Fast facts
- A developing lifestyle and leisure centre on the North Coast
- On the coastal strip between Kingscliff and Cabarita
- 840 km north of Sydney, population 7,500
Why go there
The Kingscliff coastline consists of a series of golden beaches cradled between headlands. There are world-class surf breaks and a reef break on the southern edge of Kingscliff.
This region lies in close proximity to the Tweed Valley, the crater of a huge extinct volcano, now carpeted with a vivid green tapestry of farms and rainforest.
The New Tweed Coast is just a 15-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport, which makes this an ideal choice for a short break.
Endowed with attractive street landscaping and some excellent cafés and restaurants, Kingscliff is becoming known as a gourmet destination.
History
The European history of the area follows a familiar pattern – pioneering timber cutters settled the area first and were followed by fishermen and farmers. It is only comparatively recently that this part of the world has developed as a sophisticated holiday destination.
Things to do
- Sit down at an outside table at one of the cafés in Kingscliff and watch the world go by.
- Take a trip into the World Heritage national parks and marvel at nature’s wonders.
- Take a fishing trip along the Tweed River.
- Spend an evening in one of the clubs at Tweed Heads for a night of dazzling entertainment.
Events
- The Kingscliff Main Street Festival, in October, is a communal street party with events and entertainment for all ages.
Don’t miss
- The Casuarina Sculpture Walk along the foreshore.
- Lake Cudgen, ideal for families.
- Norries Headland, with magnificent vistas over Diamond Beach.
- Champagne cocktails in a Kingscliff bar.
- A lesson at the Surf School.
