AROUND AND ABOUT CASUARINA

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. Google “Kingscliff taxis”

STAY LOCAL

  • Cabarita Beach is a 2 KM walk along the beach, or follow the path (South - Route eventually goes alongside the road)

    • Pandanus Cafe for coffee, right on the beach, with convenient parking.

    • Paper Daisy at Halcyon House is a one-hatted and award-winning restaurant. Great spot.

    • Woolworths, Butcher, Bottle Shop, and more

    • Great lookout you can drive to at the Southern end of the beach - Sunset panoramic view.

  • Casuarina

    • Maharaja Indian restaurant - 0.25 KM

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

    • Tucker. Great cafe across the road from Coles - 2 KM

    • Spice Den Restaurant at Santai Resort - 2.4 KM

  • 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.

    • Seasons Restaurant - Slightly more upmarket

    • Swimwear shop and convenience store

    • Saturday mornings are Park Run, 5 km, and usually at 8 am, check the Facebook Page.

    • Markets - 3rd Saturday of the month. Visit: https://saltbeachmarkets.com.au/

  • Kingscliff - 6km 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.

BYRON BAY

52 km, mainly on the freeway, depending on the time of day, around 30-35 mins

  • 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

MURWILLIMBAH

23 km or about 20 mins on country roads inland - beautiful scenery

  • Visit the Art Precinct - https://m-arts.com.au/

  • Browse antique shops

  • Don’t be fooled, try a burger at The Austral Cafe and Bakery

  • Swim in the 50 m swimming pool

  • Admire the 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.