Weekender in the TWEED REGION

Meet the destination fast becoming the new Byron Bay

- GABRIELLA DEL GRANDE

It might not be the easiest time for a getaway right now, thanks to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore your own state (if government restrictions allow) or even get your travel bucket list started for when our borders open back up.

And we’ve got a destination you’re going to want to add to it – the Tweed region.

This coastal metropolis nestled in northeastern New South Wales, backing onto the Queensland border, is bustling with top notch eateries, experiences and accommodation. Picture the perfect concoction of beach, rainforest and hinterland.

WHERE TO STAY

The first thing you’ll need to sort out, as with any trip, is your accommodation.

Why not give the rustic-chic option of glamping at The Hideaway in Cabarita Beach a go? It’s a mere two-minute walk to the sand, and also close to cafes and stores. Convenience – tick! By the way, Cabarita Beach is the most gorgeous stretch of sand and sea and is near the whimsical Norries Headland, which boasts breathtaking views of the valley below, as well as of Wollumbin (Mount Warning).