• Animals,  Eating out,  Free to do,  Nature

    The Historic Rivermill

    Spend a family day at Historic Rivermill, where you can feed the turtles, meet the animals, explore the playground and enjoy horse riding beside the river. Add a picnic beneath the trees or lunch on the restaurant deck, and make a day of this relaxed riverside family experience.

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Playgrounds,  Tweed/Byron,  Water play

    Summerland Farm, Alstonville

    Spend a day at Summerland Farm in Alstonville, where kids can explore the Adventure Park, cool off in the water play area, meet the farm animals and hop aboard a tractor for a tour of the working farm. Add in delicious local produce, a beautiful farm setting and plenty of space to explore, and you've got a lovely family day out in the Northern Rivers.

  • Animals,  Birthdays,  Nature

    Little Oaks Ponies, Chinderah

    Discover a hidden woodland escape in Chinderah where childhood magic comes to life. Little Oaks Ponies offers small-group nature play, bunny cuddles, animal encounters, mud kitchen adventures and imaginative outdoor fun — the perfect place for little adventurers to explore, create and connect away from the hustle and bustle.

  • Animals,  Eating out,  Nature,  Tweed/Byron

    Farm & Co, Cudgen

    Sunflowers, a playground, wide open spaces and the happiest free-range chickens. Farm & Co at Cudgen is the perfect slow-down spot for families — wander the farm, meet Hank and Peppi, then finish with coffee, cake or a long lunch under the trees.

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Nature,  Tweed/Byron

    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!

  • Eating out,  Family life

    The Beechmont Hotel, Advancetown

    The Beechmont Hotel, Advancetown is a laid-back country pub with a great outdoor kids’ play area and a crowd-pleasing smokehouse menu. Best visited for summer evenings or cosy winter lunches when the outdoor spaces really shine.

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family adventures,  Nature,  Tweed/Byron,  Water play

    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!