Northern Rivers Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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Where to stay in Northern Rivers

Kingscliff featuring a park

Kingscliff

The pristine beaches and ample 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 which includes a coastal town

Lennox Head

Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.

Lennox Head
Cabarita Beach featuring a sandy beach

Cabarita Beach

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

Cabarita Beach
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Kirra

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

Kirra
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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
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Casuarina

Beaches, restaurants and spas are some highlights of Casuarina. Make a stop by Casuarina Beach or South Kingscliff Beach while you're exploring.

Casuarina
Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is 2.871.982 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
2.871.982 ₫
2.871.982 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet location. Do as little or as much as you like"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 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 3.230.980 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
3.230.980 ₫
3.230.980 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The Mantra Twin Towns is convenient, the staff are excellent, the facilities and location are fantastic."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Mantra Twin Towns
Elements of Byron

Elements of Byron

5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is 5.594.724 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
5.594.724 ₫
6.154.248 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Wategos Beach and Belongil Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"Was so family friendly. Daughter loved pool. Restaurants book out days in advance. Best to book ahead before your stay. Lovely staff and great location as it’s close to town"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2020

Elements of Byron
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.
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 their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,176 reviews)
"The only issue I found with the property was some of the appliances were on a shelf and for short people, like me very difficult to reach and use. I was lucky as my son came with me to the room as d was able to get them for me"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (493 reviews)
"close to airport approx 2kms can catch a bus from airport great view from room modern room and fittings clean room plenty of place to eat around area security into iconic great felt very safe"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
"Beautiful well appointed apartment that ticked all the boxes"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

X Kirra Apartments
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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