Murwillumbah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Warning which includes bird life
Mount Warning featuring bird life
Murwillumbah
Mount Warning featuring rainforest
Mount Warning which includes landscape views, forests and mountains
Find a charming art deco town within the caldera of an ancient volcano, from where stunning sub-tropical rainforests and sacred mountain ranges are in easy reach.

Encircled by rolling hummocks, rich farmland and a distant mountain range forged by ancient volcanoes, Murwillumbah is a scenic town and hub for the surrounding agricultural region. The town sits on the northern banks of the Tweed River and offers an excellent base for adventures in riverside parks, stunning sub-tropical rainforests and majestic mountains.

Wander around the town centre and find a historic main street and gorgeous art deco architecture. Visit the Murwillumbah Visitor and World Heritage Rainforest Centre to learn about the awe-inspiring ecology of the surrounding ancient forests and lush gullies. Sit at a local café and try a dish incorporating the region’s produce, which includes bananas, nuts and dairy products.

Don’t miss a trip to the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery to see work by local artists, as well as a renowned annual portraiture prize. Discover the town’s history and learn about the surrounding environment at the Tweed Regional Museum.

Nearby Mount Warning (Wollumbin) is the most prominent peak on the Murwillumbah skyline. It is the first place in mainland Australia to catch the sun’s rays each morning. Tackle the mountain’s challenging hiking trail, but bear in mind the site’s sacred significance to the local Bundjalung Aboriginal people when considering the climb. Follow some of the relaxed walking trails in Nightcap National Park or take a canoeing trip on the lake at nearby Clarrie Hall Dam.

Murwillumbah is located in far northern New South Wales, 13 kilometres (8 miles) south of the Queensland border. The town is accessible via coach from Sydney and Brisbane, as well as by plane to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Lismore Airport or Queensland’s Gold Coast Airport. The town’s sub-tropical location means there is high rainfall in the summer. Visit during the Tweed Valley Banana Festival in late winter to experience a fun-filled celebration of the region’s favourite fruit. Visit Murwillumbah during a scenic road trip along the Tweed Valley Way or the inland road through the Numinbah Valley.

The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel
2.5 out of 5
115 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah, NSW
The price is AU$128 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Murwillumbah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a pool table. Popular attractions Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and Tweed Regional ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
"I was a nice stay although our room was great it was on bottom floor and next time Id go upstairs with balcony. As you could hear people upstairs walking around."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

The Imperial Hotel
Murwillumbah Motor Inn
Murwillumbah Motor Inn
3 out of 5
17 Byangum Road, Murwillumbah, NSW
The price is AU$138 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Murwillumbah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and Tropical Fruit ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
Return visit
"Been here a few times. Always fairly good. Will return again."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Murwillumbah Motor Inn
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
Murwillumbah
Stay at this vacation home in Murwillumbah. Enjoy a garden, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and ...
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
Murwillumbah
Stay at this vacation home in Murwillumbah. Enjoy a garden, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and ...
The Glenelg Whole Residence (8 persons)
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 out of 5
99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,138 reviews)
"Our unit included all amenities that we needed and the staff were wonderful very family friendly walking distance to everything would recommend oaks Love to stay again"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4.5 out of 5
88 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,506 reviews)
"Good accommodation close to everything."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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