Tweed Recreation Ground Playground at Tweed Heads is a beautiful, nature inspired accessible play space! With a fabulous play structure and tunnel slide, nature play teepee, swings, nature walk and basketball courts, there is plenty to occupy everyone here.
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Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah
Tucked away in Murwillumbah you’ll find the Tweed Regional Museum which showcases the natural and social history of the Tweed area. This is a small but modern museum, filled with fun and engaging exhibits, including two permanent and one that changes seasonally. It’s FREE to visit, and a great spot to spend a morning with the kids.
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The Farm Byron Bay
The Farm Byron Bay is one of those spots that has everything, and can easily keep you occupied for a few hours when you visit. With a working farm, playground, plant nursery, sustainable market garden, restaurant, bakery, gelato stall and florist, there is plenty here to explore.
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Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah
If you haven't heard about this little beauty just over the NSW border, you need to make visiting it a priority! Tropical Fruit World has more than 500 fruits from all around the world growing, and regardless of the season, you will find a range of tropical fruit varieties to taste and discover. What really makes this place a great attraction though, are all the activities on offer!
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Farm & Co, Cudgen
Farm & Co at Cudgen is home to a Farm Shop, Restaurant and sunflower fields! Wander the veggie fields, swing on a hammock, say hello to the rescue pigs and see the free range chickens. Pick your sunflowers and grab a coffee from the Farm Shop.
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Fingal Foreshore Park, Fingal Heads
The playground at Fingal Foreshore Park is a beautiful space that is sympathetic to its surrounds and perfectly combines the elements of nature and play. We loved visiting the playground, spending some time exploring the rocks on the beach, and grabbing a snack from the surf club cafe! Definitely a spot to hit up with the kids if you're looking for a beach day.
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Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Byron Bay
Formerly known as the Macadamia Castle, the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary It's now owned and operated by the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a not for profit who invest every dollar spent at the Sanctuary into conservation, rehabilitation and the future of Australian wildlife. Here you'll find a range of animals, from kangaroos and koalas, to farmyard goats, a bird aviary, a baby chick house and a reptile display.
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Fingal Head Coastal Walk & Lighthouse
The coastal walk along Fingal Head where the lighthouse sits, has to be one of my favourite! With minimal crowds, picture perfect views and plenty of spots to sit and relax, this is a great family friendly coastal walk. Points of attraction here include the Fingal Head Lighthouse, built in 1872, and Australia's very own Giants Causeway.
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Marine Discovery Centre, Hastings Point
The Marine Discovery Centre is located within the North Star Holiday Resort complex at Hastings Point, and is one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums. It has world class marine and coastal science displays focused on the local Hastings Point ecosystem, and you have the opportunity to get hands on with rockpool inhabitants.
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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
