Kingscliff Travel Guide

Tweed Heads

Kingscliff featuring a park
Kingscliff which includes general coastal views
Kingscliff which includes a garden and general coastal views
Kingscliff showing a beach and general coastal views
Kingscliff

This coastal town is renowned for its scenic coastline, hinterland mountains and long white beaches, making it the perfect base for a seaside getaway.

Kingscliff features sandy beaches, surrounding rainforests and parks and close proximity to local attractions. Make this tranquil town your spot for holiday relaxation.

Laze on the golden beach and spend a day splashing about in the shallow tides on Kingscliff Beach. Swim, fish and paddleboard in the water or scuba dive at the Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. Take your surfboard to the reef break at the southern end of the beach.

Explore the surrounding nature parks and rainforests. Hike through coastal rainforest to discover flora and fauna unique to the area. Visit Point Danger’s lookout to see dolphins playing in the water. Walk through the Cudgen Nature Reserve and kayak or fish in Cudgen Creek. Climb nearby Mount Warning or ride a bike from Kingscliff to Pottsville Beach. Relax on a boat cruise along the Tweed River estuary and see the volcanic crater in the Tweed Valley.

Take a trip to Fingal Head Lighthouse and see the ruins of the lightkeeper’s house. This modest beacon was built in 1872. Its powerful illumination is due to its position on one of the easternmost points on the coast. The surrounding area is a great spot to fly kites, fish or simply look out to sea.

Marine Parade is Kingscliff's central street. Stop for a morning coffee, browse in speciality stores, see art at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre and in the evening, dine in style at an alfresco restaurant.

Kingscliff is a beachside community located south of Tweed Heads in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. The town is divided by a waterway, allowing access from the historic town centre to the outer areas. It is a 15-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport, 45 minutes from Mount Warning and 80 minutes from Brisbane and Lamington National Park.


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Top hotels in Kingscliff

Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,203 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,203
฿3,203 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Enjoyable weekend
"We stayed in a one bedroom spa suite, which was compact and a well planned space. The kitchen had oven and microwave, however there was nothing to use in the microwave to cook/heat meals, and nothing to use in the oven, there were enough pots and pans for the stove top. The bathroom was very nice ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
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 ฿4,707 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿4,707
฿5,177 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place for a visit to the Gold Coast. Excellent stay for the second time... highly recommend Kiyomi restaurant at the hotel (easily one of the best meals I've had in my life). Very affordable place considering location and amenities."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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 ฿3,157 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,157
฿3,473 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Such a great central location with easy transport to Pacific Fair and Broadbeach and an easy walk tot he beach."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,290 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,290
฿3,619 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,486 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely, the pool and breakfast buffet were both great. Only things that could be improved would be the soundproofing of the rooms, we could very loudly hear our neighbours, and the water pressure/temperature was very inconsistent. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,381 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,381
฿4,820 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great variety of food close by and bars/clubs"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,295 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,295
฿3,624 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,314 reviews)
"Very spacious has everything you want can’t fault the property"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Kingscliff

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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
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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
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Cudgen

While there might not be top attractions in Cudgen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach.

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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Banora Point

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

Banora Point
Fingal Lighthouse showing landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse

Fingal Head

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

Fingal Head

Kingscliff Travel Guide