Hotels in Tweed Heads

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Located on the Tweed River in north-eastern New South Wales, the town of Tweed Heads has an unusual claim to fame. It is a place where, just by crossing the street, you can change time zones. This is because the town is very close to the Queensland border which does not observe daylight saving while NSW does. Be in Tweed Heads on New Year’s Eve and celebrate midnight twice! Another quirk is that the town shares streets and beaches with its sister town of Coolangatta, a suburb of Gold Coast City. Tweed Heads is a popular holiday destination with magnificent beaches with good surfing close to numerous national parks and is on the Pacific Coast Touring Route.

With an excellent tourist offering, the town has plenty of holiday accommodation to host its many visitors. Cheap hotels in Tweed Heads are available at most times of the year.

What to see and do in Tweed Heads

The location of this town means it is extremely rich in options for holiday attractions and activities. The town has its own but those of Coolangatta and Gold Coast City are also very accessible.

The beaches are a major feature of a holiday here and some of the best are:

  • Duranbah: Also known as Flagstaff Beach, the most northerly beach of NSW is small (200m long) but very popular. This great beach sits between Point Danger and Tweed River mouth.
  • Greenmount Beach: One of only two north-facing beaches (the other is Rainbow Bay), it is one of the best for swimming not surfing.
  • Snapper Rocks: On the headland next to Point Danger, the beach is named for the rock outcrop. The beach forms part of the Superbank, one of the most consistent breaks in Queensland.
  • Letitia Spit: Running for 3.3 km from the river mouth to Fingal Head, this barrier beach is quieter than the main beaches. It’s popular with surfers and fishermen.

Other things to see and do are:

  • Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre: Get a unique insight into the lives and culture of the original owners of the land around Tweed Heads through Aboriginal guides.
  • Tropical Fruit World: Take a tour of the farm to learn about plants from around the world, dine in style at the Plantation House, take a break in the café and buy fresh produce.
  • Point Danger: Visit here to do some dolphin and whale watching and rock pooling in a beautiful location. The Gold Coast’s most prominent headland is also home to the Captain Cook Lighthouse and Memorial and the Centaur Memorial and Walk of Remembrance.
  • National Parks: There are 14 national parks within reachable distance of Tweed Heads offering opportunities for outdoor adventures. They include Lamington, Wollumbin, Mebin, and Border Ranges.

What to eat in Tweed Heads

The ethos of Australian cuisine is to use local ingredients. The food in Tweed Heads makes the most of the fresh products readily available in south Queensland/north NSW. These ingredients include:

  • Seafood: The ocean off Queensland has an abundance of Moreton Bay bugs, tiger prawns, king prawns, mud crabs, and sea scallops.
  • Fish: Locally-caught fish include barramundi, mackerel, snapper, flathead, and coral trout.
  • Fresh produce: The climate enables the growth of tropical fruits including pineapples, pawpaw, bananas, mangoes, and finger limes as well as avocado, peanuts, native macadamia nuts, and lemon myrtle.
  • Others: Popular regional foods include rosella jam made from wild hibiscus and lamington, a chocolate and coconut cake.

Typical events and festivals in Tweed Heads

Plenty happens in the whole region around Tweed Heads. Some of these events include:

  • Quicksilver Pro Gold Coast: One of the rounds in the World Surf League, it’s held at Snapper Rocks in April.
  • Cooly on the Rocks: A vintaged-themed (1950s and ‘60s) music and car show with markets and entertainments happens in the second week of June.
  • Arts and Craft Market: Held every second Sunday of the month, more than 150 stalls gather on Marine Parade.

How to move around in Tweed Heads

With much of the action happening around the foreshore, the nearest beaches can be reached on foot, but having a car to get to others further north or south is a good idea. Bikes are a good way to get around and hire shops are in town. Buses run through the town with connections to Brisbane and up and down the coast. The Gold Coast Airport is just 6 km from the town.

The climate in Tweed Heads

The humid subtropical climate gives the town pleasant weather all year round. Summers are warm and wet, and winters are cool and moist. Precipitation is high with February being the wettest month as well as being one of the hottest months along with January with average high temperatures of 28.5°C. January to March and October to December are considered the best times to visit.

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21 Accommodations in Tweed Heads

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Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta

Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta

1,371 yd from city centre Excellent location
Bed and Breakfast Tweed River Retreat

Bed and Breakfast Tweed River Retreat

1,204 yd from city centre
Twin Towns Motel

Twin Towns Motel

1,324 yd from city centre Excellent location
Fig Tree Retro Studio

Fig Tree Retro Studio

15.1 mi from city centre
Jodha Bai Retreat

Jodha Bai Retreat

4.4 mi from city centre

Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Tweed Heads

The most centrally located hotels in Tweed Heads with the best ratings are: Bayswater Tweed Motel and Blue Pelican Motel.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Tweed Heads, we recommend Kennedy Drive Airport Motel, Bayswater Tweed Motel and Blue Pelican Motel.

According to our clients, the best hotels in Tweed Heads to stay at with children are Blue Pelican Motel and Kennedy Drive Airport Motel.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Tweed Heads with express check-in and check-out are Kennedy Drive Airport Motel and Blue Pelican Motel.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Tweed Heads are Kennedy Drive Airport Motel, Twin Towns Motel and Blue Pelican Motel.

In Tweed Heads, Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta and Blue Pelican Motel offer 24-hour front desk service.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Tweed Heads, like Kennedy Drive Airport Motel, Twin Towns Motel or Blue Pelican Motel.

The best hotels with a pool in Tweed Heads are Kennedy Drive Airport Motel, Twin Towns Motel and Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta.

The best-rated hotels in Tweed Heads with a gym are Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta and Tweed Ultima Resort.

The following hotels in Tweed Heads have luggage storage: Kennedy Drive Airport Motel, Twin Towns Motel and Resort Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta.