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 ₹8,580 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹8,580
₹8,580 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Had such a great time here - a perfect get-away. Really nice facilities and staff, and so easy to access. Sadly our Spa didn't work in our Spa Suite, but everything else was perfect. Will certainly plan to return."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 ₹9,018 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹9,018
₹9,018 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

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
The price is ₹9,092 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹9,092
₹10,001 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,224 reviews)
"Veiw"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₹9,390 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹9,390
₹10,329 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Location is convenient to everything. Light rail located outside. Clean facilities."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ₹8,844 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹8,844
₹9,728 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,529 reviews)
"*"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
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 ₹11,195 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹11,195
₹12,497 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"our trip was only for a couple of days wish it was longer will be next , our kids are keen to visit also keep up the good work see you next time"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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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 Tweed City 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