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.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Kingscliff

Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is ₹9,729 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
₹9,729
₹9,729 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
The room/mini apartment was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was great - except when I arrived at 8.30pm there was no food available (restaurant was closed). This should be made clear as I had nothing to eat! Not such a big deal for me but if you were travelling with hungry kids...... ...

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Bells Boulevard, Salt Village, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is ₹11,456 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
₹11,456
₹11,456 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great campus

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa
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 ₹11,899 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
₹11,899
₹13,113 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, great amenities. Just a one night stay for us but very pleased with the accomodation.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₹9,368 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹9,368
₹10,305 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,324 reviews)
Location, staff, facilities all great

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₹21,195 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹21,195
₹23,315 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
I had an amazing stay! Everything was perfect — the room was spotless, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the amenities exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and every detail made me feel well taken care of. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly ...

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Mantra Legends Hotel

Mantra Legends Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is ₹9,326 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
₹9,326
₹9,326 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was lovely and was clean. Wasn’t expecting a security deposit on the day, and I’m still waiting for the deposit back 5 days later.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Mantra Legends Hotel
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