If you’re going to do High Tea, you may as well do it in style and Tweed River House has style in spades. This destination dining gem delivers a luxe take on the classic, swapping cucumber sandwiches for chef-driven creations like local lobster mini rolls, ocean trout gravlax brioche and snickers-peanut financiers. Served in the elegant colonial-style Dining Room overlooking the Tweed River, this is a high tea that flirts heavily with fine dining. Add a glass (or bottle) of champagne for maximum effect, trust us, you’ll want to linger.
The Details
Tweed River House, Murwillumbah
When: Every Saturday
Price: $90 per person
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For a sugar-dusted, lace-draped escape, point your GPS to Tyalgum. Flutterbies’ dedicated Tea Room is pure maximalist magic – think pink-on-pink interiors, antique trinkets and floral everything. You’ll start with a sparkling rosé bliss champagne topped with Persian Rose fairy floss (yes, really) before diving into three tiers of pastry perfection from the in-house pastry chef. The miniature Flutterbies cupcake is non-negotiable and the tarts, truffles and sweets are equally dreamy. When you’ve had your fill, wander through the back garden and browse Marketta Lane for art, books and treasures.
The Details
Flutterbies Cottage Café, Tyalgum
When: Available daily
Price: $75 per person
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Overlooking the tranquil Tweed River, House of Gabriel is all about wholesome, heart-warming hospitality. Kick things off with a passionfruit punch, sip on local Madura teas and graze your way through a two-hour spread of savoury and sweet favourites – arancini, dainty finger sandwiches, bite-sized sweets and scones baked from Chef Lee’s mum’s own recipe. It’s relaxed, scenic and perfect for group celebrations that don’t skimp on charm.
The Details
House of Gabriel, Tumbulgum
When: Available Friday to Sunday
Price: $66 per person, $44 per child
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Sun, sea and Parisian pastry perfection? Just steps from the sand in Kingscliff, Salt Village French Patisserie serves up a French-inspired high tea you can enjoy alfresco under chic black-and-white awnings. Expect clothed tables, bottomless drinks and a stand stacked high with buttery croissants, mini quiches, fresh sandwiches, macarons, lemon tarts and berries. Word of warning: the display is so instaworthy you might find strangers stopping to snap it (true story).
The Details
Salt Village French Patisserie, Kingscliff
When: Available every weekend, please allow 4 day’s notice
Price: $36.90 per person including bottomless tea and coffee
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Bookings are essential. Prices correct at time of publishing. See individual website for further details. These high tea experiences have been tried and tested by The Tweed team.
Inspiration
Inspiration
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.
