Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Murwillumbah Airport.
History
Tweed Heads is a coastal city at the mouth of the Tweed River in the Northern Rivers region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Tweed Heads is the northernmost town in New South Wales, and is located in the Tweed Shire local government area. It is situated 830 km (520 mi) north of Sydney and 103 km (64 mi) south of Brisbane. The town is next to the border with Queensland and is adjacent to its "twin town" of Coolangatta, which is a suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland.
Where to stay
6b/1 Douglas St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · nirvanabythesea.com.au
277 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · oceansideresort.com.au
120 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · reflectionscoolangattabeach.com.au
52 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · beachhouseseasideresort.com.au
26 Frances St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · cooksendeavourmotorinn.com.au
437 Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia · goldenriviera.com.au
Cnr Of Griffith St And, Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · all.accor.com
335 Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia · pelicansands.com.au
47-49 Teemangum St, Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia · sanctuarybeach.com.au
171 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · thepinkhotelcoolangatta.com
2 Warner St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · oceanplazaresort.com.au
17/21 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · dolphinshotel.com.au
230 Coolangatta Rd, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · yha.com.au
9 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia · arabellamotorinn.com.au
Lot 5a, Lot 5 Terminal Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · rydges.com
99 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · oakshotels.com
4 Miles St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · kirrapoint.com.au
184-190 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia · columbiaapartments.com.au
37-43 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · bilavista.com.au
387 Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia · sansimeon.com.au
127 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · lacostamotel.com.au
203 Kennedy Dr, Tweed Heads West NSW 2485, Australia · kennedydrivemotel.com.au
95 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia · goldcoastairportmotel.com.au
35 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia · citylightsmotel.com.au
115 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · bluepelicanmotel.com.au
129 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · bayswatertweed.com.au
91 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia · tweedcentralmotel.com.au
13 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3-13 Maud Street · mcdonalds.com.au
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 6 Fifth Avenue · noodlebox.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 105-109 Wharf Street · redrooster.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · subway.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 06:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · zarraffas.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-20:00 · 1102 Gold Coast Highway · thedelibypepe.com.au
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6 Fifth Avenue · guzmanygomez.com.au
Churro, Cafe · Churro cafe · sanchurro.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · bethai.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-21:00 · flowergardenchinese.com.au
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00 · hipoke.com.au
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-14:00,16:30-21:00 · facebook.com
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-17:00; Th 06:00-18:00; Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 06:00-12:00 · madebarberandbarista.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · order.online
Fish And Chips, Burger, Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:10-19:00,Fr-Su 11:10-20:00 · 4225 · tataginas.com.au
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00 · xeniagrill.com.au
Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 06:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, air… · refinerycoffee.com.au
Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-20:00 · 1132 Gold Coast Highway · spaghetto.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-19:30 Features: takeaway · sushihakuba.au
Salad, Fast Food · Salad fast food · dalaskitchen.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-14:00 · 449 Golden Four Drive · nicheandco.com.au
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 10:00-15:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-20:00, Su 07:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1114 Gold Coast Highway · foodiemate.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Su 10:00-19:30
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · kohinurindiancuisine.com.au
Juice, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bakery, Restaurant · Bakery restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 6 Fifth Avenue · gelatobasics.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · evive.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:30-20:30; Th 16:45-20:15; Fr 16:30-21:15; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,16:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · pizzacapers.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · grilld.com.au
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · tastynoodletugun.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Coffee Shop, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Queensbury Avenue · breadsocial.com.au
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:30-23:30, Fr-Su 12:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1069 Gold Coast Highway · balboaitalian.com.au
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · zambrero.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 16:30-21:00; Tu off · 1089 Gold Coast Highway · chefhousethai.business.site
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:30-21:00; Tu off; We-Su 16:30-21:00 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Apr Su[1]-Oct Su[1] 10:00-19:00 || 11:00-20:00 · 4 Wharf Street · selfishfishnchips.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
159 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) 3.4 km to the centre
Gold Coast, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Air New Zealand…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Osaka… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Brisbane (90 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A330-200, A321) · 9 routes: Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Melbourne, Newcastle, Osaka, Sydney, Tokyo
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Adelaide*, Auckland*, Canberra*, Christchurch, Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (A330-200, Embraer 170, 737-800) · 4 routes: Mount Isa*, Osaka*, Sydney, Tokyo*
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320) · 2 routes: Auckland, Christchurch
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Scoot TZ (777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Trans Mediterranean Airlines TL (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Mount Isa
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Southport Airport (SHQ) 33 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Murwillumbah Airport 21 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Nobbys Creek private Strip 25 km to the centre
Nobbys Creek, NSW, AU
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Murwillumbah Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tweed Heads, Gold Coast. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.