K D R O P

Shop 3, 62 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff 02 6674 1737 | shinybrew@outlook.com shinybrew.com.au

Shop 4, 18 Philip Street, Pottsville blackdropmail@gmail.com blackdropcafe.com.au

Take a load off at our family owned eatery, where polished concrete floors, multi-coloured chairs and wall art set the scene for catching up with friends over a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch bite. Using speciality roaster, Industry Beans, we cater for all dietary needs with our house made goodies as well as being fully licensed we happily provide a spot for locals and visitors to catch up.

Black Drop loves every experience to be special. Whether it’s a quick coffee or friends gathering we are passionate about providing delicious and creative food, the highest quality coffee and drinks with attentive and friendly service.

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M I S T G A L L E RY

SORELLA KINGSCLIFF

1/51 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach 0419 870 305 | mist.gallery.cabarita@gmail.com mist-gallery.com.au

Shop 27, 28 Pearl Street, Kingscliff 02 6674 4192 | sorella.kingscliff@gmail.com facebook.com/sorella.kingscliﬀ

Mist Gallery is a local artist owned and run art gallery, specialising in local contemporary art with over 40 exhibiting artists from the Tweed Shire and surrounds. Our gallery is always filled with a beautiful range of landscapes, seascapes, abstracts, ceramics and sculptures at affordable prices. Our exhibition schedule is busy, so we always have lots of new works coming in.

A coastal boutique with a carefully curated range of beautiful and effortless pieces, SORELLA is your one-stop shop for all things fashion, interiors and gifts. Nestled in the balmy beachside town of Kingscliff, SORELLA offers a shopping experience that will simplify the art of perfectly styling yourself and your home. Find us in the shopping village, pop in and say hi.

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KALM SPRINGS

Kingscliff, New South Wales 0424 604 028 | picnichq@bluegingerpicnics.com bluegingerpicnics.com

The Commons Shop 7, 480 Casuarina Way, Casuarina 0499 252 569 | hello@kalmsprings.com kalmsprings.com

Australia’s #1 outdoor dining experience for couples and intimate groups. Imagine arriving at a stunning location to discover an elegant picnic setting, complete with a platter of 100% local and seasonal produce. Surprise your lover, friends or family at your unforgettable, Australian Tourism Awards Gold winning, alfresco celebration of food, friends and nature.

Kalm Springs is an indulgent seaside sanctuary providing premium floatation sensory deprivation Pods, Infrared Saunas and LED light therapy at the beautiful Casuarina, in Northern NSW. We invite you to unwind in our warm and spacious private space. Let this be your time to Relax, Heal and Exhale.

ASK A LOCAL JAMES AND EMILY, Black Drop Cafe James and Emily moved from regional Victoria to the Tweed five years ago. Having worked in hospitality for nearly 15 years they were ready to open their own cafe, landing in seaside Pottsville. Given its location, Black Drop Cafe attracts beautiful morning light, as well as sandy feet, through its doors and occasionally the couple can take a cheeky lunchtime dip in the creek. Chef Andy Mac works wonders in the kitchen creating a beautiful seasonal menu and sweet treats for the cake cabinet. EXPLORE: We love getting in the car to explore the Northern Rivers hinterland. There are so many wonderful waterfalls and swimming holes to discover. SIP: The new and exciting Brooklyn Tasting Room in Burringbar is intimate, local and has so much on offer. You can grab a bottle for later too! It’s also really nice to share a bottle of fizz on the deck of Tweed Regional Gallery with friends after checking out the latest exhibition. EAT: For the best burger you’re likely to sink your teeth into, look out for JR’s Smokehouse BBQ events at Keith’s in Murwillumbah. The DJ and beer helps too! We also love to grab a cheeky bite to eat at Black Drop! SHOP: Murwillumbah Farmers Market — live music, fresh produce, fun times. We love grabbing some delicious cheese from Deb Allard (Cheeses Loves You) for a little picnic somewhere. DO: We love that the best things to do in the Tweed are also free! We spend our spare time either at the beach or the Pottsville creek. We also love hitting Hastings Point headland from July to October to watch the whales meander by.

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Go with the River Flow

FLOWING FROM THE SEA AND WEAVING ITS WAY INLAND BESIDE TOWNS BOTH PEACEFUL AND VIBRANT, THE MIGHTY TWEED RIVER IS A STUNNINGLY EXPANSIVE WATERWAY INVITING EXPLORATION AT EVERY TWIST AND TURN IT TAKES.

Where better to start your journey from coast to country than along the expansive stretch of the Tweed River, as it flows from a small ocean inlet at Tweed Heads, between Duranbah Beach and the northern tip of Fingal Head, crosses paths with the Rous and Oxley Rivers, and curves its way through the green towns of the valley and beyond. Stretch out, breathe in and feel invigorated by a little river exploration at your own pace, from bustling Tweed Heads to peaceful Tumbulgum and onwards to Murwillumbah.

ASK A LOCAL LEE EYRE, Owner — The Oyster Shed & Catch-a-Crab For more than 30 years, Lee and Rob Eyre, together with son Matt, have owned and operated the iconic Catch-a-Crab river tour, a favourite with families and groups, and also for international visitors, until COVID-19 hit in 2020 and forced the family to rethink everything. Harnessing their oyster farms on the Tweed River, Lee and family set about re-inventing their boatshed space to emerge as a rustic and welcoming seafood mecca, The Oyster Shed, overlooking Terranora Lakes, just 100 metres from their oyster lease. Serving their own Sydney Rock Oysters, local fresh seafood as well as cold beer, hand-picked wines and tropical cocktails, Lee and family call this their ‘salty’ version of a paddock-to-plate Tweed food experience. Explore: Cove at Cabarita Beach has been a favourite for a long time, and the nearby headland is perfect for whale-watching during winter, too. Sip: With a menu of margaritas, mojitos and martinis right by the beautiful Tweed River... why — The Oyster Shed of course! (seriously!) Also love Cudgen’s Earth Brewery for a cold beer — or two. Eat: I go back to Potager Kitchen Garden at Carool time and time again. Small and special, it’s my favourite dining space with an ever-changing menu of seasonal local produce. Shop: I could get lost at Bowerbird Emporium in Murwillumbah — unique, eclectic, beautiful homewares and gifts. Do: Pick a beach (any beach!) for a long, relaxed walk, followed by lunch or coffee at a Kingscliff cafe — try Choux Box!

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Tweed Heads

THE REGION’S NAMESAKE IS AN IDEAL COMBINATION OF FISHING AND RIVER CRUISING, WORLD-FAMOUS WAVES AND AN EVOLVING CAFE CULTURE.

Duranbah Beach may be less than 200 metres in length, but the break-wall of the Tweed River at the southern end forms a nice right-hand wave, loved by surfers from all over. If you’re staying out of the water, head to Point Danger, a natural amphitheatre that invites holiday-goers to take in sweeping vistas. Heading in from the coast, the stunning Tweed River plays host to peaceful cruise tour opportunities, or you can hire a boat to track

your own river path. Throw in a line for bream, flathead or jewfish (note there is a recreational fishing fee in NSW). Tweed Heads sits on the northern border of New South Wales and is often referred to as Twin Towns with Coolangatta (on the Queensland side). There’s a choice of shopping from boutique to national clothing brands and a constantly evolving cafe and dining scene, serving up barista coffee and food both fresh and delicious.

Tumbulgum

ROLLING OFF THE TONGUE AS TUMBULGUM, THIS TWEED RIVER TOWN IS SIMPLY GORGEOUS.

Arching around the shoulders of the river, Tumbulgum is where the Tweed and Rous Rivers intersect, and is said to take its name from a local indigenous word for ‘meeting of the waters’. Tumbulgum has a tucked-away, timeless ambience, set back quietly from the main road and opening up to surprise first-time visitors with its picturesque setting. Try the ready bustle of cafe fare or heritage pub vibe at the local tavern.

Jump on board a cruise to really take in the grandeur and beauty of the river system, spot myriad birdlife and see Wollumbin Mount Warning from a new vantage point. For the more active, hire a SUP or kayak to navigate these ancient waters. Visitors to Tumbulgum can take things at their own pace, with a simple picnic and spot of fishing or a gin and rum distillery tour at the stunning Husk Distillers, home to the famous and tasty Ink Gin, creating a holiday vibe that’s just perfect for the moment.

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T H E OYS T E R S H E D

S C A R L E T T ’ S WA R D R O B E V I N TAG E

11-17 Birds Bay Drive, Tweed Heads West 07 5599 9972 | info@theoystershed.com.au theoystershed.com.au

35 Wharf Street, Murwillumbah 0419 111 155 | scarlettswardrobe@gmail.com instagram.com/scarlettswardrobevintage

Located on absolute riverfront at Tweed River’s beautiful Birds Bay, The Oyster Shed offers casual, relaxed dining that showcases the freshest of farm oysters and wild-caught local seafood, alongside Australian wine and beers. Dine on freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters – all while overlooking the oyster leases that are just a stone’s throw from shore.

A Boutique Store that breathes the love of Vintage clothing and accessories – timeless pieces to have as that special vintage piece. Opening hours – Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am to 3.30pm; Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday 9.30am to 2pm – happy to meet via an appointment.

C U B BY B A K E H O U S E 162 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah 0458 958 852 | gday@cubbybakehouse.com cubbybakehouse.com If you’re obsessed with almond croissants, go weak at the knees for cream-filled eclairs and can’t say no to a gooey cookie, then follow your nose to Chinderah’s Cubby Bakehouse. Overlooking the Tweed River, Cubby specialises in classic Parisian baguettes and fresh sourdough bread, while the cabinet is graced with a mouthwatering line-up of its iconic handmade pastries and sweet treats. Sit amongst the action inside or soak up the sunshine in the picnic area (hint: look for the big red truck) while tucking into Cubby’s all-day brunch menu – there’s everything from Croissant Eggs Benny and house-made sausage rolls to a punchy karaage-chicken banh mi served on a crunchy house-baked roll. Sip on Byron Bay’s Marvell Street coffee while you’re at it. Opening hours – 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, 7 days. 33

HUSK FARM DISTILLERY THE HOME OF HUSK RUM AND INK GIN

DISTIL L E RY TOURS

COCK TAILS

G RAZ ING M E N U

S P I R I T F L I G H TS

Surrounded by rolling farmland, sugar cane fields, ancient rainforest and the sparkling Tweed River, the cellar door at Husk Farm Distillery is now open to the public. Discover a new appreciation for our unique farm to bottle Husk Rum, sip Ink Gin cocktails on the lawn and go behind the scenes of a working farm distillery on a daily tour or experience.

VISIT WWW.HUSKDISTILLERS.COM TO LEARN MORE AND BOOK A TOUR & TABLE @HUSKDISTILLERS @INK_GIN

@HUSKRUM @INKDRYGIN

MINJUNGBAL MUSEUM & C U LT U R A L C E N T R E Cnr Kirkwood Rd & Duffy St, Tweed Heads South 07 5524 2275 minjungbalmuseum@tweedco-op.com.au facebook.com/MinjungbalMuseum We are located within the Tweed Heads Historic Site, which adjoins the Ukerabagh Nature Reserve. This cultural heritage site provides a facility for all people to explore and enjoy the beauty of the native coastal bushland. Learn from the detailed exhibits in the Museum about how Aboriginal people lived. Explore the natural surrounds and see an authentic Bora Ring. Visit the museum and take home a souvenir from the shop. This beautiful site is just 5kms south of the border.

T W E E D ECO C R U I S E S

J O D H A B A I R E T R E AT

07 5536 8800 | info@tweedecocruises.com Tweedecocruises.com

38 Sunnycrest Drive, Terranora 0417 947 723 | jodhabairetreat@bigpond.com jodhabairetreat.com

Tweed Eco Cruises have been cruising the Tweed for over 30 years, offering beautiful cruises on the River. Get immersed in local knowledge, tasting local food and drinks, while viewing the wildlife and the landscape of the Tweed, on our historic River Cruiser the Golden Swan.  Tweed River and Rainforest Cruises with lunch  Booningbah to Fingal Morning Tea Cruises 35

Two huge ultra luxurious bungalows, 6 star (Guest rated) private oasis situated in the picturesque Tweed Valley of NSW. Inspired, designed and built around the original 450-year-old Jodha Bai Palace in India and incredibly crafted with over 300 tonnes of hand carved Indian Red sandstone. Indulge in the finest food and luxury in this adults only private retreat.

T W E E D U LT I M A 20 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads +61 (0)7 5599 3500 | info@tweedultima.com.au tweedultima.com.au Welcome to Tweed Ultima Apartments, located in the heart of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta, offering a variety of spacious one and twobedroom apartments. The apartments have full kitchens and large shuttered balconies. They also have an underground carpark, heated pool, heated spa and barbecue area. A small private gym is available for a small fee. The resort is a short walk to patrolled surf beaches, shopping, restaurants, bars, the entertainment precinct of Twin Towns and Coolangatta, and only minutes from Gold Coast airport.

CO O K S E N D E AVO U R M OTO R I N N

T W E E D H A R B O U R M OTO R I N N

26–28 Frances St, Tweed Heads 07 5536 5399 cooksendeavmotorinn@bigpond.com cooksendeavourmotorinn.com

135 Wharf St, Tweed Heads 07 5536 6066 | info@tweedharbourmotorinn.com tweedharbourmotel.com.au

 Clean

Complimentary continental breakfast, cheese and biscuits, and bottled water.

 Quiet

 15 spacious refurbished motel units

 Comfortable

 Queen/Family/2 bedroom units

 All ground floor units

 Free WiFi

 Ideally located

 Shaded saltwater pool

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CO O L A N G AT TA & T W E E D H E A D S G O L F C LU B Soorley Street, Tweed Heads South 07 5524 4544 | Golf Bookings 07 5619 5112 enquiries@cooltweedgolf.com.au cooltweedgolf.com.au Every golfer who visits the Tweed should plan a round of golf at the famous Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club. Located on the banks of the Tweed River, it is one of just a few clubs in Australia to offer 36 championship holes over two courses. The River and West courses are ranked in the top 100 public access courses in Australia. Both are nestled within 100 hectares of idyllic riverside nature reserve, which is home to more than 200 species of birds and native wildlife. There is a Pro Shop onsite and dining at the Balcony Bar & Café. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the outdoor deck with spectacular views of the course. Visitors are welcome, seven days a week.

TWEED MALL Cnr Wharf & Bay Streets, Tweed Heads 07 5536 4066 | info@tweedmall.com.au tweedmall.com.au Only a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Coolangatta, right next to the Jack Evans Boat Harbour and Twin Towns Service Club. We’ve got you covered, from homewares to designer swim wear or fresh food to the unexpected with a medical precinct. Plus, home to all 3 supermarkets under one roof – ALDI, Coles and Woolworths. With over 900 free carparks, including 3 levels of undercover, plus 60+ specialty stores, Tweed Mall is your convenience away from home.

Gorgeous Valley Vibes

FROM MURWILLUMBAH TO TYALGUM, UKI TO BURRINGBAR AND EVERYWHERE ELSE IN BETWEEN, YOU’LL FIND A JOYFUL COMMUNAL ENERGY IN OUR COUNTRYSIDE TOWNS THAT IS ENCHANTING.

It’s in the fresh air, the contrast of high peaks and stretching plains and the arresting green vistas at every turn in the road. It’s in the farm-to-plate ethos and food with a view, the innate creative vitality and the flow between rivers and mountain ranges. Take a drive, spend some time, stay the night and breathe in a little Tweed green space on your next visit.

Murwillumbah

START YOUR VALLEY VISIT BY DISCOVERING OUR REGION’S EVOLVING HISTORY, LOCAL CULTURE AND FASCINATING STORIES AT THE TWEED REGIONAL MUSEUM IN MURWILLUMBAH, ITSELF HOUSED IN A STUNNING HERITAGE BUILDING, STANDING PROUDLY SINCE 1915.

Fresh organic food-stores, hip lunch spots, local fashion boutiques, esteemed galleries and new hotels and restaurants are creating more reason to visit this bustling hub that has evolved around the winding waters of the Tweed River. Be enthralled at M|Arts Precinct, a combination space that celebrates art and its makers. Starting life as a 1955 car showroom, the precinct today is a vibrant space for artists and creatives to make, show and sell their work out of modified shipping containers and colourful stores. Another treasured art deco space, the Regent Cinema, is also part of the precinct, recently refurbished and home to arthouse films, travelling festivals and must-see movies. A short journey from central Murwillumbah can take you to other worlds at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. Set high with

sweeping green valley views, the Gallery hosts thoughtfully curated exhibitions, from national touring shows to local artist showcases, along with the permanent Margaret Olley Art Centre, a breathtaking homage to one of Australia’s most loved artists. The meticulous re-creation of Olley’s famous home studio in Sydney, relocating more than 20,000 original items, is a striking celebration of her life and work, as are the Margaret Olley Memorial Gardens, a tranquil final resting place for the artist. For more holiday inspiration while in Murwillumbah, be sure to visit our helpful volunteers at the Visitor Information Centre — and be sure to view The Green Cauldron Panorama, a remarkable sixteen-metre long wrap-around artwork that transports viewers on high for 360 degree views over the caldera. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

ASK A LOCAL JEFTE & JOEY JUAREZ, Mercado Juarez | Doña Cholita Mercado Juarez, a takeaway Mexican taqueria in Burringbar, was started by husband and wife duo Jefte and Joey Juarez (also the duo behind Doña Cholita totopos, tortillas and more) together with Mexican chef, Jorge Fernandez. After meeting in Mexico and moving together to Burringbar, the couple were unable to find ‘a tortilla that tasted like a tortilla’ so began making their own from scratch, reimagining the flavours of Jefte’s childhood from Australia’s first solar-powered tortilleria. Doña Cholita (named after Jefte’s grandmother) products are now found in stores all over Australia, still made in the same small-batch way in Murwillumbah with 100% natural and organic ingredients. Each Friday, the flavours of Mexico come to life out of Mercado Juarez, with a menu of take-away tacos, tortillas, quesadillas and nachos, enjoyed in the local park with chilled live tunes, fairy lights and fun for the whole family. EXPLORE: We love taking the kids and walking the fire trails, they are great bushwalks and often in very hidden places. SIP: Brooklyn Tasting Room in Burringbar sells the best wine! And Lolitas Cantina in Casuarina do a perfect margarita (they also do great tacos). EAT: Elwood in Burringbar for coffee and bagels (the blueberry bagel makes me happy), Mercado Juarez in Burringbar for tacos that take us back to Mexico (yes, we eat at our own takeaway every week!) and JuJu’s in Murwillumbah for breakfast. SHOP: Murwillumbah Farmers Market every Wednesday, the freshest, most delicious produce. Bowerbird Emporium in Murwillumbah for cute presents and gorgeous bits for your house. DO: Friday sunsets in Materson Park in Burringbar, it’s such a beautiful chilled location, local musicians usually have a jam and we get to hang out and eat tacos while the kids run around with their friends. It’s our weekly social catch up with a total fiesta vibe.

Uki, Burringbar & Stokers Siding

THE TWEED VALLEY IS A HINTERLAND TOURING DREAM, DOTTED AS IT IS WITH SMALL TOWNS OF BIG CHARACTER, FOUND ALONG COUNTRY ROADS WITH STUNNING GREEN VIEWS AROUND EVERY CORNER.

Nestled at the foothills of Wollumbin Mount Warning, Uki is a place where community spirit hums and visitors can ease into a calm but connected pace of life. It’s where village markets sell local food and crafts from an old Buttery and the School of Arts and nearby galleries proudly show the works of resident artists. It’s where lunch comes with a mountain vista, and art and coffee, along with postal services, are viewed and brewed in a historic post office building. There are famous local pies and a much loved, sprawling country pub, a colourful fair trade shop, mid-century retro furniture store, live music and cafe choices, healing retreats and day spas and luxury accommodation set in lush rainforest spaces.

Just a short and pretty drive from Uki, heading east along the gently undulating Smiths Creek Road, you’ll find Stokers Siding and Burringbar. Stokers’ enterprising past as a thriving farm and rail town was recast when trains no longer stopped here. Instead, a tree-change community found the area for its tranquillity; a well-known pottery was established and rainforest retreats took the place of farms and industry. Stop here to browse local art in the old pottery space. Nearby in small and beautiful Burringbar is quintessential country life — tall, green trees and hand-crafted cheese from local dairy farms; laden roadside fruit stalls; a warm cafe on the main street, Broadway, plus the biggest vintage store for miles, Heath’s Old Wares; an eclectic wine tasting room and mouth-watering Mexican food; and the kind of stand-still serenity you feel long after you’ve left.

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Tyalgum

IT’S A CALMING COUNTRY DRIVE TO TYALGUM, PASSING BY SCORES OF BLACK AND WHITE FRIESIAN DAIRY COWS THAT POP AGAINST THE GREEN OF THE VALLEY’S PADDOCKS.

Curving through the undulating landscape, alongside the clear waters of the Oxley River, are ever-changing views of Wollumbin Mount Warning as you round its many sides. All this peace prepares you well for the conscious living energy of Tyalgum, boasting so many enterprises it will take some time to explore all that awaits on Coolman Street. If you need more time (always a good idea), there are gorgeous places to overnight here, from heritage homes and farmstays to campsites and nearby rainforest retreats. Stroll between colourfully stocked gift and vintage stores, packed book shelves and jewellery handmade from fossicked stones to earth-conscious shops, beautiful clothing boutiques and good-looking garden wear.

If all this browsing and buying leaves you hungry, head to Flutterbies, serving satisfying morning teas and sumptuous meals in an elegant heritage building or under dappled light in the gardens. You’ll also happen upon a gin bar, coffee roaster, bakery, beer brews and Friday night artisan pizzas served with a side of live music. There’s more too — a general store stocked with local foods, plants and a tasty eat-in menu, stunning seasonal garden tours and events right throughout the year, celebrating creativity, wellness, music, dance, sustainable living, theatre and more. Take time in your Tweed visit to be impressed by gorgeous Tyalgum in the heart of the green caldera.

Crystal Creek, Chillingham & Carool

TRAVERSING GREEN-CARPETED HILLS, THICKLY TREED PASTURES AND LUSH TROPICAL RAINFOREST, FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH SOME OF THE TWEED’S SUBLIME HINTERLAND SPOTS, WITH NATIONAL PARK TRAILS IN REACH AND FOOD EXPERIENCES TO SAVOUR.

At the foothills of the surrounding ranges and along the winding Rous River, Chillingham and nearby Crystal Creek are embraced by dense, verdant rainforest, creating a perfect backdrop for luxurious lodgings and restorative escapes. Chillingham invites locals and visitors alike to the much-loved and historic Chillingham Store, the goto for supplies from fresh grown veggies to pantry items, as well as coffee, cakes, lunch and a chilled sit in the gardens. Also in town is a bush tucker farm with countless native foods grown alongside exotic fruits, available to enjoy as is, or in the form

of take-home products such as relishes, jams and even body products. Up high as it is, Carool enjoys sweeping coast and valley views and also harnesses its cooler climes to grow fresh Tweed region produce. Don’t miss Potager — A Kitchen Garden for flavours that will feed both soul and appetite, with a menu that heroes fresh food grown onsite and sourced from local farms. The Carool hills are also home to a productive coffee plantation, where you can stay overnight in luxury lodgings and wake to a morning brew grown right here. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

T H E F O U N D RY M U RW I L LU M B A H

MURWILLUMBAH ARTS TRAIL

90 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 1193 instagram.com/thefoundrymurwillumbah

murwillumbahartstrail@gmail.com murwillumbahartstrail.com.au

The Foundry Murwillumbah - ‘News, Lifestyle & Gift Emporium’ boasts a carefully curated range of luxurious and versatile gifting options for the entire family – all within a lovingly restored 1908 building. Engage your senses and browse the beautiful range of giftware, children’s toys, magazines, fashion stationery, games/books and confectionery.

Visit the historic town of Murwillumbah, the creative heart of the region and follow the trail through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia to visit artists in their studios, historic halls and pop up galleries in the surrounding villages. Showcasing a diverse range of art forms including painting, printmaking, jewellery, sculpture, photography, glass and mosaics. Event held annually on the last weekend in May.

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C A L D E R A W I L D S C A P E S G A L L E RY

T H E I M P E R I A L H OT E L

271 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah 0499 009 888 | info@calderaart.org.au calderawildscapes.org

115 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 7000 | hello@impy.com.au impy.com.au

Now re-established within the World Heritage Rainforest Centre (along with the Murwillumbah Visitors Centre and Green Cauldron Panorama), Caldera Wildscapes Gallery showcases local artists passionate about the region’s natural environment values. Original artworks and quality prints depict the spectacular landscapes of the Tweed Caldera and wildlife.

We are a 1931 beautifully restored country hotel/ pub that has kept its charm and feel of yesteryear. You may join us for a beautiful bistro meal or a beverage at our brass counter-top bar, or perhaps come and stay with us in our newly renovated accommodation rooms.

M E R C A D O J UA R E Z

19-21 Broadway, Burringbar 02 6677 1181 | heathsoldwares@gmail.com heathsoldwares.com.au

33 Broadway, Burringbar eat@mercadojuarez.com.au mercadojuarez.com.au

Ross & Eva Heath invite you to spend some time wandering through Heath’s Old Wares, in the beautiful village of Burringbar. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm, it’s an eclectic treasure trove, you just never know what you will find. Amazing stocks of old tools, memorabilia, industrial antiques, ladders and more.

Mercado Juarez is a takeaway Mexican taqueria in the picturesque village of Burringbar, NSW. The vision is to bring heart and soul to Mexican food in Australia. In Mexico, food is so ingrained in the culture it is a way for people to connect and express their passion and love for life. At Mercado Juarez you will find Mexican food that makes your mouth water and takes you home to the streets of Mexico.

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HEATH’S OLD WARES & COLLECTABLES

B R O O K LY N TA S T I N G R O O M

A M O R È LU X U RY T R A N S F E R S

29 Broadway, Burringbar shop@brooklyntastingroom.com.au brooklyntastingroom.com.au

1/98 Terranora Road, Banora Point 0499 004 841 | enquiries@amoreluxurytransfers.com.au amoreluxurytransfers.com.au

Brooklyn Tasting Room brings the cellar door experience from the finest wineries in the world to right here in Burringbar, 25 mins north of Byron Bay. Specialising in natural, lo-fi, organic and biodynamic wines, this little hidden gem is a must visit. Book online for your tasting experience and indulge in a flight of natural wines. A popular treat before dinner. Follow us @brooklyn.burringbar

Amorè means love and we know you will love Amorè Luxury Transfers. We operate from Brisbane to Byron Bay, and our founders Joanne and Grant take pride in bringing you a personal, professional and luxurious service. Whatever your transport needs are – airport transfers, tours, weddings, long lunches – you will enjoy pure luxury with Amorè.

The View From Here

WITH ITS DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES, THE TWEED NATURALLY HAS MANY A LOOKOUT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR MUST-SEE LIST, BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE VIEWS WILL FOLLOW YOU AROUND THE REGION, FROM SUN UP TO SUN DOWN.

Whether staying coastal or countryside, you’ll find a room with a view that’s just right for you. Wake to see first light peeking over the ocean in a beachside apartment, resort or holiday park in seaside spots like Kingscliff, Cabarita and Pottsville. Inland, green vistas await. Choose sweeping views across a Carool coffee plantation from your own luxury lodging or breathtaking sightings of Wollumbin Mount Warning’s dramatic peak from any number of boutique stays right across the valley. For river views, book a night or two in a styled holiday home along a stretch of the Tweed River in Tumbulgum. 53

Out and about, you’ll also be rewarded with views as a side-serve to Tweed foodie experiences. Take a seat surf-side at a surf club in Kingscliff or Cabarita for lunch or book ahead to drink in oceanfront views of Cabarita Beach and taste awarded flavours at Paper Daisy. Look out over fertile farm crops and kitchen gardens to see where many of your menu ingredients are sourced from at Farm & Co, Mavis’ Kitchen & Cabins and Potager. Don’t miss new riverside views at Tweed River House, a stunningly restored heritage manor and must-book bistro experience in Murwillumbah.

C H E S S O N LO D G E 1453 Kyogle Road, Uki 0477 766 461 | holidays@chessonlodge.com chessonlodge.com Chesson Lodge is a historic homestead located in the heart of Uki. The Lodge is ideally situated in the main street between two cafes and across the road from the Post Office, General Store and Town Hall. The fabulous Mt Warning Hotel is a short stroll down the road. The Lodge is set up as dedicated self-catering luxury accommodation featuring swimming pool, commercial style kitchen, 4 beautifully appointed R/C airconditioned Queen Bedrooms and spacious living/dining with wood fire. There are large covered decks front and rear taking in the relaxed vista of the pool or commanding views over beautiful Uki Village and Wollumbin. PWD friendly.

L A R O C H E R ECO R E T R E AT 7 Minto Place, Smiths Creek +61 402 272 727 | gprocher@me.com larocher.com A Boutique Luxury Retreat in the lush Hinterland of The Northern Rivers of NSW comprising 4 Villas with Cinematic views to Wollumbin (Mt Warning) and the border ranges. Relax in your free-standing bath with floor to ceiling windows soaking in the serenity of the Tweed or cosy up to the double sided log fireplace on those chilly winter evenings. The experience from the sparkling infinity pool with a hot tub is enough to wash away all your blues. Included in your spacious studio with sumptuous king bed is a generous breakfast hamper, a fully equipped kitchenette and a BBQ on a large deck with day bed and sun loungers. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

A V I E W O F M O U N T WA R N I N G B E D & B R E A K FA S T 28 Glenock Road, Dum Dum 02 66795 068 | accom@viewofmtwarning.com.au viewofmtwarning.com.au A uniquely designed purpose built B & B with stunning views. Come and enjoy the peace, privacy and tranquillity from your own veranda. Swim some laps in the salt pool. Soak in the hot tub and star gaze from the roof top terrace. Breakfast included, cooked to order, offering lots of choices.

C RYS TA L C R E E K E S TAT E 1004 Numinbah Road, Crystal Creek 02 6679 1060 | hello@crystalcreekestate.com.au crystalcreekestate.com.au Cafe and Nursery: Set on the banks of Crystal Creek, breakfast, lunch, or in between on the deck overlooking the creek or alfresco in the pet friendly gardens. Our nursery offers a good range of affordable plants, pots and garden accessories and our charming gift shop features local arts, crafts and gift lines. Open 7 Days – 7:30am to 4pm. 55

WOLLUMBIN PALMS RAINFOREST RETREAT

112 Mt Warning Road, Mount Warning +61 491 604 898 | stay@wprr.com.au wollumbinpalms.com The ultimate indulgent couples escape with private and unique luxury lodges set amongst 65 acres of forest, featuring lakes and streams, gardens, orchards and walking tracks. Lodges include a Yurt, Javanese Temple and Earth House with views of Mt Warning including spa, fireplace, a/c, kitchenette, BBQ and plush furnishings. Dog friendly.

H I L LC R E S T M O U N TA I N VIE W R E TREAT 167 Upper Crystal Creek Road, Upper Crystal Creek 02 6679 1023 | info@hillcrestbb.com.au hillcrestbb.com.au Specialists in peaceful, romantic, gourmet dining and child free getaways at beautiful Upper Crystal Creek, Tweed Valley, Northern New South Wales.

A Taste for the Tweed

GOOD FOOD IS A WAY OF LIFE IN THE TWEED. WE GROW IT, HARVEST IT, PREPARE IT AND SHARE IT. OUR PLENTIFUL FARMS REAP FRESH FOOD ALL YEAR ROUND, FOUND ON MENUS IN AWARDED RESTAURANTS AND RELAXED CAFES.

The innate richness of soil, sunshine and rainfall mean that seasonal produce thrives here and, when paired with skilled and passionate local chefs, the flavours of our region come to life.

And it’s not just food we do well, it’s coffee, teas, beer, gin, rum and juices. Whether it’s calming, celebrating, cleansing or quenching, we’ve got your thirst needs covered!

From hinterland crops and pastures, we’re blessed with the freshest of fruit and vegetables, dairy milk and creamy cheeses, grass fed meats and free ranging chook eggs. From the sea and our myriad waterways are sourced both salt and freshwater fish, mud and spanner crabs and oyster farms growing in deep inlet beds.

Grown here is the family-owned Madura Tea, Australia’s only subtropical tea plantation with 250,000 tea bushes at nearby Clothiers Creek. From on-farm sugar cane fields comes Australia’s first Agricole rum made by Husk Distillers, also makers of popular Ink Gin. And, with its roots in Byron Bay and a brewing plant located in the Tweed, Stone & Wood beer is also made here.

Carefully grown and tended, our local fare is served up as ready-to-go bites, take-home goods and in restaurants that range from relaxed to refined. Fish and chips to fine seafood, vegan and vegetarian, bush tucker inspired tastes to global flavours, and cheery pubs to chef hatted restaurants, there’s a taste of everything for everyone across the Tweed.

Across our inland towns and along the coast, there’s also a constantly evolving coffee culture and a focus on healthy foods and fresh juices. Baristas are making their mark out of hip boltholes and spaciously designed spaces are serving up wholesome food bowls, turmeric lattes and sustainably caught fish dishes.

P OTAG E R – A K I TC H E N G A R D E N 502 Carool Rd, Carool 07 5590 7403 | info@potager.com.au potager.com.au Potager – Tweed’s Multi-Award Winning Dining Destination. Set on a small 10-acre farm in Carool’s picturesque countryside sits Potager – A Kitchen Garden, a culinary destination popular with locals and visitors from afar. While guests come to taste sumptuous cuisine, they are spoiled with a panorama across a flourishing Northern NSW valley with views to the ocean from inside a contemporary fit out, in the stylish décor of local craftspeople. As much as possible is grown on the farm and sourced from the surrounding region. All just a short 20-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport.

M AV I S ’ K I TC H E N & C A B I N S 64 Mount Warning Road, Mount Warning 02 6679 5664 | home@maviseskitchen.com.au maviseskitchen.com.au Nestled at the base of Wollumbin Mt Warning is Mavis’ Kitchen & Cabins. A 25-acre former dairy farm is home to a relaxed country-style restaurant, bountiful organic kitchen garden, eco-friendly B&B accommodation and a highly sought-after weddings and events venue. Mavis’ Kitchen reflects what’s important to us: food grown organically in our garden, sourced locally, picked seasonally and prepared and served lovingly. Stay over with Mavis experience…imagine a weekend in a secret cabin, a picnic by a winding creek, Saturday night degustation, breakfast on the balcony of this 120-year-old beauty with amazing views of Wollumbin. VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

DID YOU KNOW? THE TWEED’S FOOD SCENE REALLY DOES LEAD THE WAY With so many food growers, farmers and artisan producers based right here in The Tweed, drawn by fertile soils and plentiful waterways, we like to think that our region leads the way as one of Australia’s most diverse, delicious and high quality foodie hubs. But don’t just take our word for it, listen to the experts! At the 2021 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards, considered Australia’s most prestigious food industry campaign, The Tweed took out the coveted Outstanding Region award, alongside our neighbours in the Gold Coast hinterland. Testament to the hard-working locals who tend the region’s farms and crops, plantations and kitchen gardens, as well as those eateries that fill their menus with low-mileage local fare, the award is worthy recognition of the region’s ever-evolving food offerings and its firm reputation as a rich food bowl. The up-side of all this for visitors to The Tweed? A holiday that is packed with fresh food, endless flavours and countless ways to have a tasty Tweed getaway. Book a farm tour, browse abundant gardens, enjoy local food provenance at restaurants and cafes and select your favourite flavours to take home, from cheeses and pasta to fresh fruit and veg. Delicious!

TA S T I N G P L AT E TO U R S Northern Rivers, New South Wales 0428 334 276 | info@tastingplatetours.com.au tastingplatetours.com.au Tasting Plate Tours offer a range of full day tours of the unique farms, providores and eateries hidden throughout The Tweed. Tasting Plate Tours are intimate with small group numbers to ensure a holistic experience of the culinary culture indigenous to the region. Choose one of our tours, or we can tailor-make a private day for you, from the farms to the restaurants, you can enjoy your day in comfort and style with Tasting Plate Tours.

Art Spaces& Creative Makers

INSPIRED BY THE ABUNDANCE OF GOOD LIFE IN THE TWEED, CREATIVE PEOPLE HAVE FLOCKED TO LIVE AND VISIT HERE FOR MANY YEARS, MAKING WORKS OF ART THAT TELL STORIES OF THE REGION AND ITS PEOPLE.

With so many makers and musicians, performers and teachers living and creating here, it’s easy to get a fix of the arts, whether viewing, learning or purchasing a take-home piece. Our signature space, the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, delivers constantly changing inspiration in its six exhibition spaces that showcase local artists, travelling exhibitions and significant art awards and prizes. It also has a gorgeous Gallery Shop, research library, inviting cafe and the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. A must for visitors to the Gallery is some time spent in the Margaret Olley Art Centre (MOAC) and Memorial Gardens, a tribute to one of Australia’s most-loved artists, known for her paintings of still life and interiors, who grew up in the NSW Northern Rivers region. 61

In Murwillumbah, housed within an industrious and eclectic hub known as M|Arts Precinct, is a spectrum of artists who are making, showing and selling their work out of re-purposed shipping containers. There are creative workshops on offer, art supplies on sale and filmic inspiration at the iconic art deco Regent Cinema. From coast to countryside, you’ll also find an array of small but impressive galleries popping up, celebrating the works of talented local artists from painters and ceramicists to jewellers and print makers. Take in live music across the region from regular bands at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel to national and international touring performers at Twin Towns in Tweed Heads. Be sure to mark our arts and music events in your calendar, from the Murwillumbah Arts Trail each May to the long-running Tyalgum Music Festival in September.

ASK A LOCAL ERIKA TAYLOR, Tweed Regional Museum Erika Taylor grew up on the Northern Rivers but her career in curation has taken her to some of the largest history and science museums in Australia. Returning home in 2012, she continued her passion for museums by joining the Tweed Regional Museum, playing an integral part in its transformation over the past decade. Erika has curated many history and science exhibitions for the Museum, including the recent award-winning projects Land|Life|Culture and Small Town Queer. Explore: We’re surrounded by ancient history in the Tweed — evidence of the volcano that was alive with lava 23 million years ago can be found all over the Shire. One of my favourites is the basalt columns at the Giant’s Causeway at Fingal Head, caused by cooling lava such a long time ago. The Aboriginal cultural significance of that area makes it one of the most special places on earth. Sip: My secret sip tip is to try the old school milkshakes at the Austral Café. I also love Keith in Murwillumbah for coffee and they stock a unique range of organic wine, shrubs and alcoholic kombucha. Eat: Mercado Juarez in Burringbar for community vibes on a Friday night. A local secret is Pita Line in Murwillumbah — it’s a commercial bakery but every lunch time they sell a handful of fresh, delicious pitas covered in za’atar on a table outside the bakery. Shop: I’m naturally a sucker for old things and Heath’s Old Wares in Burringbar is an absolute treasure trove you can get stuck in for hours. I love a bit of midcentury modern and adore Roost and Kush interiors in Murwillumbah. Do: My husband and I love creating our own foodie day tours of the area — the Tweed is packed with a huge number of really unique food and drink producers.

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Set throughout an iconic Art Deco building and an adjoining industrial warehouse, M|Arts Precinct is a lively place that houses artists’ studios and a range of creative businesses. Visitors can find unique works of art and gifts to purchase, enjoy great food, drink and even catch an arthouse film. 1 Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah 2484 NSW Corner of Brisbane St. + Wollumbin St. M

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TOOLS, MATERIALS, SURFACES + GIFTS FOR ARTISTS. Run by Artists, for Artists, we are always seeking the finest quality materials and exquisite tools to help you create your best work. We stock an ever-growing range of fine art supplies. We care about your practice, so please come in and chat with us about the supplies you need, and we will source them if we can.

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Built-in 1947, The Regent has been at the heart of culture in Murwillumbah for over 70 years. The Regent is a growing hub for the arts showcasing; film, workshops, music, theatre and visual art. The Regent has a vibrant world-food cafe on-site and a licensed bar.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Tweed is a region known for its farm-fresh produce, with seasonal conditions delivering local picks all year round. From small orchards to large, you’ll find fruits such as bananas, avocados, limes, mangoes and pineapples growing here while some local farms grow lesser-known varieties with flavours that are just as exotic as their names. To get a taste of these unique fruits in the Tweed, plan a visit to Buck’s Farm in Chillingham and also to Tropical Fruit World, a working exotic fruit farm with over 500 different varieties of fruit. Acerola: Small red fruit with sour flavour and rich in vitamin C Babaco: Yellow in colour, similar to papaya with a strawberry taste Black Sapote: From the persimmon family with a chocolate flavour Carambola: Shaped like a star and tasting sweet and tangy when ripe Casimoroa: White sapote and said to taste like a creamy custard Grummichama: Small red berry that tastes like a plum or cherry 67

Jaboticaba: Grape-like, the red fruit tastes like blueberries, the white like sour lychees

Pepino: Translating as cucumber, this yellow fruit is crisp like a pear and tastes like honeydew

Jackfruit: Largest tree fruit in the world that’s often used as a pork replacement in vegan dishes

Pitaya: From the cactus family, this sweet tasting dragon fruit is high in fibre and vitamin C

Longan: Part of the soapberry family and similar in texture and taste to a lychee

Rollinia: Said to taste like lemon meringue pie, this spiky fruit is also known as wild sweetsop

Miracle Fruit: So-called as the fruiting berry can turn a sour taste into a sweet one

Wampi: With Chinese origins, the wampi berry is small, sweet and citrusy with notes of liquorice and coffee

To Market

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TOWNS AND TALENTED PEOPLE AT ONE OF THE MANY REGULAR CRAFT, FARMERS AND SECOND-HAND MARKETS HELD RIGHT ACROSS THE REGION ALL YEAR ROUND. TAKE HOME FRESH PRODUCE, HAND-CRAFTED ART, COLLECTABLES AND LOTS OF FOND MEMORIES! CHILLINGHAM MARKET D U R A N BA H ROA D FA R M E R S M A R K E T KINGSCLIFF B E AC H S I D E M A R K E T

2 N D S U N DAY; 8 A M TO 1 P M

Chillingham Community Centre, 1469 Numinbah Rd, Chillingham E V E RY SAT U R DAY; 8 A M TO 1 1 A M

Tropical Fruit World, 29 Duranbah Road, Duranbah 2 N D + 4 T H SAT U R DAY; 8 A M TO 1 P M

Jack Bayliss Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff

MAKERS AND FINDERS MARKET

3 R D SAT U R DAY; 9 A M TO 2 P M

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E V E RY W E D N E S DAY; 7 A M TO 1 1 A M

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Knox Park, 104 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah Murwillumbah Showgrounds, 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah 4 T H S U N DAY; 8 A M TO 3 P M

Murwillumbah Showgrounds, 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah 1 S T + 3 R D S U N DAY; 7 A M TO 1 P M

Philip Street Reserve, Pottsville

3 R D SAT U R DAY; 8 A M TO 3 P M

Central Park, Salt Village, Kingscliff

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1 S T & 3 R D SAT U R DAY; 8 A M TO 1 2 P M

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2 N D F R I DAY; 4 P M TO 8 P M

TWEED HEADS MARKET

Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads E V E RY S U N DAY; 7 A M TO 1 2 P M

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Celestial Dew Guesthouse Gardens, 21 Coolman Street, Tyalgum 1454 Kyogle Road, Uki

E V E RY SAT U R DAY; 8 A M TO 1 2 : 3 0 P M

Uki Hall, 1462 Kyogle Road, Uki

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Events in the Tweed

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN THE TWEED! CELEBRATING THE VERY BEST OF OUR REGION, FROM FOOD AND THE ARTS TO SPORTS AND SURFING, TAKE A LOOK AT OUR MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR TO PLAN YOUR NEXT TWEED HOLIDAY OR HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OF WHAT’S ON WHEN YOU’RE VISITING.

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For couples planning their special day, don’t miss the Tweed Wedding Trail with over 130 local wedding suppliers and premium venues opening their doors over one day. tcweddings.com.au

Art, performance, music and fun! Showcases over 70 contemporary artists from the Tweed and surrounds, with pop-up exhibitions, established galleries, street art, public art and film meshed with performance, tunes and celebration. murwillumbahartstrail.com.au

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The Kinship Festival is an annual event held in Murwillumbah with the aim of connecting children and families to Country and a sense of community. mccentre.org.au

FEB RU ARY T W E E D COA S T E N D U RO P OT T SV I L L E

Fast, flat and friendly! Whether it’s your first hit out, you’re pushing for a new PB or training for a longer distance, this long course tri will cover any athlete’s checklist! tweedenduro.com.au 69

WO R L D E N V I R O N M E N T DAY F E S T I VA L M U RW I L LU M BA H

Celebrating World Environment Day by uniting like-minded people in their choices and actions to protect, restore and enhance the environment. wedfest. calderaenvironmentcentre.org

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Bringing together some of Australia’s finest professional and emerging classical musicians to perform in the historic and resonant acoustics of the restored 1908 Tyalgum Community Hall, this longrunning and much-loved festival has string quartets, opera recitals, piano duets and pop-up concerts.

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Held in November and March each year, this event invites over 500 competitors from around the nation for a shot at being crowned Australian Champion across multiple surfing disciplines including surfmasters, longboard, loggers and bodyboard. It’s a mobile event, heading to the best waves on the day.

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The spirit of cycling brings the community together for country laneway racing over an action-packed weekend. Showcasing the beautiful Tweed Valley, races take in scenic Tyalgum and the Madura Tea Estate, along with a time trial course and criterium in Murwillumbah.

Get amongst the Tweed community spirit and enjoy fun for all the family with a side show alley, rodeo, thrill rides, world class horse events, agri-displays, showbags, live music and more. murwillumbahshow.com.au K I N G S C L I F F T R I AT H LO N KINGSCLIFF

Held in November and March each year, the Kingy Tri continues to be one of Australia’s most popular tri events with a range of events for children and teams to firsttimers and elite athletes. kingsclifftri.com.au T W E E D A RT I SA N FOOD WEEKEND M U LT I P L E LO C AT I O N S

Please note that event dates and details can change so please check ahead on the event website before making your plans. For more details on all the events happening in the Tweed go to whatsontweed.com.au

Held in November and March each year, enjoy bespoke foodie delights in dynamic venues from the coast to the lush hinterland, with a weekend of events celebrating the flavours, culture and passion of the Tweed’s local producers, chefs and farmers. destinationtweed.com.au

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JOURNEY BEYOND THE TWEED'S FAMOUS COASTLINE TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OUR GREEN COUNTRY LANDSCAPES, ANCIENT FORESTS, CREATIVE COMMUNITIES, FARMGROWN GOODNESS AND LOCAL WELCOMES.

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ASK A LOCAL RHETT BRAMBLEBY, Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point has always been significant for me. My earliest memories are exploring the rocky shore, beaches and mangroves with my Dad and siblings. My father, Ted, would bring us here for holidays. Years later I moved here with my partner and two daughters and we found a little place at Burringbar. After working as an aged care nurse I joined Dad, who was running a coastal education centre with biology camps for schools. I now run my own business called Wild n Awake and work with the North Star Holiday Resort team to develop and run nature-based learning and adventure programs in their Marine Discovery Centre. Explore: When not exploring ecosystems at Hastings Point I take off into the mountains and rainforests to the west. The Border Ranges NP is a favourite. The views from places like The Pinnacle or The Blackbutts lookouts are magnificent. Sip: I’d have to say coffee. Sometimes a large coffee in the morning can last all day if I sip it. Eat: One of our favourite dinners at home is getting fresh, warm pocket bread from the Lebanese bakery in Murwillumbah and adding home-made tabouleh, fried falafel, local hommus, yoghurt and jalapenos — delicious. I also love the food at Izakaya Potts Japanese restaurant at Pottsville – beer on tap too! Shop: I always like a wander through the markets in the area. The Uki Buttery and Bazaar, every third Sunday, has an interesting selection of stalls and talented local musicians. The Murwillumbah Farmers Market every Wednesday morning is a great way to select fresh food grown in this region. Do: One of my other passions is music and songwriting. I’m in an originals band and we play around the area and sometimes at local markets — so look out for us, ‘Wall of Love’. 73

Step Lightly, Be Well & Embrace Culture

MAKE YOUR TWEED HOLIDAY ONE OF WELLNESS, ENRICHING BODY, MIND AND SOUL THROUGH MINDFUL TIME IN NATURE AND EMBRACING STORIES OF OUR PEOPLE, PLACE AND CULTURE.

Be a well traveller From healing spaces and wellness centres to outdoor activities and moments in nature, the Tweed’s innate restorative energy, fresh air and ocean to forest landscapes will have you feeling refreshed and revived in no time. Discover local yoga studios and pilates classes, meditate beside the sea, breathe fresh mountain air or get fit paddling out amongst world class surf breaks. Hike one or more of our many national park tracks or take a run along endless sandy stretches that follow the beautiful coastline. You can choose to eat healthy, fresh foods with low miles just about anywhere in the Tweed and especially at restaurants supporting our local producers and at working farms serving just-picked goodness on their cafe menus. Connecting with Bundjalung country From indigenous sacred sites dating back many thousands of years to volcanic flows that have shaped our valleys and mountains, the Tweed’s aquatic spaces and landscapes provide a place for native animals and hold incredible stories from a time long past. Our salt waters are teeming with marine life, from green and loggerhead turtles, dolphins and whales in season, along with countless fish species, nudibranchs, rays, eels and octopus. Many of these call the small volcanic outcrop of Cook Island home, just off Fingal Head and declared an Aquatic Reserve in 1998. The mighty Tweed River flows from the valley to the sea and winds through the hinterland. Cruising the river is a scenic way to take in new views and learn more about this powerful waterway.

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Naturally Gifted

HOME TO THE MAJESTIC WOLLUMBIN MOUNT WARNING AND COMPRISING THE GONDWANA RAINFORESTS OF AUSTRALIA — THE MOST EXTENSIVE SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST IN THE WORLD WITH ANCIENT PLANTS AND ANIMALS FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME — THE TWEED IS NATURALLY A PLACE FOR IMMERSING IN GREEN FORESTS AND FRESH AIR.

Read on to learn more about some of the area’s must-visit national parks, whether for a hike, a picnic, birdwatching, camping or cooling off in lakes or rock pools.

WO L LU M B I N N AT I O N A L PA R K

Home to the distinctive Wollumbin Mount Warning, a remnant central vent of an ancient volcano, Wollumbin National Park is a place of great sacred significance to the Bundjalung indigenous people. Said to mean ‘cloud catcher’ in local indigenous language, the peak of Wollumbin rises to a towering height of 1,157m above sea level and is a much-loved landmark by photographers and artists Note: A closure of the Wollumbin Summit track is in place at the time of publication until the end of March 2022 (minimum). This is due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, subsequent public safety risks, and to allow consultation with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders regarding the future management of this site. For up-to-date advice on visiting Wollumbin National Park, please go to nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Looking for an instagram moment? The impressive peak of Wollumbin Mt Warning can be viewed from all across the Tweed region. We recommend researching and finding vantage points on Duranbah Rd (opposite Tropical Fruit World), at Crams Farm (part of Clarrie Hall Dam), or at the Pinnacles Lookout in the Border Ranges NP.

Please use this information as a guide. For detailed planning information make sure you visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

N I G HTC A P NATIO NAL PAR K & W HI A N W HIAN STATE CO N S E RVATIO N AR EA

At the southern rim of the one-time volcano, in these parks you’ll find nightcap oak trees and towering kauri, bunya and hoop pines, along with endangered animals, including Albert’s lyrebird and Fleay’s barred frog. Eight tracks, from 1.4km to 32km, can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Keep an eye out for goannas, kookaburras, brushtail possums, spotted-tailed quoll and koalas. Our tips • Camp out under stars in an ancient forest at Rummery Park campground • Walk to Minyon Falls and drink in the beautiful view! • Take on the 18km Historic Nightcap Walking Track over a day or two BORDER RANGES N AT I O N A L PA R K

World Heritage-listed Border Ranges National Park is a large area of wilderness that protects untouched rainforest and unique plants and animals connected to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana, including stands of Antarctic beech forests dating back 2,000 years. There are waterfalls, stunning lookouts and 10 walking tracks, ranging from 200m to 10.5km. Note that unsealed roads are prevalent in this area. Our tips • For a short walk try the Palm Forest track through subtropical rainforest • Up for more? Try the more difficult Booyong Walk from Sheepstation Creek campground • Pinnacle Lookout’s views of Wollumbin Mount Warning and the spectacular volcanic crater escarpment are a must-see

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Eucalypt trees, old growth forest, ancient figs and subtropical rainforest provide a safe haven here for large owls, the giant barred frog, lace monitor lizards, glossy black cockatoos and red-legged pademelons. A vital habitat link between the Wollumbin and Border Ranges National Parks, the Park is popular with hikers and twitchers. Our tips • Pitch a tent and sleep a night or two in the forest at Cutters Camp • Explore the Byrrill Creek Walking Track, a 900m return stroll through subtropical rainforest and fig trees C U D G E N N AT U R E R E S E RV E

Close to Cabarita Beach, this is a tranquil space for bird-spotting and relaxed picnics. It also encompasses Cudgen Lake, a hidden wetland surrounded by floodplain forests, making it a mecca for water-lovers with fishing, paddling, swimming, SUPing and sailing. Our tips • Pack a family picnic and take your water toys of choice for a fun day out • Cast a line, sit back and wait for bites from freshwater fish • Launch a canoe or kayak to explore the estuaries off the lake • Grab your binoculars and look out for waterbirds such as grebes and herons VISITTHETWEED.COM.AU

Take a Trail of Discovery

CHART YOUR FUTURE TWEED HOLIDAY ITINERARY AROUND A TRAIL EXPERIENCE TO SUIT YOUR OWN PACE AND MODE OF TRAVEL.

There’s a lot to see in the Tweed and to make sure you don’t miss a thing, why not plan ahead to map out your journey along a trail of choice, from coast to countryside landscapes and ranging from drive trails to hiking, biking and even paddle trails. For an immersive getaway exploring our valley life, jump online to the interactive Tweed Hinterland Gems experience. You’ll find suggested drive trails to navigate our vibrant foodie, arts, heritage and nature offerings and be invited to unlock a host of hidden gems from unique offers to insider knowledge shared by locals. Dive deeper into the Tweed’s vast green caldera with a drive itinerary along The Rainforest Way. Look up the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and be guided along an itinerary to discover ancient rainforest and panoramic views from atop the towering rim of a onetime volcano. If getting out in the fresh air to take a trail is more your thing, there’s much in store, from tracks throughout the Border Ranges National Park, incorporating day walks and campsites for overnight hikes, to exciting future trail plans that are currently in development. There will be an enhanced multi-day walking track route connecting the Tweed and Byron hinterland trails, as well as a Northern Rivers Rail Trail that will create a 130km long trail for hikers, bikers and runners from the Byron hinterland through to Murwillumbah, along the old North Coast railway line.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SA N C T UA RY 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin 07 5534 1266 | enquiries@cws.org.au currumbinsanctuary.com.au Immerse yourself in a forgotten world in Lost Valley where you can book one of many experiences with some of our exotic species – perhaps it’s with our Red Panda or one of our other animals throughout the Sanctuary. Feed wild lorikeets, ride the miniature train, see mammals, reptiles, birdlife, and live shows! Treat someone special and wake up with our wildlife with a Koala Breakfast or a Koala High Tea! Learn about our wildlife conservation projects and visit our vets in action at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a not for profit organisation reinvesting profits back into the Sanctuary to assist with conservation, education and research projects.

C RYS TA L C A S T L E & SHAMBHALA GARDENS 81 Monet Drive, Mullumbimby 02 6684 3111 crystalcastle.com.au A short scenic journey into Byron Bay’s hinterland lies a magical sanctuary. Welcome to the home of the world’s largest natural crystals, where you can sit in an ancient amethyst cave. Wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens adorned with sacred statues and towering bamboo. Stand between two of the tallest crystals on earth. Touch the World Peace Stupa and join in our daily experience. Enjoy breathtaking views, a delicious lunch and homemade desserts. Discover the Jewel of Byron. Open 10am–5pm (NSW time) – check website for current open days.

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The Panorama DIVERSE, COMPACT AND BEAUTIFUL, THE TWEED IS AN IDEAL REGION TO EXPLORE AT AN EASY PACE, DRIVING FROM BEACHSIDE TO RIVER AND NEARBY HINTERLAND.

Call into the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff or Murwillumbah for more detail on the many experiences, travel routes and places to stay across the region and to get some expert local help to map out your ideal Tweed holiday. While exploring the valley, be sure to call in and have a chat with our friendly volunteers at the Murwillumbah Visitor Information Centre, also home to the spectacular 16-metre-long artwork known as The Green Cauldron Panorama. Surrounding the viewer to evoke a 360 degree birds-eye view, this remarkable work of art was completed in 2012 by Caldera Wildscapes, a collective of creatives, led by principal artist Andy Reimanis, who all had a hand in creating this geographically true painting that captures the vastness of the caldera as well as the smaller details, such as the various birdlife species native to the Tweed.

ASK A LOCAL DOROTHY TOLLETT & JANIS BANKS, Volunteers — Kingscliff Visitor Information Centre Many holiday-makers will find their way during a stay to one of the Tweed’s Visitor Information Centres, found in Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah, to get local tips on what to see and do. Our passionate team of volunteers are your local holiday experts and, for many of them, the experience of learning more about where they live and sharing this with visitors is a pure joy. Lots of friendships have also been forged through volunteering at the info centres, such as the connection between Dorothy Tollett and Janis Banks, who share a shift at the Kingy VIC. DT I joined the Kingscliff Visitor Information Centre as a Volunteer about four years ago, drawn by giving back to the community and sharing my knowledge and experiences with others. JB I’m semi-retired and moved to the Tweed nine years ago, from across the border at Broadbeach, and also volunteer my time with Friends of the Pound, helping to find cats and dogs their forever home. Explore: DT I love the drive to Tyalgum and a visit to Flutterbies Cottage Café for sumptuous scones and tea. JB For a day out, I’ll sometimes take a drive to nearby Mullumbimby’s Crystal Castle — it’s always enchanting and spiritual. Sip & Eat: DT The Oyster Shed for lunch or dinner on Friday or Saturday is a must, with views over the Tweed River (be sure to book!), as well as Tweed Valley Farmhouse Cheeses in Burringbar, to taste cheese, sip champagne and learn how each different cheese is made. JB Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses is top of my list too, for refreshments and time with family and friends. Right near our Kingscliff Info Centre by the beach, Zinc is a convenient pop-up that serves great coffee and wonderful treats. I also like to grab fresh sushi and find a relaxing Tweed River-side spot on the grass. Do: DT My favourite way to start each day (at 6am) is taking my dog for a walk with my friend Carol and her two pooches. We trek the hills and enjoy the views and fresh air, and the pooches love the freedom to run freely in off-leash areas. JB Depending on the weather, I also love to be outdoors — gazing at the wonderful ocean with tons of fresh air all around, cycling or strolling. Otherwise, Kingscliff Cinema or Hoyts Tweed always have a good flick between them!

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The Tweed - Official Visitor Guide

Articles inside

The Panorama

Take a Trail of Discovery

Naturally Gifted (National Parks

Step Lightly, Be Well & Embrace Culture

Events in The Tweed

Art Spaces & Creative Makers

A Taste for the Tweed

To Market

The View From Here

Quintessential Tweed

Gorgeous Valley Vibes

Beside the Sea

Go with the River Flow