Quintessential Tweed

SOME HOLIDAY MUST-DOS

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.