Tweed Heads is near some beautiful natural areas in New South Wales, including Mt. Warning, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest shield volcanoes, and several subtropical national parks, including Nightcap, Border Ranges, Springbrook, and Lamington. There are loads of things to do in Tweeds Head—or near it—like hiking up Mt. Warning; camping and chasing waterfalls in the national parks; and taking boat trips and barbecuing along the Tweed River. You can also relax on the coast and explore places like Fingal Head Lighthouse, Point Danger, and the Captain Cook Memorial.
If you want warm, summer weather, head to Tweed Heads in December-February. Your beach days will be warmest, with water temps perfect for swimming and surfing, and the weather will cool off in the evenings, which is great if you’re camping in the nearby national parks. Bring a rain jacket though, because those subtropical plants are that way for a reason. There’s plenty of rain in summer. For drier weather and cooler temps, consider August.
Your best bet for accessing Tweed Heads and the surrounding areas is to have your own car, or rent one when you arrive. There are ridesharing facilities and public buses available. But if you’re thinking of heading out to some of the national parks like Nightcap or Border Ranges, or beach hopping and exploring further afield, it’s best to have your own wheels.
Since Tweed Heads is right near the border of Queensland and New South Wales, you could be in for a bit of time travel. Queensland and New South Wales are an hour apart for daylight savings time in summer. Sometimes cell phones in Tweed Heads pick up Queensland’s signal, and flip the time. It's something to keep an eye on when you're out and about swimming or trekking and anticipating the time the sun should set.
