EXPLORE THE AREA

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GOLD COAST AIRPORT:

20 KM, and about 15 mins, depending on traffic. Ubers from $40 and taxis from around $60. Kingscliff Taxis operate out of Kingscliff.

EXPLORING LOCAL:

  • Cabarita Beach is a stunning 2 KM walk on the wildside if you take the beach route, or follow the path (South - Route eventually goes alongside the road)

    • Pandanus Cafe for coffee, right on the beach, with convenient parking. Menu and reservations on the website.

    • Paper Daisy at Halcyon House is a one-hatted and award-winning restaurant. Great spot. Menu and reservations on the website.

    • Woolworths, Butcher, Bottle Shop, for the inner chef, and a fabulous home-cooked meal.

    • Great lookout (you can drive and park) at the Southern end of the beach - Enjoy a sundowner, a Sunset panoramic view, and set the world right.

  • Casuarina

    • Maharaja Indian restaurant - 0.1 KM

    • Coles, Butcher, and Bottle Shop - 1.8 KM (North)

    • Tucker. Great cafe across the road from Coles - 2 KM. You can order online on the website.

    • Spice Den Restaurant at Santai Resort - 2.4 KM. Menu and reservations on the website.

  • Salt @ Kingscliff, 4 KM along the beach or path.

    • Restaurants - Japanese, Indian, Mexican, and Italian. All lovely.

    • Salt Bar & Bistro - Big pub and very casual. Sports bar. Menu and reservations on the website.

    • Seasons Restaurant - Slightly more upmarket, slightly less fun. Menu and reservations on the website.

    • Swimwear shop and convenience store. Suitable for emergencies, Woolies and Coles are better value.

    • Saturday mornings are Park Run, 5 km, and usually at 8 am, check the Facebook Page. Join the local community for a bit of exercise and fun.

    • Markets - 3rd Saturday of every month. Worth a stroll around and a great walk there and back.

  • Kingscliff - 6 KM walk along the path and across the lagoon. Beautiful walk.

    • Grab a coffee on the way in at the Salt Mill.

    • Historic Cuden Headland SLSC. Right on the beach. Cold beer and pub fare.

    • Kingscliff Beach Hotel - Big pub and very casual. Sports bar. Live music, pool, and sports bar.

FURTHER AFIELD:

BYRON BAY

52 KM, mainly on the freeway, depending on the time of day, with around 30 minutes travel time.

  • Walk up to the lighthouse and back.

  • Swim or surf the long break at Clarkes Beach

  • Lunch at Beach, Byron Bay. Big pub opposite the beach

  • Swing by Bangalow for some unique and enjoyable shopping and food establishments.

TWEED HEADS

If you’re after a shopping centre, a JB Hifi, Bunnings, or Harvey Norman. Visit Tweed Heads. All the big chains are there and more, about 15 minutes North, mainly along the freeway.

MURWILLIMBAH

Hidden treasure or ?. The journey is about 23 KM, or about 20 minutes, on country roads inland, offering beautiful scenery and great farm stalls and other attractions along the way. However, timing is key, as many are open for limited periods only and are seasonal.

  • Visit the Art Precinct.

  • Browse the antique shops.

  • Don’t be fooled, try the Burgers at The Austral Cafe and Bakery.

  • Swim in the 50 m swimming pool.

  • See some old and original architecture.

THE GOLD COAST

53 KM, and about 40 mins, depending on the traffic, and which part you are going to

  • Attractions galore, too many to list. Check out the amusement and water parks.

  • Shopping: Several shopping centres in the area.

  • Burleigh Heads is closer (25 mins) and beautiful.

These are just some of the ideas based on the owner’s experiences in the area to help you explore.

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