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A number of B&Bs, cabins and homestays have opened recently, taking advantage of the spectacular views provided by the hillside locations.
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Straddling the Queensland/New South Wales border about 20 kms inland from the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta, the European history of the Tomewin region dates from the mid 19th century when the first settlers engaged in timber getting (cedar and rosewood were pre-dominant), cattle grazing and banana growing. Tomewin became a resting place for the horses on the Cobb and Co. coach run between Murwillumbah and Nerang, which was the inland route between the towns of the colonies whilst the Tweed River was a barrier along a flat coastal route. Connecting the Currumbin and Tweed valleys, the steep terrain of the route was a feature of any travel along Tomewin Road. Mount Tomewin has an elevation of 457 metres (1,500 feet) and with most of the ridge at about 335 metres (1,100 feet), logs and other heavy freight needed to be tied down during transport by horse and wagon. |
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Present day Tomewin has seen the general demise of farming with only a few holdings of bananas remaining and the area given over to smaller subdivided lots where hobby farming is practised. A number of B&Bs, cabins and homestays have opened recently, taking advantage of the spectacular views provided by the hillside locations and increased demand for secluded accommodation from weary and stressed out city dwellers. The Currumbin Valley Rock Pools are a popular attraction, while at the end of the Currumbin Valley, the Mt. Cougal section of Springbrook National Park with extensive day visit and picnic facilities, offers a fine walk with a number of viewing platforms, along the Currumbin Creek toward its headwaters. The Arthur Freeman Lookout on the QLD side of the border and Elliott Gruner Lookout on the NSW side provide panoramic views of these two valleys, while the border fence in "No Man's Land", which is still maintained for cattle tick control purposes, allows for an easy walk along the NSW/QLD border from lower Tomewin to the Border Gates. More information on the history of Tomewin and details of the lookouts can be found here. Gold Coast Tourist Information Centre at Coolangatta can be contacted on ph. (07) 5536 7765, and Tweed Heads Visitor Centre can be contacted on ph. (07) 5536 4244 or freecall 1800 674 414. |
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