Tweed Heads West Travel Guide

Tweed Heads

Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef!
Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef!
Aerial panoramic view of the Fingal Head Beach near Tweed Heads in northern New South Wales, Australia

Popular places to visit

Just South of the Queensland border you'll run into Fingal Head. A quaint village style atmosphere where the beach and surfers find their synergy and a photographers interest is piqued by the Lighthouse and the sand pumping jerry. The walk along the beach is good for you. #stunningstructures

Fingal Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fingal Head Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Fingal Head Beach
Duranbah Beach, or "Dee-bah" to the locals, is another famous surf beach just over the #Queensland border in NSW.

Duranbah Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Duranbah Beach during your travels in Tweed Heads? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Duranbah Beach
The most delicious salad I've had in quite a while. Made up of the usual salad suspects - lettuce, tomato, onion with a few surprising extras - kiwi fruit, papaya and dragonfruit! #FoodieFinds

Tropical Fruit World

Enjoy an outing to Tropical Fruit World during your stay in Tweed Heads. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tropical Fruit World
Sunset at Kingscliff

South Kingscliff Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kingscliff Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

South Kingscliff Beach
Fingal Lighthouse showing landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse

Fingal Lighthouse

Illuminating the sea through dark nights, this beacon keeps ships and their crews safe and serves as a reminder of Australia’s past maritime dependence.

Fingal Lighthouse
Maggies Beach

Maggies Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Maggies Beach during your trip to Tweed Heads? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Maggies Beach

Things to do

Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

Rp1.843.891
per adult
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast
Sipping beers at Burleigh Brewing

Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour

Rp2.423.731
per adult
Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour
Catch a Crab

Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Rp1.101.696
per adult
Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch
Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

Rp2.249.779
per adult
Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities

Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities

Rp1.843.891
per adult
Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Byron Bay Day Tour in Chinese

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Byron Bay Day Tour in Chinese

Rp1.959.859
per adult
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Byron Bay Day Tour in Chinese
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Top hotels in Tweed Heads West

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport

4.5 out of 5
203 Kennedy Drive Tweed Heads West NSW
The price is Rp2.027.027 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp2.027.027
Rp2.229.730 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (760 reviews)
Great experience, very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp2.048.191 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.048.191
Rp2.253.010 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews)
Room was clean had a beautiful view and all staff were nice and helpful

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is Rp2.687.574 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp2.687.574
Rp2.956.331 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Room was great on the 17th floor. Great view of the river

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp1.907.310 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp1.907.310
Rp2.098.041 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was excellent

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is Rp1.972.278 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.972.278
Rp2.169.565 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,525 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff was friendly and great central location

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp4.881.626 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp4.881.626
Rp5.369.812 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Spotless and great service

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Tweed Heads West

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Cobaki Lakes

Cobaki Lakes might not have many top sights, but Bilinga Beach and Tugun Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cobaki Lakes
Panorama of Duranbah Beach from Lovers Rock Park in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia

Tweed Heads South

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and water parks in Tweed Heads South. You might want to make time for a stop at Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club or Tweed City.

Tweed Heads South
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Banora Point

Banora Point might not have many top sights, but Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club and Tweed City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Banora Point
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Terranora

While there might not be top attractions in Terranora, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tropical Fruit World and Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Terranora
Fingal Lighthouse showing landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse

Fingal Head

Travellers like the monuments in Fingal Head, and Fingal Head Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fingal Head
Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens and Crematorium is situated in a beautiful and tranquil location in the Tweed Valley. It is a complete funeral care centre. Over 5.5 hectares of beautiful gardens with Australian native plants, magnificent hedging and sculpted trees provide a haven of natural beauty and serenity. A place that allows you the peace to grieve and reflect, a place that honours your loved one. Melaleuca is not only a place of peace. It is an extraordinary memorial to those who have gone before us. It is an important gift for our children, their children, their grandchildren.

Chinderah

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Chinderah. A stop by Stotts Island Nature Reserve is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Chinderah

Tweed Heads West Travel Guide