Tweed Shire

Tweed Shire is a local government area in northeastern New South Wales that stretches along the Queensland border. Murwillumbah serves as the administrative center where council operations and public services are based.

The region was first explored in 1823 when John Oxley investigated the Tweed River. Cedar harvesters settled there shortly after, shaping the area's early economic growth.

The Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah shows works by Australian artists and keeps long-term shows celebrating the artistic life of the region across several gallery rooms.

Visitors can explore the administrative center to learn about local services and facilities. Most information is available online, making it easy to plan before arriving or find help while there.

The Shire is shaped by tropical fruit and avocado farming in its valleys, which gives the landscape its distinctive character. This agricultural focus has influenced the region's development since the early farming days.

Location: New South Wales

Capital city: Murwillumbah

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Phone: +61266702400

Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Website: http://tweed.nsw.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -28.33333,153.38333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41