Abundance in Free-flow

FED FROM THE FRESHWATER RANGES OF AN ANCIENT CALDERA RIM, AND FLOWING THROUGH PASTORAL LOW-LANDS TO JOIN THE ROUS AND OXLEY TRIBUTARIES, THE TWEED RIVER MEETS ITS SALTWATER MOUTH NEAR TWEED HEADS.

The Tweed River is a mighty life force that connects ocean and hinterland, with the inland villages of Tumbulgum and Murwillumbah set upon its wide, winding banks.

For centuries, the river has been a generous food source, from mud crabs to myriad fish, while all around the volcanic soil is a fertile base for sugar cane, tropical fruits and year-round vegetables.

This bountiful setting is a gorgeous backdrop for some inviting food and drink experiences from river-view coffee, new restaurant openings and pub meals to craft brewhouses and gin and rum distilling. There are hip coffee shops, gallery cafes, heritage pubs and hearty meals all on offer, so don’t delay – get your tastebuds riverside!

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A Club Tweed

Ivory Waterside

The Oyster Shed

Tweed Eco Cruises

Twin Towns B Ground Control Coffee C Cubby Bakehouse D Blue Ginger Picnics

Husk Farm Distillery

Tweed Escapes

Tasting Plate Tours

BLUE GINGER PICNICS

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

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Australia’s #1 outdoor dining experience for couples and inti mate groups. Imagine arriving at a stunning locati on to discover an elegant picnic setti ng, complete with a platt er of 100% local and seasonal produce. Surprise your lover, friends or family at your unforgett able, Australian Tourism Awards Gold winning, alfresco celebrati on of food, friends and nature. THE OYSTER SHED

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

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Located on absolute riverfront at Tweed River’s beauti ful Birds Bay, The Oyster Shed off ers 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.

IVORY WATERSIDE

156 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads 07 5506 9988 | info@ivorywaterside.com.au

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Welcome to Tweed’s waterfront dining desti nati on, the Ivory Waterside and Marina. A hidden gem overlooking the breath-taking Terranora Creek, the Ivory is your go-to for relaxed dining, cold beers and good vibes all year round. From modern classics to fresh seafood or summery salads, the Ivory is more than an average pub feed with a menu to suit any craving. Quench your thirst and fi ll that belly, all day every day at the Ivory Waterside. All Day Dining: 11.30am – 9pm

HUSK FARM DISTILLERY

HOME OF HUSK RUM AND INK GIN

Surrounded by rolling farmland, sugar cane fields, ancient rainforest and the picturesque Tweed River, the cellar door at Husk Farm Distillery is a must when visiting the Tweed.

Spend a day at Husk and discover a new appreciation for our unique style of Australian Agricole rum, sip Ink Gin cocktails on the lawn and go behind the scenes to learn about the paddock to bottle process with a distillery tour.

Made entirely from sugar cane grown onsite, Husk Rum captures the unique terroir of this region in each bottle. The soil, climate and geology culminate each year in the harvest, which is reflected in these innovative Australian sipping rums sure to challenge your perspective of rum. We think you'll be surprised!

Husk is open to the public for tours, drinks, lunch and views Wednesday – Sunday. Bookings recommended on weekends.

CUBBY BAKEHOUSE

Ursula & Ben Watts & Dan Cresswell

Cubby Bakehouse is known for its delicious house-made pastries, Marvell Street coffee and all-day brunch. From gooey cookies to bacon & egg banh mi rolls, Cubby is a go-to for locals and a must-try for visitors. Locals Ben and Ursula Watts are the visionaries behind Cubby and you’ll no doubt meet Akubra-wearing maestro Dan Cresswell behind the coffee machine as he slings you a morning brew!

How does Cubby feature locally grown or sourced ingredients? We work with a range of local producers so we can get our hands on the best quality, seasonal produce. From Byron Bay Mozzarella, to organic edible flowers from Bloom for our cakes, fruit and veg from Mate and Matt’s farm stall and fresh roses from Murwillumbah – the ethos extends from our kitchen to pastry cabinet and beyond. What’s your most popular sweet treat? You can’t go past our iconic Twice-Baked Almond Croissants! Our delicious frangipane filling is just insane, and so addictive! Our Red Velvet birthday cakes are also a family fave – sweetens the fact that we’re another year older! Where do you like to eat out? We love Zanzibar in Kingscliff, can’t go past their burgers – or get the Mez plate! Further south, Okky GF Fish & Chips in Pottsville are epic – try their bento boxes with the karaage fish! Favourite place for a sip? Husk Distillery for something posh and lush – their Ink Gin is still a fave cocktail go-to! Or take a bottle of their gin or cane rum to go, make some DIY cocktails and roll out the picnic rug at Kingscliff Creek! What do you love most about being in The Tweed? It’s the relaxed vibe, and the slower pace. You get the best of both worlds – the stunning hinterland and the stretches of beaches and surf, side by side, it’s just bloody magic!

TWEED ECO CRUISES

07 5536 8800 | info@tweedecocruises.com

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For the love of food, nature and cruising join Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise for a taste of the Northern Rivers NSW. Relax into nature on the beauti ful and scenic Tweed River whilst indulging in locally sourced food and beverages from our fabulous foodie region. Tweed Eco Cruises has a variety of cruise opti ons to tempt, please see our website for the latest off erings. GROUND CONTROL COFFEE

Shop 5, 29 Industry Drive, Tweed Heads South 07 5513 0891 | contact@groundcontrolcoff ee.com.au

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This renowned coff ee roaster and takeaway espresso bar has been a favourite amongst locals for years, serving up an award-winning range of blends and single origins alongside a quaint selecti on of sweets, raw treats and toasti es. Tucked away in an industrial warehouse just one block from the hustle and bustle of Tweed City Shopping Mall – this is an absolute must-try for connoisseurs and casual sippers alike.

CUBBY BAKEHOUSE

162 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah 0458 958 852 | gday@cubbybakehouse.com

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Opening hours – 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, 7 days. If you’re obsessed with cinnamon doughnuts, go weak at the knees for cream-fi lled eclairs and can’t say no to a gooey cookie, then follow your nose to Chinderah’s Cubby Bakehouse. Overlooking the Tweed River, Cubby is known for its iconic housemade pastries, epic all-day brunch menu and top-notch coff ee (thanks to Byron Bay’s Marvell St). Sit amongst the acti on inside or soak up the sunshine in the fl ower-fi lled picnic area (hint: look for the big red truck) while tucking into Cubby favourites like the butt ery Croissant Eggs Benny, Shokupan French Toast with housemade honeycomb and the mouthwatering Karaage Chicken Banh Mi, served on a crunchy house-baked roll. Be sure to save room for a hot doughnut!

TASTING PLATE TOURS

Northern Rivers, New South Wales 0428 334 276 | info@tasti ngplatetours.com.au

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Tasti ng Plate Tours off er a range of full day tours of the unique farms, providores and eateries hidden throughout The Tweed. Tasti ng Plate Tours are inti mate with small group numbers to ensure a holisti c 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 Tasti ng Plate Tours.

The Tweed's Bean-to-Cup Coffee Scene

COFFEE-LOVERS WILL FIND FRIENDLY BARISTAS AND A PERFECT POUR JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE TWEED. BUT DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE ALSO ARTISAN ROASTERS AND A COFFEE PLANTATION WITH LUXE LODGINGS?

At Ground Control, sip a brew onsite beside the roasting operation or find their blends at Baked at Ancora. Therefore Coffee’s ethos is ‘brew good, do good’ and their roasts can be sipped at Stone Studio. Blackboard Coffee sources ethical, hand-picked beans, served up at Tucker and Jordy’s in Casuarina, Black Drop Cafe and Paper Daisy. Double or Nothing Coffee had its beginnings in Tyalgum and its small-batch brews are still sipped at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. The Branches is a family-run roaster based in Murwillumbah with blends at Brew & Bake Cafe. Bastion Lane Espresso, in the Uki Post Office, has a Roast/Post Master that roasts beans, pours brews and takes care of all your postal needs! Wake up and smell the coffee at Origin House with a luxe abode overlooking the Wirui Estate coffee plantation.