The locality name is Cabarita Beach after a housing estate developed in the 1960’s, but the original, and postal name for this pretty little town is Bogangar, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘place of many pippies’, which refers to the ancient ceremonial shell middens in the area. With large areas of …
Kingscliff
Just ‘south of the border’, Kingscliff is becoming a popular destination for Queenslanders wanting a great meal or a good coffee on a day out, as well as a holiday destination for families from all over the region and interstate. Booking.com
Mooball
You can’t miss the black and white cow prints painted on the electricity poles through this Pacific Highway village. The paintwork continues over the general store and other buildings, and the cow-puns certainly draw attention to the services available in this convenient coffee stop. Mooball is also the turn-off point …
Murwillumbah
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 …






