Northern Rivers

Travel Guide

Yamba showing a river or creek
Cape Byron Lighthouse featuring views as well as a small group of people
Little Wategos Beach
Tallow Beach
Wategos Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and surfing

Northern Rivers Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Northern Rivers

Kingscliff which includes a park

Kingscliff

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kingscliff. A stop by Kingscliff Beach or Casuarina Beach might round out your trip.

Kingscliff
Lennox Head featuring a coastal town

Lennox Head

Lennox Head is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while in the area.

Lennox Head
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Kirra

Kirra is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Border Park Raceway and Gold Coast Skydive while you're in town.

Kirra
Cabarita Beach showing a beach

Cabarita Beach

Beaches, cafes, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Cabarita Beach. Check out Casuarina Beach or Cabarita Beach while you're exploring the area.

Cabarita Beach
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Casuarina

Beaches, restaurants, and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Casuarina. Make a stop by Casuarina Beach or South Kingscliff Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Casuarina
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Pottsville

Pottsville is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pottsville Beach and Cudgen Nature Reserve.

Pottsville
Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra on Salt Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is SAR 376 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
SAR 376
SAR 376 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Beautiful Place to Stay
"Such a beautiful place to stay! The room was a nice size and had a lot of great amenities. The pool was absolutely incredible and so relaxing!"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra Twin Towns
Mantra Twin Towns
4 out of 5
Corner Griffith & Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
The price is SAR 468 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
SAR 468
SAR 468 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Very clean and well looked after hotel. Our room was just what we wanted and we loved it."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Mantra Twin Towns
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is SAR 424 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
SAR 424
SAR 424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Byron Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We were very impressed by how clean and modern the deluxe lakeside cabin was. We were a little surprised to discover they were actually a duplex setup but it wasn’t an issue and we rarely heard our adjoining neighbours. Also loved how family friendly the park was with soo many facilities and activities ..."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
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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! (2,116 reviews)
"Great location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Close to the beach. Didn’t need to get in the car. Clean and tidy accommodation."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 out of 5
76 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (466 reviews)
"Great spot, awesome views. Cannot fault our stay at The Iconic! Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
X Kirra Apartments
X Kirra Apartments
4.5 out of 5
72 Musgrave St, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"We liked the location of the apartment as we could walk to everything we needed to get to. We didn't like the car park access as we found with a slightly bigger car it was quite tight to get around and we were on the bottom floor also."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

X Kirra Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Coolangatta Beach featuring a coastal town, a beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Coolangatta Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Coolangatta Beach
Wategos Beach which includes a sandy beach

Wategos Beach

4.5/5(25 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Wategos Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Byron Bay. You can seek out the biking trails in this walkable area.

Wategos Beach
Main Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach as well as a couple

Main Beach

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Byron Bay? You can seek out the biking trails in this walkable area.

Main Beach
Yamba Beach featuring a sandy beach

Yamba Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Yamba Beach, a popular beach in Yamba.

Yamba Beach
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Greenmount Beach

4.5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Greenmount Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gold Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Greenmount Beach
Cape Byron Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and a sunset

Cape Byron Lighthouse

4.5/5(29 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Byron Bay with a stop at Cape Byron Lighthouse. Discover the charming cafes in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Cape Byron Lighthouse