Cudgen Travel Guide

Tweed Heads

Wonderful spot to roam and pick your own sunflowers #nature
Wonderful spot to roam and pick your own sunflowers #nature

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
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
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
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
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

Things to do

Gold Coast: 30 min Jet Ski Hire

Gold Coast: 30 min Jet Ski Hire - No Slow Zones

฿2,862
per traveller
Gold Coast: 30 min Jet Ski Hire - No Slow Zones
Spring Brook National Park Self Guided Driving Tour

Spring Brook National Park Self Guided Driving Tour

฿477
per traveller
Spring Brook National Park Self Guided Driving Tour
The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour

The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour

฿1,079
per adult
The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour
Snorkeling with Turtles at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve

฿3,048
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Crystal Guardians

Near Gold Coast: Crystal Castle Admission Ticket

฿1,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Near Gold Coast: Crystal Castle Admission Ticket
Australia's First Upside Down House Photo Experience

Australia's First Upside Down House Photo Experience

฿404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australia's First Upside Down House Photo Experience
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Top hotels in Cudgen

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 ฿4,955 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿4,955
฿5,451 total
23 Feb - 24 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! (1,002 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is ฿3,437 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,437
฿3,781 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (4,520 reviews)
Staff very friendly. Room clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,201
฿3,521 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿9,172 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿9,172
฿10,089 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (717 reviews)
Our room was perfect the staff were very friendly and we had a wonderful time

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2807 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,597 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿3,597
฿3,956 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,034 reviews)
Great, clean hotel

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG
Qube Broadbeach

Qube Broadbeach

4 out of 5
Cnr Queensland Ave and Jubilee Ave Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
Great views from stylish room. Great pool

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Cudgen

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Kings Forest

Kings Forest might not have many top sights, but Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kings Forest
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Casuarina

Beaches, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Casuarina. Make a stop by Casuarina Beach or South Kingscliff Beach while you're exploring.

Casuarina
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
Kingscliff featuring a park

Kingscliff

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kingscliff. A stop by Kingscliff Beach or South Kingscliff Beach might round out your trip.

Kingscliff
A view from Tropical Fruit World. In the distance if Mount Warning. The volcano who flattened these plain and left this rich soil which grows some of the most exquisite fruits for exportation and local sales.

Duranbah

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Duranbah. You might want to make time for a stop at Tropical Fruit World or Cudgen Nature Reserve.

Duranbah
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Bogangar

Lake views and beaches are notable features of Bogangar. You might consider stopping by Cudgen Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bogangar

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