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Winter the right way: start with an easy journey for a total escape.
With daily direct flights into the nearby Gold Coast Airport (OOL), The Tweed is remarkably accessible from Sydney, Melbourne and beyond. But once you arrive, the pace shifts. A right turn from the airport and scenic 5 to 15-minute drive delivers you from the tarmac to tranquil beaches, hinterland retreats and charming towns.
Winter the right way: in a t-shirt, not a parka.
The Tweed offers one of the most inviting warm winter escapes in Australia, with sunshine and soft sea breezes. While others are layering up, you’re dining alfresco, cycling the Northern River Rail Trail, and watching whales from warm headlands. With average highs around 22°C, it’s the perfect climate to stay active or simply do nothing at all.
The right way to winter: salty air, ocean views and nature on full display.
Each winter, thousands of humpback whales migrate past The Tweed coastline, and you’re perfectly positioned to witness the show. Join a whale watching cruise or take a morning walk along Fingal or Cabarita Headland for a chance to spot these gentle giants breaching offshore.
The right way to winter: in hiking boots, chasing waterfalls.
Swap city noise for birdsong and misty rainforest mornings. Explore nearby national parks like Border Ranges or Mount Jerusalem, where waterfalls tumble, ancient trees tower and trails lead to jaw-dropping lookouts.
The right way to winter: with a glass in hand and a view on the side.
The Tweed’s food scene is a standout, especially in winter. Cosy up at farm-to-table restaurants, taste spirits from local distilleries or enjoy a slow lunch at a sun soaked seaside restaurant. With its mix of flavours and scenery, every bite feels like a warm welcome.
The right way to winter: wrapped in a blanket by the fire, far from it all.
When the sun dips behind the hills, The Tweed turns up the charm. Stay in luxury accommodation like La Rocher Eco Retreat or high-end rainforest cabins at Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat, where fireplaces flicker and stars stretch across the sky.
The right way to winter: less rush, more meaning.
While the Gold Coast and Byron Bay bustle with crowds, The Tweed flows at a gentler rhythm. Discover creative villages, uncluttered beaches and deep connections to Indigenous culture. It’s a region that invites you to do more than visit — it asks you to belong.
The right way to winter: make it easy to arrive and even harder to leave.
With easy road access and well-connected air travel, getting to The Tweed for winter escapes is straightforward — no stress, no delays, no drama. But once you’re here, the sense of stillness lingers long after you leave.
This Is How You Winter the Right Way
Mild days, immersive experiences and a genuine sense of calm, The Tweed isn’t just a place to escape the cold. It’s a reminder that winter can be warm, restorative and utterly beautiful when you choose the right place.
There’s a right way to winter. And it’s right here in The Tweed.
Fly direct to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) then turn right to be in The Tweed in just 5 minutes.
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We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lores, customs and traditions.
