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Murwillumbah

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Currumbin Valley, 18km from Springbrook National Park.

Murwillumbah is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 7,097, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Murwillumbah 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 Murwillumbah to your route.

About Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah ( mər-WIL-əm-bah) is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Tweed Shire, on the Tweed River. It sits on the south eastern foothills of the McPherson Range in the Tweed Volcano valley and is nearby the Mount Warning (Wollumbin). Murwillumbah is 848 kilometres (527 mi)

Read more north-east of Sydney, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of the Queensland border and 132 kilometres (82 mi) south of Brisbane. The town's name is often abbreviated to M'bah or Murbah. At the 2021 census, Murwillumbah had a population of 9,812. Many of the buildings are art deco in style and there are cafes, clothes shops and antique shops in the town. The Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung people are the traditional owners of Murwillumbah and its surrounding areas. The following clans Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung-Moobah are recognised as being of particular significance.

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Where is Murwillumbah located?

Murwillumbah is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.3273 latitude, 153.3934 longitude.

What is the population of Murwillumbah?

Murwillumbah has a population of approximately 7,097 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,097
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.3273, 153.3934

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 Murwillumbah

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.

18 km · about 20 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Murwillumbah

  • 38 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.

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