Kingscliff Travel Guide

Tweed Heads

Kingscliff
Kingscliff
Kingscliff
Kingscliff
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
The price is ฿4,011 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
฿4,011
฿4,011 total
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Parking very easy, breakfast is over priced.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Mantra on Salt Beach
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Bells Boulevard Kingscliff NSW
The price is ฿4,146 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿4,146
฿4,146 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had requested a specific area for our room as we stay at this property often and my wife struggles with walking with her cane. This was stated in the booking but upon arrival to check in we had been allocated a room furthest from lifts, car parks breakfast and pool access. We were advised by check ...

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,097 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿4,097
฿4,506 total
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,455 reviews)
All good just the microwave was $10 and I think that’s crazy

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Voco Gold Coast

Voco Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,871 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
฿3,871
฿4,259 total
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great family spot

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Voco Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is ฿3,484 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿3,484
฿3,833 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (1,496 reviews)
Very nice and chic.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,830 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿3,830
฿4,213 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,086 reviews)
Great beach view and excellent amenities!

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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
Chinderah

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
Cudgen

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 Tweed City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Banora Point
Fingal Head

Fingal Head

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

Fingal Head


Kingscliff Travel Guide