The Tweed, a hidden gem, is fast becoming the place to go for a gastronomic adventure. Placed on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, The Tweed area offers picturesque coastal views, surrounded by sensational national parks in The Tweed valley.
What has truly caught the attention of eager travellers is the food scene. With a burgeoning rise of restaurants, the region is becoming the destination for luxury travellers. If phenomenal food and fantastic vistas are on your local travel to-do list, then here is how to spend the weekend in The Tweed.
Where to stay in The Tweed
Halycon House offers the kind of laid-back luxury you would expect from a boutique beachfront hotel. The architectural moments can be seen from all angles thanks to the work of architect Virginia Kerridge.
Located at Cabarita Beach on The Tweed Coast, Halycon House leans into its prime beachfront location with a fresh, crisp white allure, juxtaposed by the eclectic internal design elements. The destination boasts everything you could want from a stay: a seaside restaurant, Paper Daisy, a destination spa offering luxury wellness treatments, sunrise yoga on the beach and a sparkling pool that’s as refreshing as the cocktails delivered to your Hampton’s worthy recliner.
Where to eat in The Tweed
When visiting The Tweed, pack your appetite for flavourful, farm-to-table dining experiences. You’ll find a unique blend of award-winning restaurants combined with local charm.
From the likes of the ultra-seasonal and sustainable Pipit from Ben Devlin to the fresh, decadent dining of Fins seafood restaurant. For a heritage bistro feel, overlooking the Tweed River, you can’t miss the locally-sourced, seasonal menu by Tweed River House. Leave space on your food tour for the subdued opulence of Bistro Livi with every considered choice on their menu. And if you’re looking for a relaxed but no less refined selection of plates to share, then the No.35 Kitchen and Bar menu will hit the spot.
But the true key to travelling to a new place is always knowing where to find the best espresso. And nothing can beat beans that have been freshly roasted in-house, which is exactly what Bastion Lane Espresso has on offer.
What to do in The Tweed
The Tweed is not short of natural landscapes to explore, with crystal clear waterways and long stretches of white sand beaches including Cabarita and Kingscliff, which you can easily access via the 24 kilometres of meandering coastal pathway. Or if you have a hire car, take a drive to the hinterland to explore the breathtaking glory the national parks have to offer, such as the recently opened Gidjuum Gulganyi Walking Track.
For art lovers, a visit to the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre is a must. With vibrant contemporary exhibitions on offer and a re-creation of one of Australia’s most loved artists home studio, the gallery is bound to be an unforgettable experience.
No indulgent weekend away worth its salt would be complete without a trip to the spa. Unwind and reset at The Spa At Salt or hit pause with one of the wellness offerings onsite at Halycon House.
If the Tweed is on the radar for October, there’s more reason than ever to visit. It’s when the annual Savour The Tweed festival rewards visitors with masterclasses in pasta making, meeting expert winemakers and even lets you slip backdoor into a secret supper club. The variety of flavour-filled experiences will undoubtedly become a yearly tradition.
Get ready for 30+ events over five flavour-filled days at Savour The Tweed, 22nd – 26th October 2025, where fresh-grown goodness is on the menu and The Tweed’s remarkable culinary scene is on show.
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