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Founded on timber getting and dairying, Uki (pronounced yook-eye)
is a beautiful and peaceful village located virtually at the foot
of Mt Warning, with the name believed to be derived from the aboriginal
name for a water fern with edible roots.
Today Uki is a community
based on dairying, with a developing base of tourist accommodation
and expanding residential small acreage. Situated on the southern
arm of the Tweed River, just about anywhere in Uki will provide you
with stunning views of Mt Warning and ring dykes commonly known as "the
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The village is a heritage conservation area with heritage buildings
including the Mt Warning Hotel, the old Bank Building and the old
Butter Factory, now converted to art and craft galleries and artisans
workspaces.
The
Uki Community Technology Centre provides office and secretarial
services, internet access and training.
Across the road from the Butter Factory, the Uki Cafe - decked out in bright and cheerful colours, provides a wide menu based on locally sourced organic produce, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free offerings available.
Lodgings in the village and surrounding area include B&Bs, guesthouse
and motel style accommodation.
A number of landcare projects are replacing exotic creekbanks species
with natives. Picnic facilities including B.B.Qs, are abundant
at Clarrie Hall Dam, south of Uki.
The World Heritage listed Mt Warning National Park is
less than 10 minutes drive, and Nightcap and Border
Ranges national parks make for a pleasant full day driving
tour.
If you are in Uki you are in the middle of it! |
Photo © courtesy of Mount
Warning B&B Retreat
Mt Warning Road is on the way to Uki, and just 10 minutes drive from
Murwillumbah.
It not only leads to the World Heritage listed Mount
Warning National Park, but along the way also features
roadside produce stalls. Mavis's Kitchen Cafe and
Restuarant offers fine dining and stunning views
to Mt Warning.
Accommodation is available at a caravan park,
a comfortable and affordable guesthouse style accommodation, and exclusive
B&B retreats where you can enjoy the natural environment in
total
luxury. |
