A guide to the top caravan parks in Tweed Heads and beyond

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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.

a safari tent at Tweed Holiday Parks Fingal Head
Settle into a safari tent at Tweed Holiday Parks, Fingal.

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.
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7 great day trips from your Coffs Coast homebase

Make this dazzling stretch of beaches and natural wonders your home base for a grand adventure

Whether you’re setting out solo, bringing a mate, or packing in the whole family, no road trip along Australia’s East Coast is complete without at least a few days spent exploring the Coffs Coast. A stunning stretch of NSW coastline nestled between ancient high-elevation rainforests and magnificent, undiscovered beaches, Coffs offers amazing biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, and heaps of local charm, without the crowds. Pull up in Coffs Harbour , your perfect home base for these unforgettable day-trips.

1. Southern Beaches

The Coffs region boasts 30 of Australia’s most beautiful, unspoiled beaches, directly abutting a dramatic tableau of mountains and rainforests. Drive South of Coffs Harbour to find up-and-coming surf destinations where it’s still possible to catch an empty wave. First up is the picturesque Sawtell village . Wander the famous fig-tree-lined main street packed with laid-back places to eat and drink. Enjoy panoramic views and seasonal whale sightings at Bonville Headland on the Southern end of the beach.

Nearby Bongil Bongil National Park boasts seven kilometres of empty beach, along with hiking and cycling trails through beachfront rainforests – keep an eye out for koalas living in the trees. Boambee Beach and Boambee Creek Reserve are great for families, with shallow waters perfect for kayaking and SUPing, plus an off-leash dog beach.

family eating lunch in sawtell
Experience small-town charm in Sawtell.

2. Orara Valley Tourist Trail

The Orara Valley Tourist Trail has it all: hinterland bushwalks, birdwatching, horse riding, pristine swimming holes and rolling green pastures dotted with dairy farms and historic villages. And it’s only 15 minutes west of Coffs Harbour.

Sample produce at a roadside stall, stop into Coramba Hotel for a quintessential country pub lunch, or try the Idle in Cafe in Nana Glen for coffee and scones. Then spend the afternoon kayaking the Orara River or mountain biking on Mt Coramba. If you’re feeling adventurous, follow the 4WD touring route along the Orara Escarpment in Bindarri National Park , a rugged landscape with dazzling views that winds through untouched eucalypt rainforests and waterfalls.

A family sitting by the Orara Valley Tourist Trail.
Explore the green heart of Coffs.

3. Dorrigo National Park

Enjoy a classic day trip from Coffs to forest bathe in some of the oldest subtropical rainforests in the world at Dorrigo National Park, part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests. These million-year-old ecosystems promise rare bird sightings, towering strangler figs, and epic walking tracks and picnic spots. Try the 6.6 km Wonga Walk to experience dreamy Crystal Shower Falls (where you can walk behind the falls) and the Skywalk Lookout, which offers spectacular views of the valley and coast. Then stop in Dorrigo town for a homey lunch. It’s worth noting that a section of the road between Ulong and Dorrigo – which dates to the 1880s – is unsealed, adding to the area’s end-of-the-earth allure but making travel difficult in adverse weather conditions. Alternatively, head to Dorrigo via the delightful township of Bellingen .

Three people standing at the SkyWalk lookout.
Wander the Skywalk.

4. Northern Beaches

For another tranquil expanse of sun, sand and surf breaks, head north to Woolgoolga (Tourism Australia’s Best Mainland Beach for 2025. Taste the coffee and local-produce breakfast at one of several cafes, then spot whales during their migration season along the Woolgoolga Whale Trail to the headland. Emerald Beach offers clear blue waters and another headland walk, perfect for taking in views of South Solitary Island, a dramatically rocky-cliffed island with a historic lighthouse. Red Rock, some 40km north of Coffs and named for its striking coastal rock formations, boasts a gorgeous estuary reserve that’s perfect for languorous days spent picnicking, swimming, fishing, and connecting with the relaxed local pace.

Freshly caught seafood by the beach, with sparkling ocean views.
Enjoy fresh seafood overlooking Woolgoolga Beach.

5. Jetty precinct

You could easily spend a whole day exploring the Jetty precinct – from its foreshores to the marina to Muttonbird Island. Start with fresh fish and chips from local institution Coffs Harbour Fisherman’s Co-op , before browsing the popular Harbourside Markets held every Sunday on the foreshores.

Take a scenic walk along the breakwall to Muttonbird Island , a cultural and ecological treasure with panoramic views and rich Gumbaynggirr heritage. The Giidany Miirlarl Education Space shares the island’s ancient stories, or join a guided moonlight tour to see the seasonal return of the muttonbirds.

Back at the Jetty Strip, find a buzzing mix of cafes, bars and restaurants with cuisines from around the world, open from morning until late. Don’t miss The Jetty Pavilion , a favourite for its unique menu blending modern Australian cuisine with vibrant world flavours.

walk to muttonbird island from coffs harbour
Walk the path where land meets sea and sky.

6. Grafton

Head inland from mid-October to early November to catch Grafton’s jacaranda season, when the town’s streets and parks are covered in purple. Even better, time your trip between 24 October and 2 November to attend the famous Jacaranda Festival, with special food items, performances and more. At any time of year, follow the self-guided Grafton Heritage Trail to discover the town’s historic buildings, landmarks and stories. Or get the blood pumping with a trip along the longest mapped white-water trail in Australia – the Clarence Canoe and Kayak Trail. Book a tour with Exodus Adventures .

woman walking through jacaranda trees in grafton
Time your Grafton trip to see the jacarandas in full bloom. (Image: @myclarencevalley)

7. Nambucca

Just south of Coffs Harbour sits Nambucca, the ideal town for a relaxed, coastal day trip. Hire a canoe, kayak or boat to explore over 80 kilometres of waterways stretching from the hinterland to the ocean. For those who prefer to stay on dry land (or double up their adventure for the day), stretch your legs along the V-Wall – a scenic coastal walk along the Nambucca River – dotted with boulders painted by the community, sharing messages, art and local stories. Stop along the way to buy Sydney rock oysters direct from local farmers, or try your own hand at fishing. Before heading back to Coffs, refuel on fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas at Matilda’s in Nambucca .

a boat zooming through Nambucca Heads
Explore Nambucca’s waterways. (Image: Seen Australia)

Visit coffscoast.com and download the Coffs Coast Explorer App for more daytrips and trails.