| The highest town on the New South Wales coastline | | | | incredible. There is also a large memorial to Captain |
| is the inimitable Tweed Heads, a picture perfect | | | | Cook, which marks the state border. You can actually |
| coastal resort town that tempts Queenslanders down | | | | stand with one foot in each state on Point Danger! On |
| across the border and tries its best to stop travellers | | | | the estuary to the south fishing is very popular, with |
| heading further north! Beautiful beaches are | | | | many choosing to hire tinny's (small aluminium boats |
| complemented by a lush green hinterland that boasts | | | | with an outboard motor) to traverse the banks and try |
| thick rainforests and a diverse array of Australian | | | | their hand at catching the many species of fish. |
| animals and birds, and the town itself is a friendly, | | | | Canoeists and kayakists also frequent the waters, and |
| quaint settlement with all the tourist-oriented amenities | | | | other sports such as kite surfing and beach cricket are |
| of a modern holiday town. Rich in surf and beach | | | | common amongst beach dwellers. |
| culture, its a great place to chill out and relax, but there | | | | With a coastline as beautiful as that of the Tweed, the |
| is also so much to explore nearby that your | | | | hinterland has to be something special to drag you |
| campervan holiday here can be full and exciting rather | | | | away from it. And special it is- once a hotbed of |
| than laid back if thats what you wish! | | | | volcanic activity lush and thick rainforests have burst |
| Tweed Heads is twinned with the Queensland town of | | | | out of the fertile soils and provided a home to a |
| Coolangatta, with only the state border seperating | | | | colourful plethora of birds and wildlife. There are five |
| them. Despite being in different states these two | | | | world heritage listed National Parks in the Tweed Shire, |
| towns share a lot of things, including a main street | | | | the most famous being Mt Warning National Park, |
| marking the state border! The people all have a similar | | | | home to Mt Warning, which is the plug of the worlds |
| 'chilled out' attitude towards life, and locals and tourists | | | | largest shield volcano, and also the spot where the |
| frequent the same beaches. The beaches are a stand | | | | rising sun first touches the Australian land. The |
| out attraction of this whole region- in the Tweed Shire | | | | panoramic views from the top of Mt Warning make a |
| alone there are over 34 kilometres of sandy white | | | | mission to the peak fully worthwhile, and there are |
| shores which are just begging to be explored by you | | | | camping grounds throughout the park for those who |
| and your campervan! Coolangatta Beach is the | | | | wish to extend their stay in the park. This area is |
| nearest one across the border in Queensland, while | | | | steeped in Aboriginal history, and is very important to |
| Doppy's Beach is the closest one to Tweed Heads | | | | the local indigenous people. The Bundjalung people, |
| itself. To the north of the town you have Flagstaff | | | | who have been here for centuries, named Mt Warning |
| Beach, and Fingal Beach lies to the south, so even if | | | | "Wollumbin", which means "Cloud Catcher". |
| you do not want to venture too far from town you | | | | If you wish to learn more about the Aboriginal heritage |
| are still spoiled for choice. Surfing is immensely popular | | | | of the region then you can pay a visit to the Minjungbal |
| in these parts, and the waves cater to all levels of skill | | | | Aboriginal Cultural Centre in South Tweed, which is |
| so even if you are a beginner don't be scared to give | | | | committed to preserving and protecting the region's |
| it a go. | | | | cultural heritage. Here detailed exhibits and videos in |
| The Tweed River is another focal point for recreation | | | | the museum will inform and entertain you, and you can |
| amongst locals and visitors to the Tweed. Where it | | | | enjoy the tranquil bush settings and pay a visit to a |
| enters the sea a large estuary is formed, bordered by | | | | Bora Ring, a sacred ceremonial site. There are |
| two large headlands to the north and the south of it. | | | | authentic artefacts such as boomerangs and |
| The northerly one is known as Point Danger, and the | | | | didgeridoos on sale here as well, so its a great place |
| views of the surrounding coastline from up here are | | | | to pick up a souvenir. |