Tweed Heads and Coolangatta stand between civilisation and the
wilderness. Staying here, you can enjoy the beaches
and the nightclubs, the rainforests and the retail therapy, all in the same
day if you've got the energy!
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Located at the mouth of the Tweed River, the Twin Towns - Tweed Heads (New South Wales) and Coolangatta (Queensland) share a main street that straddles the state border. They also share some truly beautiful beaches. Just a 30 minute drive from Murwillumbah and the rain forests of Mt Warning and Springbrook National Parks, the area has re-established itself as a family resort destination, with a number of new developments taking advantage of its historical popularity. |
Here you will find a cornucopia of places to stay, ranging from 4 star hotels to pensions; from luxury serviced apartments to backpacker hostels and caravan parks. Whilst the sporting clubs with their gambling and entertainment facilities cater to those who love the nightlife, the beach and ocean are still the primary natural attractions, with water based activities of all sorts easily accessible from here. Some of the best sun bathing, swimming and surfing in Australia is found at local beaches. You can rent a tinny (aluminium runabout) or barbecue boat to go fishing in the Tweed estuary and broadwater, or take a river cruise serving gourmet seafood meals aboard. Fishing charters can take you on day trips "outside" for ocean fishing, or if your sea legs aren't quite up to it, check out the local bird watching walks, with a number of accessible walks around the Tweed River and estuary. Or if you prefer, take a guided day tour through the hinterland to the the rainforests, or take the kids to the Gold Coasts' famous theme parks. The region is easy to get to with Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta), the gateway to Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales, providing daily flights from all major Australian cities and regular flights from New Zealand cities. Daily airport shuttles operate in the region to Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane International Airport, while regular rail services between the two cities depart from Robina, just 10 minutes drive north of the airport. Local bus services (see Getting around timetables link below) will take you to the theme parks in the north and Murwillumbah in the south. The Gold Coast stretches north from the Twin Towns for about 30 kilometres. Brisbane, said by some to be the "prettiest little city in the world" and by others to be "the biggest small town in Australia" is about 90 kilometres and 60 minutes away. It can truly be said that Tweed Heads and Coolangatta stand between civilisation and the wilderness. Staying here, you can enjoy a Gold Coast stay, the beaches and the nightclubs, the rainforests and the retail therapy, all in the same day if you've got the energy! Tweed Heads Visitor Centre can be contacted on ph. (07) 5536 4244 or freecall 1800 674 414. |
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