Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads is a coastal town where New South Wales meets Queensland, with the Tweed River flowing through the region and emptying into the Pacific Ocean at its center. The area features extensive waterways and sits directly on the state border.

European settlement began in 1844 when timber workers started operations in the area. This led to the growth of banana, sugar cane, and dairy farming, which shaped the local economy.

The Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre shares the heritage of the first inhabitants through exhibits and nature walks on the grounds. You can see how the indigenous community's traditions remain woven into the local landscape today.

The town connects to Sydney and Brisbane via the Pacific Highway and Pacific Motorway. Plan accordingly if you are traveling longer distances by road.

At the Captain Cook Memorial at Point Danger, you can stand in both New South Wales and Queensland at the same time. This location offers a rare moment to experience crossing two state borders simultaneously.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Tweed Shire

Inception: 1844

Part of: Gold Coast - Tweed Heads

Shares border with: Tweed Heads West, Bilinga, Coolangatta

GPS coordinates: -28.18330,153.55000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:38