Pioneer settler and cattleman Joshua Bray first noted the name Murwillumbah in 1863 as his recording of the Aboriginal name for the local tribe and tribal lands between the Rous and Tweed Rivers, but it was not until 1868 that the first vessel appeared on the Tweed River. A year …
Tweed River Motel
Located on the banks of Murwillumbah’s Tweed River, this motel is ideally positioned for swimming, rowing, water skiing and fishing. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast. Guests enjoy a restaurant next door and a swimming pool. All rooms at Tweed River Motel feature a flat-screen TV …
The Farm Byron Bay
Located just west of the township of Byron Bay and 40 minutes south of the Gold Coast, The Farm is easily accessible off the M1 making it a perfect day trip stopover or an easy drive for lunch if you’re staying in town. Embracing the true meaning of paddock to …
Uki
A delightful village on the South Arm of the Tweed River, Uki was originally the centre of the cedar trade in the late 19th century. As the land was cleared, many dairy farms were established and the village included a butter factory, school, churches, bank and store. However the postwar …



