Country Tastes Itinerary

Taste your way from river to rainforest

FROM RIVER FLOW TO FERTILE SOIL AND ANCIENT FORESTS, THE TWEED IS RIPE WITH FRESH FLAVOURS, DISTILLED AND BREWED DRINKS AND PLENTY OF HANDCRAFTED GOODNESS. HERE’S A THREE DAY JOURNEY TO GET YOU STARTED!

DAY 1 Tweed Heads, Cudgen, Carool, Tumbulgum, Murwillumbah

Strong coffee and delectable bites abound at Tweed Heads, with Baked at Ancora a must-do for its menu as much as its setting on the Tweed River. Nearby, there’s also Ground Control’s eclectic warehouse roastery, Hymn’s relaxed vibes and Bread Social’s artisan baked goods.

A little further along the Tweed River in Chinderah is the irresistible Cubby Bakehouse and on-trend coffee caravan, Chinny Brew.

Coffee needs met, head to Farm & Co in Cudgen for a nutritious breakfast starring just-picked organic produce.

Journey across the river to Terranora for an early lunch at award-winning fish and chippery, Inky Squid, or head inland to experience Potager – A Kitchen Garden, set on a lush 10 acre farm in Carool.

Meander back to Tumbulgum for an afternoon tour and tasting of gin and rum at Husk Distillers or take a self-guided walk to discover Murwillumbah’s Art Deco heritage, with dinner and overnight lodgings at the majestic Imperial Hotel. DAY 2 Chillingham, Tyalgum and Uki

For a nourishing start, try fresh flavours at New Leaf Cafe, a big brekky at Bacaro, some 70s style at Keith or drink in the 1920s ambience at Austral Cafe.

Visit the Tweed Regional Museum and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre before taking the Numinbah Road west towards Tyalgum. En route, don’t miss Buck’s Farm in Chillingham, home to native and exotic fruits.

Vibrant Tyalgum at the foothills of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) has a big heart and equally big reputation for mouth-watering high teas at charming Flutterbies. There’s also a gin bar, wood-fired pizza, patisserie, coffee roastery and sweet boutiques.

Get your fill then follow the winding Oxley River back towards Bray Park, turning south to Uki.

Stretch your legs along the short but picturesque Lyrebird Track in Wollumbin National Park before checking in to Mavis’s Kitchen and Cabins for the night or rest up at a nearby rainforest villa or farmstay. The iconic Mount Warning Hotel in Uki is open every day for dinner too. DAY 3 Uki, Burringbar, Duranbah and Cudgen

Fuel your day at Uki’s warm and wonderful Bastion Lane Espresso, set in a 1909 heritagelisted Post Office that also hosts art exhibitions (Art Post Uki).

Time your visit for the monthly Uki Buttery Bazaar Markets, browse eclectic shops or drive out to Clarrie Hall Dam for a walk, kayak or spot of fishing.

Head on to the small and serene town of Burringbar, where a fossick at Heath’s Old Wares and Collectables will ready you for the cosy welcome at Elwood Cafe, a few steps down the road.

Next up is Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses, where you can taste and buy artisan cheeses, sip milkshakes and try gelato, all made with milk from their happily pastured herd.

Returning along the Pacific Motorway, refresh the palate on a Tropical Fruit World plantation tour or quench your thirst at Red Earth Brewery in Cudgen.

Round out your Tweed country tour with an evening at Bistro 16 (Tweed Heads Bowls Club), your pick of venues at Twin Towns or savour Sardinian cuisine at Gallura Italian.

Mar kets & Events

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL TOWNS AND TALENTED PEOPLE THROUGH A SHARED PASSION FOR FRESHLY HARVESTED AND FLAVOUR-FILLED FOOD!

Time your next Tweed holiday to experience events celebrating local produce, chefs and restaurants, or take a basket along to our regular food and farmers markets, held right across the region all year round, to take home just-picked produce or stock up for your holiday cooking needs.

Read on for just a taste of our food events and markets and head to our website visitthetweed.com.au for all the latest details.

TASTE TWEED J U LY

A range of free and ticketed events from degustation dinners to markets, cooking masterclasses, twilight cruises and restaurant events.

tastetweed.com.au

TWEED ARTISAN FOOD WEEKEND VARIOUS

Join us for a weekend of bespoke food experiences that reveal the authentic people, places, and produce of The Tweed. destinationtweed.com.au/events-calendar

K I N G S C L I F F B E AC H S I D E M A R K E T 2ND + 4TH SATURDAY; 8AM TO 1PM

KINGSCLIFF LANTERN MARKETS (TWILIGHT) 1ST FRIDAY; 5PM TO 9PM

C H I L L I N G H A M M A R K E T S 2ND SUNDAY; 8AM TO 1PM M U R W I L L U M B A H FA R M E R S M A R K E T EVERY WEDNESDAY; 7AM TO 11AM Murwillumbah Showgrounds 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah U K I P RO D U C E M A R K E T S EVERY SATURDAY; 8AM TO 11AM Uki Hall, 1462 Kyogle Road, Uki

M U R W I L L U M B A H SHOWGROUND MARKETS 4TH SUNDAY; 8AM TO 3PM P OT T S V I L L E M A R K E T S 1ST + 3RD SUNDAY; 7AM TO 1PM S A LT V I L L AG E M A R K E T 3RD SATURDAY; 8AM TO 3PM T W E E D H E A D S M A R K E T S EVERY SUNDAY; 7AM TO 1PM T YA LG U M M A R K E T S LAST SATURDAY; 9AM TO 3PM M A K E R S A N D F I N D E R S M A R K E T 3RD SATURDAY; 9AM TO 3PM

NORTHERN RIVERS FOOD

info@northernriversfood.org

northernriversfood.org

Northern Rivers Food is an industry body supporting the development and growth of local food-tourism. Our Harvest Festival provides opportunities to visit local food producers, sample fresh and beautifully prepared food by renowned local chefs, hear how it is grown and celebrate our fantastic food producers.