Top Caravan Parks in Tweed Heads and Beyond

From the coast to the rainforest, Tweed Heads and her surrounding towns offer holidaymakers plenty of caravan parks to unwind in.

If you’re hitting the road with a caravan in search of the sub-tropical climes of NSW’s far north coast, there are plenty of sites to power up and call home in the Tweed region. Even if you’re travelling without a camper or trailer, cabins and campgrounds are a great option for revelling in the laid-back vibes.

From riverside relaxation in Tweed Heads to kid-friendly Hastings Point and the beachside chill of Kingscliff, these memory-making stays are brimming with charm.

Tweed Heads caravan parks

BIG4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park, Tweed Heads

This award-winning bells-and-whistles Tweed Heads caravan park is a kids’ holiday nirvana. Stay in a variety of powered sites or opt for a cabin, some of which can sleep up to eight. The Green Cauldron Waterpark is the stuff of childhood dreams, while Lizzie’s Lagoon is a more sedate place for a fresh dip. There’s also go-karts for hire, a trampoline, playground, play zone, outdoor cinema and plenty of activities. Paddle the billabong then retreat to the camp kitchen to cook up a feast come dinnertime.

Address: 30 Holden Street, Tweed Heads South NSW

River Retreat Home & Holiday Park, Tweed Heads

Set directly on Terranora Inlet, this riverside caravan park is perfect for those holidaying with their furry friends. Here you’ll find cabins, powered sites and sites that accommodate larger RVs, as well as amenities such as a pool, laundry, camp kitchen and showers. There are also studio cabins and pet-friendly cabins, plus the Riverview Retreat which sleeps up to eight.

Address: 8-10 Philp Parade, Tweed Heads South NSW

Tweed Holiday Parks, Tweed Heads

The most northerly and largest of seven locations run by Tweed Holiday Parks, this spot on Terranora Creek is a tranquil place for a retreat. It’s a short walk to the town centre but feels entirely cloistered from the nearby bustle, with its own saltwater lagoon and boat ramp. Stay in a powered site (six with en suite), cabin or grass tent site and enjoy the pool and waterslide, playground, recreation room and camp kitchen.

the pool at Terranora Creek, Tweed Heads — Escape the heat and swim at the expansive pool in Tweed Holiday Parks, Terranora Creek.

Address: 3 Dry Dock Road, Tweed Heads South NSW

Pyramid Holiday Park, Tweed Heads South

A range of cabins, powered and unpowered sites, some with en suites and some pet-friendly, are available at this Tweed Heads caravan park. Enjoy close proximity to both the Tweed River and some of the best beaches on the Gold Coast. It’s fairly rudimentary but tidy and comfortable with a small pool, barbecue facilities, playground and recreation room.

Address: 145 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads NSW

Colonial Tweed Caravan Park, Tweed Heads

On the southern bank of the Tweed River, this calm spot set on the aquamarine-hued water is perfect for exploring the surrounding region. The Colonial Tweed Caravan Park has a swimming pool overlooking the river, small playground, camp kitchen and amenities block to service powered sites. There are also cabins and en suite sites available.

Address: 2 Philp Parade, Tweed Heads South NSW

Chinderah caravan parks

Tweed River Hacienda Holiday Park, Chinderah

With an absolute riverfront location, this park sits on a tranquil section of the Tweed River and is perfect for chilled-out escapes. Enjoy views of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) and the Border Ranges as you cast a line out, partake in watersports or simply sit with a good book by the pool. The beaches and restaurants of Kingscliff are just a short drive away, as is beautiful Fingal Head. Choose from a range of luxury villas and en suite cabins, as well as riverside and en suite-powered sites.

Address: 300/37 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah NSW

Homestead Holiday Park, Chinderah

Access to the pristine Tweed River is immediate at this Chinderah caravan park thanks to the onsite private boat ramp and harbour. You can choose from villas or powered sites and unwind by the pool. While the amenities are fairly tired, it’s perfect for a low-key trip and you’re in easy reach of Kingscliff and other Tweed coast towns.

Address: 200/25 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah NSW

Chinderah Village Tourist Park, Chinderah

As with the other caravan parks set on this stretch of the river, you’re treated to vistas of majestic Wollumbin (Mt Warning) awash with purple hues come sunset at Chinderah Village Tourist Park . Fishing, boating and watersports are the key attractions here, although the beaches are not too far away. The usual amenities can be found here, such as a pool, barbecue facilities, showers, toilets and laundry. Choose from caravan or campsites.

Address: 94–104 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah NSW

Fingal Head caravan parks

Tweed Holiday Parks, Fingal Head

With Fingal Head Beach stretching out before you, this picturesque spot delivers on summer holiday vibes , even in the cooler months. Swim, surf or snorkel at the beach, or stroll to Fingal Head Lighthouse direct from the campground. Bed down in a cabin, surfari tent or powered site (some with en suites). You’re also only 10 minutes from Tweed Heads, but with a general store and cafe nearby, you won’t really need to leave.

Address: 9 Prince Street, Fingal Head NSW

Kingscliff caravan parks

Tweed Holiday Parks, Kingscliff North

This small Kingscliff caravan park has less than 50 sites, ensuring a very chilled stay. The expansive beach is on your doorstep and the vibrant town centre is just two kilometres away, making strolls for dinner a cinch. Or you could hire one of the grounds’ bikes and cycle in for an arvo ice cream. Choose from cabins, surfari tents and powered sites (with or without en suite), but you’ll need to keep your fur baby at home.

Address: 277 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW

an aerial view of Tweed Holiday Parks at Kingscliff Beach — Kingscliff Beach is only a few steps away from both Tweed Holiday Parks in Kingscliff.

Tweed Holiday Parks, Kingscliff Beach

The twin to Tweed Holiday Parks’ north Kingscliff location , this southerly ground offers an award-winning beachfront stay. Sandwiched between the beach and the main street, this park is ideal for those who don’t want to miss out on any of the action. Spend all day on the beach then fall asleep to the waves in either a luxury ocean cabin, beachfront tourist site, en suite tourist site or tent site. There’s also a camp kitchen, barbecue and bathroom facilities.

Address: 125 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW

Ingenia Holidays, Kingscliff

Nestled between the Tweed River and Kingscliff Beach, this caravan park offers the best of both worlds . Stay in either a cabin or powered site, which are dispersed across 10 acres of subtropical landscaping. Guests and encouraged to take the 2.5-kilometre stroll to the beach or the shorter walk to watch a riverside sunset. You can expect a swimming pool, games room, camp kitchen and the usual amenities. While not as polished as the other Kingscliff parks, it’s still a great option ofr families.

Address: 26 Wommin Bay Road, Kingscliff NSW

Hastings Point caravan parks

Tweed Holiday Parks, Hastings Point

Overlooking the watery playground of Cudgera Creek and across to the beach, this Hastings Point caravan park offers the prime spot for those who love to fish, paddle or simply lounge about. On a sunny high tide, Cudgera Creek teems with frolicking families submerging themselves in the crystal waters. It’s the perfect swim spot for young kids, while the beach offers more robust play and good sets for surfers. Bed down in a surfari tent or powered site and, in peak times of Easter and Christmas, you can camp on the grassy headland.

Address: 7 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point NSW

North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings Point

This is an all-round box-ticker for caravan park accommodation . While close to the beach and Cudgera Creek, this resort also offers plenty to keep you onsite. There’s Sammy’s Lagoon water park to keep the kids amused, as well as the incredible Marine Discovery Centre, Australia’s largest, privately funded marine museum.

The icing on the cake is the adults’ only leisure centre, complete with hairdresser, day spa, heated lap pool, gym and sauna. You can stay in everything from budget to premium cabins or powered and en suite sites.

Address: 1 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point NSW

the dining space at Northstar Holiday Resort — Settle in at the resort’s spacious dining space.

Pottsville caravan parks

Tweed Holiday Parks, Pottsville North

Pottsville is the perfect family holiday destination with its charming town, long beach and gentle Mooball Creek. This north-positioned park enhances good times with two swimming pools, playground, basketball court and volleyball court. It’s a short drive into town or slightly longer walk, and is in easy reach of Tweed coast towns like Cabarita and Hastings Point. Stay in surfari tents, cabins or powered sites.

Address: 27 Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville NSW

Tweed Holiday Parks, Pottsville South

Positioned on the water at the southern end of town, this Pottsville caravan park is well-positioned to soak up long, sunshine-filled days on the water. With cabins and sites facing Mooball Creek, it’s easy access to slip into the calm waters for a swim or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding. Town is just across the road, where you’ll find great cafes and restaurants. Cabins are fresh and comfortable, while powered sites are plentiful.

Address: 2 Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville NSW

a top view of two people sitting outside a caravan at low tide, Tweed Holiday Parks, Kingscliff Beach — The Mooball Creek caravan site boasts the perfect spot for a sundowner.

Wooyung caravan parks

Wooyung Beach Holiday Park, Wooyung

Little-known Wooyung is a beachside agrarian gem at the most southerly point of the Tweed Shire. Bare feet and salty hair rule this rustic but idyllic spot. Choose from cabins, studio rooms and powered or unpowered sites. A short five-minute drive to Pottsville and just 15 minutes to the coastal gem of Byron Bay, you’ll feel totally isolated, but within easy reach of cafes, shops and amenities.

Address: 515 Wooyung Road, Wooyung NSW

Murwillumbah caravan parks

Murwillumbah Showground

You can set up for a short, one-week stint in this dog-friendly caravan and campground in Murwillumbah . You’re well-positioned to peruse Murwillumbah’s up-and-coming dining scene, which features plenty of locally run restaurants touting fresh produce. While it’s a bit of a barebones set-up across the 25-site campground, all the basics are accounted for, including power, water and hot showers.

Address: 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah NSW

Mt Warning Rainforest Park

Tucked into the foothills of the heritage-listed Wollumbin (Mt Warning) National Park and bordered on one side by Korrumbyn Creek, Mt Warning Rainforest Park is the perfect spot to take in the mountain air and reconnect with nature. Opt for an eco cottage, cabin or camping site and let the rainforest dissolve any residual stress. There’s a general store, pool, yoga centre and the usual amenities, too (camp kitchen, hot showers, laundry). The park is also dog-friendly.

Address: 153 Mount Warning Road, Mount Warning NSW

Hosanna Farmstay

Offering tent sites, huts, cottages and powered sites, this idyllic campground is also a spot for day-visiting locals who come to pet farm animals, swoosh into the dam via the rustic waterslide and enjoy a picnic lunch or pizza night. You’ll find a gorgeous cafe and camp kitchen, plus daily activities such as campfire damper-making and kayaking. It’s wild bush fun for all ages, with the fantastic Northern Rivers Rail Trail right next door.

Address: 4 Tunnel Road, Stokers Siding NSW

scenic landscapes at Hosanna Farmstay — Seek solitude in Hosanna Farmstay’s idyllic campground.

Discover more hidden gems, insider tips and local delights in our travel planning hub for the Tweed.

Thredbo in summer is a nature lover’s dream of show-stopping alpine beauty, cool mountain air and magical moonlit adventure.

For many of us, Thredbo calls to mind shimmering slopes and snow-dusted gums, but come summer, this Alpine resort transforms into a playground of an entirely different kind. A cool mountain retreat despite the season, Thredbo summer hikes are astonishingly beautiful, criss-crossing over dramatic peaks, pristine glacial lakes and abundant flora and fauna.

From approachable tracks for novice walkers to more challenging hikes across the Main Range and even journeys under moonlight, Thredbo puts on an unforgettable show of natural splendour all summer. Lace up your walking boots and take the chairlift from Thredbo village to embark on a self-guided exploration or a tour of the Snowy Mountains’ most compelling landscapes.

These eight unforgettable hiking experiences are only available in summer and offer an alpine adventure like you’ve never experienced before.

1. Full Moon Hike to Mt Kosciuszko

There’s something almost mystical about hiking by the light of a full moon. This guided experience begins with a 15-minute chairlift ride, where you’ll admire the Thredbo Valley below, bathed in the fading sun.

Once at the top, you’ll pass rivers, alpine lakes and spot nocturnal wildlife on your way to the Kosciuszko Lookout and Lake Cootapatamba. By the time you reach the summit, sunset is well underway as you watch day give way to night and the alpine landscape magically illuminated by the lunar glow. Enjoy a hot chocolate here before following the path back to Eagles Nest, brightened by the night sky.

This 13-kilometre hike will take place on 3 January, 2 February, and 2 April in 2026.

2. Super Full Moon Hike

Super Full Moon Hike in thredbo — Take in the might of a super full moon.

The only thing that could level up the celestial beauty of a full moon hike would be a super full moon hike . Following the same route, you’ll meet the moon when it is largest and closest to Earth by ascending to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko at an elevation of 2228 metres. From such a height, it almost feels as though you could reach out and touch its glowing surface.

Given the rarity and splendour of the super full moon, limited spots fill up fast for this awe-inspiring hike, so be sure to book the 5 December in advance.

3. Lunar Eclipse Hike

Thredbo Lunar Eclipse Hike — See dazzling celestial displays.

What could be more extraordinary than witnessing a lunar eclipse from Australia’s highest peak? Whether you’re a keen astronomer or simply revel in nature’s beauty, this guided 13-kilometre hike will place you on top of Mount Kosciuszko just as Earth passes between the sun and moon, throwing shade over the lunar surface before transforming it with a deep-red hue.

It’s an epic place to witness one of our galaxy’s most spectacular and rare light shows. Apart from the dazzling celestial display, you’ll also enjoy walking through the moon-bathed landscape, an evening chairlift ride, and a hot chocolate at the summit.

Book now for 3 March.

4. New Moon Hike

New Moon Hike Mt Kosciuszko — Catch the changing skies of a new moon.

A stargazer’s delight, the darkness of a new moon gives the Milky Way full permission to dazzle with its shimmering display. Both astronomers and photographers will relish this opportunity to observe and capture the starry skyscape from the lofty height of Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko. Departing Thredbo Village at dusk and leaving its twinkling lights far below, you’ll arrive at the summit in time to see the sun slip away and the stars appear.

Catch this hike during the new moon lunar phase on 20 December, 19 January, 17 February, 19 March or 17 April.

5. Thredbo River Track

Embark on a gentle entry into the Snowy Mountain scenery with an amble along the Thredbo River. This self-guided hike hugs the river and wanders along the valley floor, revealing snow gum forests, swimming holes and little waterfalls that make for revitalising cold plunges in the summer heat.

6. Merritts Nature Track

Merritts Nature Track thredbo summer hikes — Stop at swimming holes along the way.

On warm summer days, venturing into the cooler air of Thredbo’s alpine tracks offers relief from the heat. Particularly if you set course for the four-kilometre Merritts Nature Track , where there are opportunities to take a refreshing dip in swimming holes along the way.

The two-to-three-hour self-guided hike meanders through towering ancient trees (dubbed the ‘Pixie Forest’ by locals), takes in stunning mountain vistas and is soundtracked by the melody of birdsong. Stop for a picnic and discover a hidden natural infinity pool, the location of which is given away by the roar of a cascading waterfall.

7. Mt Kosciuszko Summit Tour

Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko's summit. — Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko’s summit.

While you can easily steer yourself to Australia’s most iconic peak without a guide, following an expert guide to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko will colour your experience with a deeper knowledge of the landscape and its wild inhabitants. The 13-kilometre return trail puts the alpine scenery on display with 360-degree views from the highest spot in the country.

The walk begins at the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift and takes around four to six hours to complete, but is gentle enough to be embarked upon by all ages.

8. Snowies Alpine Walk Experience

If you’re looking to truly untether from daily life and embark on a real immersion in Thredbo’s stunning alpine scenery, pack your hiking boots for the newest multi-day walk in the mountains. The Snowies Alpine Walk can be tackled over two or three days and includes nightly accommodation in the iconic Thredbo Alpine Hotel, daily buffet breakfast, packed lunch and dinner vouchers, plus daily transfers to and from trail heads in a brand-new Defender.

The two-day experience covers 24 kilometres, while the three-day experience almost doubles that at 44 kilometres. Along the way, explore barely trod landscapes, vast high-country plains and uplifting mountain horizons.

Discover the full offering of summer hikes in Thredbo at thredbo.com.au.