Kingscliff

Tweed Heads

Kingscliff featuring a park
Kingscliff featuring general coastal views
Kingscliff showing general coastal views and a park
Kingscliff featuring 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.


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Top hotels in Kingscliff

Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue Kingscliff NSW
The price is P11,260 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
P11,260
P11,260 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms were spacious, very nice grounds and facilities.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Bells Boulevard Kingscliff NSW
The price is P12,081 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
P12,081
P12,081 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions South Kingscliff Beach and Kingscliff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
After a booking problem on Expedia the room was sorted and it was a great room well Designed, Clean & Tidy with big balcony so sit back & relax. Its so worth getting the bigger room suites (60m2) as they just make it more a holiday than being cramped in a hotel size (20m2) room. The only reason for ...

Reviewed on Dec 18, 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 P11,188 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
P11,188
P12,306 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Yes very well maintained and friendly staff

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is P9,180 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
P9,180
P10,098 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was overlooking the beach with clear ocean views. Voco offers a range of dining options which are reasonably priced. Hotel staff are generally very friendly and accommodating. We had a couple of housekeeping issues which were quickly resolved by staff, which demonstrated fantastic management! ...

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is P9,027 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
P9,027
P9,930 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,364 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff friendly

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Mantra Legends Hotel

Mantra Legends Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is P9,500 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
P9,500
P9,500 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
I really love the overall aesthetic and vibes about the hotel . It gave us wonderful experiences.staff were all down and beyond to help guests

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Mantra Legends Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kingscliff

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Casuarina

Beaches, restaurants, and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Casuarina. Make a stop by Casuarina Beach or South Kingscliff Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Casuarina
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Chinderah

Travelers enjoy Chinderah for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Stotts Island Nature Reserve while you're in the area.

Chinderah
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Cudgen

While Cudgen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach.

Cudgen
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Kings Forest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kings Forest and surrounding area, you can visit Tropical Fruit World and Casuarina Beach.

Kings Forest
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Banora Point

Though Banora Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club and Tweed City.

Banora Point
Fingal Lighthouse featuring landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse

Fingal Head

Travelers like the monuments in Fingal Head, and Fingal Head Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fingal Head


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