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Tweed Heads

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Banora Point, 24km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Tweed Heads is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 9,017, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads to your route.

About Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads is a coastal city at the mouth of the Tweed River in the Northern Rivers region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Tweed Heads is the northernmost town in New South Wales, and is located in the Tweed Shire local government area. It is situated 830 km (520 mi) north of Sydney and 103 km (64 mi)

Read more south of Brisbane. The town is next to the border with Queensland and is adjacent to its "twin town" of Coolangatta, which is a suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland.

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Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads located?

Tweed Heads is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.1767 latitude, 153.5452 longitude.

What is the population of Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads has a population of approximately 9,017 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,017
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.1767, 153.5452

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 Tweed Heads

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

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

37 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Tweed Heads

  • 24 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 Tweed Heads.

Coolangatta

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 8,245

Tweed Heads South

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 8,210

Tweed Heads West

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 6,251

Bilinga

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 1,909

Banora Point

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 15,868

Tugun

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 6,951

Bilambil Heights

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 3,275

Currumbin Waters

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 9,023

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