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
Cabarita Beach showing a beach

Cabarita Beach

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

Cabarita Beach
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Pottsville

Pottsville is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pottsville Beach and New Brighton Beach.

Pottsville
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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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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
Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra on Salt Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is AED 365 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 365
AED 365 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,007 reviews)
Loved our baby moon escape here!
"We absolutely loved our stay at Mantra at Salt Beach. Staff are lovely, parking is underground, pool is huge and accessible, and beach is metres away. Very convenient, great services, clean and well appointed room and a set up port a cot for our use. We will be back for sure!"

Reviewed on 29 January 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 AED 418 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
AED 418
AED 418 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful view for twin studio…thank you!"

Reviewed on 16 January 2025

Mantra Twin Towns
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
20-22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is AED 556 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 556
AED 614 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (943 reviews)
"Loved the location, convenience and the staff were awesome!"

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
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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! (2,109 reviews)
"Great location, great pool. Got everything you want and need."

Reviewed on 10 January 2025

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
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 Gold Coast Skydive ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment with great views and great location. Parking was a bit stressful but once you understand the rules with one way up and down was ok but… we were very relieved once we were out with a hire car for the final exit without an incident!"

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

X Kirra Apartments
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! (469 reviews)
"The property was very secure, the apartment immacular restocked with essentioal equipment and cutlery. The only thing to mention that there's no salt or pepper and hand towels, so bring your own. Also, carr parking spaces are very small, so if your car is on bigger side, be extra careful not to scratch ..."

Reviewed on 23 January 2025

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
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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 romantic 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
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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
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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Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens

2/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens, a lovely green space in Montecollum. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens