Cassandra's Guide to the Tweed Coast
Food scene
Thai In-fa Cabarita Restaurant
33 Tweed Coast RdBest thai food in the area, by far.
Beautiful contemporary dining with plenty of atmosphere right off Cabarita Beach.
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Paper Daisy
21 Cypress CresBeautiful contemporary dining with plenty of atmosphere right off Cabarita Beach.
Great food and you can't beat the view - but make sure you don't plan to eat dinner there, they close just after the lunch crowd. Located just under the Cabarita SLSC, it's the ultimate beachy breakfast/lunch.
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Pandanus Cafe
7 Pandanus ParadeGreat food and you can't beat the view - but make sure you don't plan to eat dinner there, they close just after the lunch crowd. Located just under the Cabarita SLSC, it's the ultimate beachy breakfast/lunch.
Delicious fish & chippery for an easy dinner after beaching it all day - call your order in before you go, they get busy!
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The Stunned Mullet
16 Tweed Coast RdDelicious fish & chippery for an easy dinner after beaching it all day - call your order in before you go, they get busy!
If you love Mexican, this should scratch the itch. Great for groups and families - they have the QRcode ordering system as well as a playground within an outdoor eating area. No more Split Bills and no more Bored Kids.
They have a number of different formats, from Set Menu to Taco Selection to Little Plates. And delicious margaritas that you don't have to wait for if you QRcode it in! :)
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Lolita's Mexican Cantina
1 Barclay DrIf you love Mexican, this should scratch the itch. Great for groups and families - they have the QRcode ordering system as well as a playground within an outdoor eating area. No more Split Bills and no more Bored Kids.
They have a number of different formats, from Set Menu to Taco Selection to Little Plates. And delicious margaritas that you don't have to wait for if you QRcode it in! :)
Hip pizza and calzone spot located in The Commons Casuarina, right in the heart of things. Super yummy and interestingly...sourdough based
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Jordy's Casuarina
480 Casuarina WayHip pizza and calzone spot located in The Commons Casuarina, right in the heart of things. Super yummy and interestingly...sourdough based
Asian Fusion - with great ambiance, situated just next to the Santai Resort pool, you could be on holiday in SE Asia. They do a Set Menu or else you can order A La Carte. Known for their cocktails.
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Spice Den Restaurant Santai Resort
9 Dianella DrAsian Fusion - with great ambiance, situated just next to the Santai Resort pool, you could be on holiday in SE Asia. They do a Set Menu or else you can order A La Carte. Known for their cocktails.
World Famous Chef, great ambiance and amazing dishes that will make you feel spoiled on holiday. You'll need a reservation well in advance for this one!
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Fins Restaurant and Bar
6 Bells BlvdWorld Famous Chef, great ambiance and amazing dishes that will make you feel spoiled on holiday. You'll need a reservation well in advance for this one!
Fun and colourful Mexican dishes, delicious and fresh. Also quite popular, so make a reservation!
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La Barrita
Bells BoulevardFun and colourful Mexican dishes, delicious and fresh. Also quite popular, so make a reservation!
A quaint local farm in Red Earth Country with a yummy cafe/restaurant using it's own organic produce - can't get more local than that!! You can also check out the pigs, chickens and sometimes cows. Walk among the sunflowers and the macadamias, take in the fresh air!
https://www.farmandco.com.au/
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Farm & Co
529 Cudgen RdA quaint local farm in Red Earth Country with a yummy cafe/restaurant using it's own organic produce - can't get more local than that!! You can also check out the pigs, chickens and sometimes cows. Walk among the sunflowers and the macadamias, take in the fresh air!
https://www.farmandco.com.au/
Yummmmmm so good. Just so good.
A delicious little eatery hidden in the hills behind Byron Bay.
There's sushi but that's the tip of the iceberg...burgers, salads, etc. Anything your foodie heart could desire.
it's also the perfect eatery after you've done the hike at Minyon falls because it's super close and you'll be starving.
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Federal Doma Cafe
6 Albert streetYummmmmm so good. Just so good.
A delicious little eatery hidden in the hills behind Byron Bay.
There's sushi but that's the tip of the iceberg...burgers, salads, etc. Anything your foodie heart could desire.
it's also the perfect eatery after you've done the hike at Minyon falls because it's super close and you'll be starving.
Local To Casuarina Cafe that serves breakfast and lunch in a relaxed setting within The Commons.
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Tucker
480 Casuarina WayLocal To Casuarina Cafe that serves breakfast and lunch in a relaxed setting within The Commons.
Casuarina's #1 Bar... with a delicious variety of meaty offerings, and a great selection of beverages, The Crafty Cow is well worth a visit.
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THE CRAFTY COW BAR & SMOKEHOUSE
480 Casuarina WayCasuarina's #1 Bar... with a delicious variety of meaty offerings, and a great selection of beverages, The Crafty Cow is well worth a visit.
Whether you're interested in spirits or not, Husk Distillery, located in the quaint river town of Tumbulgum is a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit...check their website for opening hours and definitely make a reservation! 0266759149.
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Husk Distillers
1152 Dulguigan RdWhether you're interested in spirits or not, Husk Distillery, located in the quaint river town of Tumbulgum is a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit...check their website for opening hours and definitely make a reservation! 0266759149.
New restaurant in Cabarita and so far, so delicious.
The entrees menu is enough to stop in for, featuring what is arguably the best snapper "finger sandwich" that tastes like the posh grand-daddy of the filet-o-fish...in the best possible way.
But there's more....the mixed drinks and mains are also pretty special.
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No.35 Kitchen and Bar
35 Tweed Coast RoadNew restaurant in Cabarita and so far, so delicious.
The entrees menu is enough to stop in for, featuring what is arguably the best snapper "finger sandwich" that tastes like the posh grand-daddy of the filet-o-fish...in the best possible way.
But there's more....the mixed drinks and mains are also pretty special.
A Legit Bar in Cabarita, guess the Young Ones got sick of Taverns and SLSCs!! Very nice cocktails, simple but classy fit out, nice vibe.
Also they sometimes have live music and decent acoustics.
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The Burrow Cabarita Beach
36 Tweed Coast RdA Legit Bar in Cabarita, guess the Young Ones got sick of Taverns and SLSCs!! Very nice cocktails, simple but classy fit out, nice vibe.
Also they sometimes have live music and decent acoustics.
Neighbourhoods
Kingscliff is a quiet town but the strip on Marine Parade is a busy restaurant and cafe scene with some shopping and the beach right across the road. Further south along Marine Parade, you've got Cudgen Creek which is the perfect water playground when the beach is blown out or a bit rough.
Up the creek, closer to Cudgen Bridge the Watersports Guru parks himself most of the time and rents SUPs and kayaks at a reasonable price.
There's a shopping centre off Pearl Street with a Woolworths, butcher, chemist and bottle shop.
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Kingscliff
Kingscliff is a quiet town but the strip on Marine Parade is a busy restaurant and cafe scene with some shopping and the beach right across the road. Further south along Marine Parade, you've got Cudgen Creek which is the perfect water playground when the beach is blown out or a bit rough.
Up the creek, closer to Cudgen Bridge the Watersports Guru parks himself most of the time and rents SUPs and kayaks at a reasonable price.
There's a shopping centre off Pearl Street with a Woolworths, butcher, chemist and bottle shop.
Cabarita is a 5 minute drive up Tweed Coast Road from Casuarina and it's the closest alternative to our small neighbourhood shops.
The beach here is amazing with two options on either side of the point. To the left of the point is Caba Cove - usually lots of great waves and where people sun bake and surf the most, however if that side is windy, Back Beach Caba will be perfect.
Notable - Back Beach Caba is an off leash area so if you're in to dogs and/or have a dog, this is for you!
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Cabarita Beach
Cabarita is a 5 minute drive up Tweed Coast Road from Casuarina and it's the closest alternative to our small neighbourhood shops.
The beach here is amazing with two options on either side of the point. To the left of the point is Caba Cove - usually lots of great waves and where people sun bake and surf the most, however if that side is windy, Back Beach Caba will be perfect.
Notable - Back Beach Caba is an off leash area so if you're in to dogs and/or have a dog, this is for you!
The Hastings Point creek and beach are a wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon beach session, especially if the Casuarina local beach is blown out. You can pick a side of the creek to avoid the wind, paddle and float up or down the creek depending on which way the tide is running.
Also a lovely place to kayak or SUP.
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Hastings Point
The Hastings Point creek and beach are a wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon beach session, especially if the Casuarina local beach is blown out. You can pick a side of the creek to avoid the wind, paddle and float up or down the creek depending on which way the tide is running.
Also a lovely place to kayak or SUP.
Casuarina heart centre is the beach and bike path that run the whole length of the suburb.
If you bring anything on your holiday here, make sure it's your beach kit and a bike. We even have a few bikes you can use (by request) but I highly recommend you get amongst it, it's the easiest and most beautiful way to explore. Whether it's biking to Cabarita for pancakes in the morning or doing a beach walk to Salt Bar for a beer, late afternoon, the path is the real Casuarina Way.
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Downtown Casuarina
Casuarina heart centre is the beach and bike path that run the whole length of the suburb.
If you bring anything on your holiday here, make sure it's your beach kit and a bike. We even have a few bikes you can use (by request) but I highly recommend you get amongst it, it's the easiest and most beautiful way to explore. Whether it's biking to Cabarita for pancakes in the morning or doing a beach walk to Salt Bar for a beer, late afternoon, the path is the real Casuarina Way.
Bangalow makes for a lovely little stop if you're doing a day trip through the Northern Rivers. It's chilled out main street has plenty of shops and cafes with the Bangalow Hotel right at the top.
The Bangalow Markets - which focus on handmade products (ceramics, fashion) are on the 4th Sunday of each month from 9am - 3pm. Check the website for COVID rules and regs.
http://bangalowmarket.com.au/
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Bangalow
Bangalow makes for a lovely little stop if you're doing a day trip through the Northern Rivers. It's chilled out main street has plenty of shops and cafes with the Bangalow Hotel right at the top.
The Bangalow Markets - which focus on handmade products (ceramics, fashion) are on the 4th Sunday of each month from 9am - 3pm. Check the website for COVID rules and regs.
http://bangalowmarket.com.au/
Byron Bay is a perfect day trip from Casuarina - just 40 minutes down the highway. For a cheap and easy day, you can get there early, do the light house walk, enjoy one of their iconic beaches, have lunch. Or if you're after more adventure, there's hang gliding, boat trips with dolphins, you can dive the wreck, all sorts. There are cheap eats or fancy restaurants, it's up to you.
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Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a perfect day trip from Casuarina - just 40 minutes down the highway. For a cheap and easy day, you can get there early, do the light house walk, enjoy one of their iconic beaches, have lunch. Or if you're after more adventure, there's hang gliding, boat trips with dolphins, you can dive the wreck, all sorts. There are cheap eats or fancy restaurants, it's up to you.
Sightseeing
This farmstay does over-nights, but they also have the option of day visits so the kids can experience a taste of country life - you can participate in the farm animal feeding, have a picnic and a swim in the dam. Entry is $7, kids under 4 are free.
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Hosanna Farmstay
4 Tunnel RdThis farmstay does over-nights, but they also have the option of day visits so the kids can experience a taste of country life - you can participate in the farm animal feeding, have a picnic and a swim in the dam. Entry is $7, kids under 4 are free.
The hike at Minyon Falls, in Nightcap National Park is fun for the whole family. If you're a serious hiker, you can do the longer loop that takes a few hours, but if you're just interested in getting to the falls, go the shorter distance and return the same way.
If you time it right, you can get out of there for lunch at the Doma Cafe in Federal (on the main drag).
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Minyon Falls walking track
Minyon Loop WestThe hike at Minyon Falls, in Nightcap National Park is fun for the whole family. If you're a serious hiker, you can do the longer loop that takes a few hours, but if you're just interested in getting to the falls, go the shorter distance and return the same way.
If you time it right, you can get out of there for lunch at the Doma Cafe in Federal (on the main drag).
Fun times on Cudgen Creek and beyond! You can either visit The Guru at Cudgen Creek to rent a kayak or SUP...OR you can book an adventure with them. Routinely heading out to Cook Island to snorkle with turtles, or out to sea from some whale watching (in season between May - September) it's a brilliant way to embrace the local wildlife!
https://watersportsguru.com/
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Watersports Guru
Sutherland StreetFun times on Cudgen Creek and beyond! You can either visit The Guru at Cudgen Creek to rent a kayak or SUP...OR you can book an adventure with them. Routinely heading out to Cook Island to snorkle with turtles, or out to sea from some whale watching (in season between May - September) it's a brilliant way to embrace the local wildlife!
https://watersportsguru.com/
Embrace the rainforest in the Mebbin National Park. There's great bushwalking, picnicking, camping, bike or horse riding just behind Murwillumbah in the shadow of Mount Warning. A small park fee applied, please check the website for more details.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mebbin-national-park
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Mebbin National Park
Embrace the rainforest in the Mebbin National Park. There's great bushwalking, picnicking, camping, bike or horse riding just behind Murwillumbah in the shadow of Mount Warning. A small park fee applied, please check the website for more details.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mebbin-national-park
In the same theme as Mebbin National Park, the Border Ranges National Park gives visitors a variety of different bush walking tracks and scenic lookouts for every type of visitor. A small entry fee applies.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/border-ranges-national-park
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Border Ranges National Park
In the same theme as Mebbin National Park, the Border Ranges National Park gives visitors a variety of different bush walking tracks and scenic lookouts for every type of visitor. A small entry fee applies.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/border-ranges-national-park
Cape Byron Distillery, home of Brookies Gin offers a rainforest and distillery tour as well as tasting sessions but you must book on their website - capebyrondistillery.com/cellar-door/
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Cape Byron Distillery
80 St Helena RdCape Byron Distillery, home of Brookies Gin offers a rainforest and distillery tour as well as tasting sessions but you must book on their website - capebyrondistillery.com/cellar-door/
Cultural
With continually changing art displays and then the permanent collection of Margaret Olley, the Tweed Regional Art Gallery is definitely worth a look.
Make a morning of it and end up at the cafe for lunch with beautiful farm land and Mount Warning as your backdrop.
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Tweed Regionális Galéria és Margaret Olley Művészeti Központ
2 Mistral RdWith continually changing art displays and then the permanent collection of Margaret Olley, the Tweed Regional Art Gallery is definitely worth a look.
Make a morning of it and end up at the cafe for lunch with beautiful farm land and Mount Warning as your backdrop.
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The Bike Path is Amazing - Use it
The bike path along the Tweed Coast connects Kingscliff to Pottsville and can provide you with DAYS of fun adventures.
From a foodie fun restaurant crawl to a brilliant big beachy day out, this path connects you! So rent your bikes, pack your backpacks and don't forget your bike lock!
If you need any itinerary suggestions for an awesome day rolling up and down the Tweed Coast, just ask Cass :)
*Kingscliff Cycles has reasonable weekly rental rates*
*Stick to the left, there are some pretty speedy cyclists that travel along there at speed*
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Restaurants!
This area can get super busy on weekends and holidays so if you're headed for Casuarina and you have a specific need to visit a particular restaurant....book in advance!!!
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Kid Friendly Spots
- Park at Salt Resort - it's a good set up...there's a path way around a large field and the actual equipment is cool. There's a BBQ spot. Also at Salt Resort there's a pastry shop, a coffee shop, a gelati shop and a pub. The pub has an indoor play area if it's raining. You can bike there on the path or else drive.
- The park at Cabarita Beach - it's just above the beach so if you come ready for the beach and for whatever reason, the waves/sun/tide is not suitable, the kids can play in the park - same thing - good equipment and a reasonable grassed area. There's also a covered BBQ spot.
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Useful Local Phrases
Oi! - Excuse me kind sir
Yoooooo-hoooooooo! (loudly) - if your bike bell is broken and you're biking up behind some dog walkers ~ just sing out!
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Where to Get Petrol $$$$$
Try to avoid the BP at Chinderah on the south-bound exit. Usually over-priced and mega busy...but OK if you're also after MacDonalds.
The Shell petrol station in Chinderah is usually cheaper and totally deserted.
There's a petrol station in Kingscliff but only use it if you're desperate, it's also above the going rate.
There are two petrol stations on either side of Hastings Point and they almost always have the same price point. The BP next to the North Star Caravan park has a slight advantage because they sell value fresh fruit & veg out the front