Cabarita Beach Travel Guide

Tweed Heads

Cabarita Beach featuring a sandy beach
Cabarita Beach which includes a bay or harbour, waves and a sandy beach
Cabarita Beach
Cabarita Beach
Cabarita Beach which includes general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Relax in this small village on the Tweed Coast and enjoy oceanfront nature reserves, renowned surf breaks and fantastic fishing spots.

Cabarita Beach is a coastal hamlet stretching along northern New South Wales’ Tweed Coast, known for its surf beaches and laid-back charm. Enjoy the local community atmosphere or watch professionals riding the waves. Backing onto protected wetlands and coastal reserves, Cabarita Beach is surrounded by magnificent natural scenery and is a popular spot for wildlife watching.

Stroll down the village’s waterfront promenade and visit local shops and boutiques. Make your way to the water’s edge directly in front of town to reach the broad sandy expanse of Main Beach. Stretch out on the golden sand or swim in the section of the beach patrolled by the local surf lifesaving club.

If the swell is pumping, seasoned surfers wax their boards and take on Cabarita Beach’s notorious waves. Time your visit with one of the regional surf competitions or carnivals. Watch as competitors perform tricks as they carve through the waves. Fishing competitions are also popular local events. Devoted anglers from all over New South Wales and Queensland try to hook the biggest tailor at June’s Greenback Tailor Fishing Competition.

Enjoy some hearty local fare at Cabarita Beach’s waterfront pub. Alternatively, use the picnic tables and barbecue facilities in the shoreline park and have a freshly grilled meal while appreciating fantastic views over the Pacific Ocean. Check out the perspective along the Tweed Coast from Norries Head and look for migrating whales in the cooler months. Explore the coastal heathland along the shoreline reserve or try birdwatching in the nearby wetlands of Cudgen Lake.

Cabarita Beach is less than a 30-minute drive south from Tweed Heads. You can also reach the coastal village from Byron Bay, which is about a 1-hour drive. Add Cabarita Beach to your road trip along the North Coast and the Tweed Coast. Enjoy the laid-back appeal of the Tweed Coast in Cabarita Beach.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Cabarita Beach

The Beach Cabarita

The Beach Cabarita

4 out of 5
2 - 6 Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cabarita Beach and Bogangar Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
"Great location. Close to shops and the beach. Beautiful spacious apartments."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Beach Cabarita
Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

4 out of 5
Lot 5, Terminal Drive, Bilinga, Bilinga, QLD
The price is ₹12,116 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹12,116
₹13,327 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient for airport travel."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Rydges Gold Coast Airport
Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is ₹8,604 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹8,604
₹8,604 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet location. Do as little or as much as you like"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra Twin Towns

Mantra Twin Towns

4 out of 5
Corner Griffith & Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
The price is ₹10,782 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹10,782
₹10,782 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The Mantra Twin Towns is convenient, the staff are excellent, the facilities and location are fantastic."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Mantra Twin Towns
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort

4 out of 5
76 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"Was nice, pool was cold."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

4 out of 5
99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,396 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹12,396
₹12,396 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,170 reviews)
"The location was good"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Cabarita Beach

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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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Hastings Point

Hastings Point is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Maggies Beach and Cudgen Nature Reserve.

Hastings Point
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Round Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Round Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cabarita Beach and Pottsville Beach.

Round Mountain
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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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Pottsville

Pottsville is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pottsville Beach and Cudgen Nature Reserve.

Pottsville
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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

Cabarita Beach Travel Guide