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Kingscliff

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Kingscliff

Kingscliff is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chinderah, 30km from Springbrook National Park.

Kingscliff is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 7,878, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Kingscliff sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kingscliff to your route.

About Kingscliff

Kingscliff is a coastal town 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Tweed Heads in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is a beach community offering a variety of holiday accommodations. Together with the villages of Chinderah and Fingal, it is a tourist destination that provides beach and estuary

Read more access for swimming, surfing, fishing and water sports. The Ngandowal and Minyungbal-speaking people of the Bundjalung Nation are recognised as being the traditional owners of the Tweed region, including Kingscliff, and the surrounding areas.

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Kingscliff offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kingscliff located?

Kingscliff is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.2598 latitude, 153.5782 longitude.

What is the population of Kingscliff?

Kingscliff has a population of approximately 7,878 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,878
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.2598, 153.5782

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Kingscliff

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kingscliff

  • 33 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kingscliff.

Chinderah

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,683

Casuarina

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,700

Banora Point

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 15,868

Bogangar

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 3,165

Terranora

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 2,876

Tweed Heads South

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 8,210

Tweed Heads West

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 6,251

Tweed Heads

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 9,017

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