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Nestled in the sprawling basin of the Tweed volcanic caldera and within the shadow of Mount Warning sits Murwillumbah, once a quaint and breezy hippie hideaway — now home to a vibrant cultural, retail and dining scene.
Murwillumbah serves as the gateway to the picturesque
There’s no shortage of things to do in Murwillumbah, whether
Northern New South Wales region and is often the first stop on
it be traipsing through the wonderful local art galleries,
a tourist drive from the Gold Coast, offering a great spot not too
having a bite to eat at one of the town’s many restaurants or picking up some goods from one of the various craft and
far from home to truly escape the urban grind.
fresh food markets.
The town is divided by the bustling main street, which is home to
To experience this northern NSW township’s unrivalled beauty,
several artisan retailers, antique shops, delicious local eateries and boasts an impressive array of both original art deco and heritage listed buildings.
we hopped in a Mercedes-Benz and took the scenic route to further explore this border gem. At just over 45 minutes from our dealership in Robina, we figured a day trip was most definitely in order.