Red Rattlers Guide Book
Local
Murwillumbah is your closest town, and is just 5 minutes drive. The town has a Coles Supermarket, an IGA and a large variety of shops along the main street and in the plaza. Many are quaint with lots of things you won't see elsewhere.
There is a local Farmers Market filled with fresh produce at the Showground every Wednesday morning.
There are also multiple dining options and cafe's in the town, and the Austral Cafe is is real step back in time. There is also an old original Cinema kn town.
The following information from the Tourist Information Website:
Town Centre
The Murwillumbah shopping precinct is always a bustling hive of activity and in addition to its more conventional business ventures, visitors will also find several organic produce stores, vibrant creative outlets, funky op shops and exotically scented day spas. Many of these sell locally produced crafts and edibles, thus supporting the many artisan and growers who live in the area. In addition, the town centre boasts a comprehensive selection of dining destinations.
A couple of thriving local markets are also held regularly in the town. The Murwillumbah Cottage Markets are held on the first and third Saturday of each month at Knox Park in the town centre, while the Murwillumbah Showground Markets are held on the fourth Sunday of the month.
43 locals recommend
Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah is your closest town, and is just 5 minutes drive. The town has a Coles Supermarket, an IGA and a large variety of shops along the main street and in the plaza. Many are quaint with lots of things you won't see elsewhere.
There is a local Farmers Market filled with fresh produce at the Showground every Wednesday morning.
There are also multiple dining options and cafe's in the town, and the Austral Cafe is is real step back in time. There is also an old original Cinema kn town.
The following information from the Tourist Information Website:
Town Centre
The Murwillumbah shopping precinct is always a bustling hive of activity and in addition to its more conventional business ventures, visitors will also find several organic produce stores, vibrant creative outlets, funky op shops and exotically scented day spas. Many of these sell locally produced crafts and edibles, thus supporting the many artisan and growers who live in the area. In addition, the town centre boasts a comprehensive selection of dining destinations.
A couple of thriving local markets are also held regularly in the town. The Murwillumbah Cottage Markets are held on the first and third Saturday of each month at Knox Park in the town centre, while the Murwillumbah Showground Markets are held on the fourth Sunday of the month.
Who likes Cheese? Maybe you would enjoy a trip to Burringbah to check out this place. The small town of Burringbar is worth checking out and maybe have a coffee or take a look at the Antiques.
14 locals recommend
Tweed Valley Farmhouse Cheeses
6091 Tweed Valley WayWho likes Cheese? Maybe you would enjoy a trip to Burringbah to check out this place. The small town of Burringbar is worth checking out and maybe have a coffee or take a look at the Antiques.
Fantastic pools and water slide at the Town Pool complex. Great place to go on a hot day, and fantastic for the kids.
14 locals recommend
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre - Murwillumbah
6-8 Tumbulgum RdFantastic pools and water slide at the Town Pool complex. Great place to go on a hot day, and fantastic for the kids.
Murwillumbah is nestled between the mountains and the coast and is bursting with creative talent. Grab a blanket and get to Knox Park for some Market Life! Set in a relaxing and creative environment, the Makers and Finders Market is an excellent venue for artists, vintage wares and musicians from the Tweed Region to come together and share their creations and for the community to come to shop, meet, eat, drink and play. Live music + food trucks + handmade, design & vintage market stalls at a stunning location with Mount Warning in the background!! Go for a skate or play a game of tennis or just throw a blanket on the grass and sit back and enjoy the smooth tunes and good vibes! Dog Friendly Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am - 2pm
Makers & Finders Market Murwillumbah
104 Wollumbin StMurwillumbah is nestled between the mountains and the coast and is bursting with creative talent. Grab a blanket and get to Knox Park for some Market Life! Set in a relaxing and creative environment, the Makers and Finders Market is an excellent venue for artists, vintage wares and musicians from the Tweed Region to come together and share their creations and for the community to come to shop, meet, eat, drink and play. Live music + food trucks + handmade, design & vintage market stalls at a stunning location with Mount Warning in the background!! Go for a skate or play a game of tennis or just throw a blanket on the grass and sit back and enjoy the smooth tunes and good vibes! Dog Friendly Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am - 2pm
IN THE HEART OF THE TWEED CALDERA and only 10 minutes drive from the Red Rattlers.
On the east coast of Australia in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales lies the deepest caldera in the Southern Hemisphere. At the focal point of the caldera and still dominating the region is the eroded core of the once mighty Tweed volcano. Known as Wollumbin or ‘cloud catcher’ by the Bundjalung people, it was named Mt Warning by Captain James Cook in 1770, to warn mariners of the treacherous coastline between Fingal Head and Point Danger.
Nestled in the caldera below, set on 150 acres of farmland with the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Gondwana Rainforest to the west, lies the family run distillery where Husk Distillers practice their craft.
From the HUSK website:
We are farmers first, distillers second.
This means we make rum from the finest quality, freshly crushed cane juice grown on our farm, an approach known as the French-style or Rhum Agricole.
When you taste our rum, you will discover a body and character unlike traditional molasses rums. Take Pure Cane, our unaged agricole and our most pure expression. This sparkling, crystal clear liquid exhibits an unparalleled freshness with herbal and floral aromas, light and fruity with sweet sugar cane and citrus notes and a well-balanced, pastrie finish – a world away from many one-dimensional, almost vodka-like molasses-based white rums.
129 locals recommend
Husk Distillers
1152 Dulguigan RdIN THE HEART OF THE TWEED CALDERA and only 10 minutes drive from the Red Rattlers.
On the east coast of Australia in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales lies the deepest caldera in the Southern Hemisphere. At the focal point of the caldera and still dominating the region is the eroded core of the once mighty Tweed volcano. Known as Wollumbin or ‘cloud catcher’ by the Bundjalung people, it was named Mt Warning by Captain James Cook in 1770, to warn mariners of the treacherous coastline between Fingal Head and Point Danger.
Nestled in the caldera below, set on 150 acres of farmland with the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Gondwana Rainforest to the west, lies the family run distillery where Husk Distillers practice their craft.
From the HUSK website:
We are farmers first, distillers second.
This means we make rum from the finest quality, freshly crushed cane juice grown on our farm, an approach known as the French-style or Rhum Agricole.
When you taste our rum, you will discover a body and character unlike traditional molasses rums. Take Pure Cane, our unaged agricole and our most pure expression. This sparkling, crystal clear liquid exhibits an unparalleled freshness with herbal and floral aromas, light and fruity with sweet sugar cane and citrus notes and a well-balanced, pastrie finish – a world away from many one-dimensional, almost vodka-like molasses-based white rums.
Sightseeing
A great place to visit and it is free, which is rare these days. Easy to spend an hour or so there, plus there is a lovely cafe there. The views over the river are absolutely beautiful.
From Tourist Information website:
Art Gallery
A popular spot with both locals and visitors, the Tweed Valley Art Gallery is a modern, state-of-the-art structure situated amidst lush farmland on the outskirts of Murwillumbah. At any one time it features several exhibitions, highlighting the work of local, Australian and international artists. On the day that I visited, there was also an impressive exhibition in the gallery's foyer featuring the work of talented children from the local schools.
283 locals recommend
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
2 Mistral RdA great place to visit and it is free, which is rare these days. Easy to spend an hour or so there, plus there is a lovely cafe there. The views over the river are absolutely beautiful.
From Tourist Information website:
Art Gallery
A popular spot with both locals and visitors, the Tweed Valley Art Gallery is a modern, state-of-the-art structure situated amidst lush farmland on the outskirts of Murwillumbah. At any one time it features several exhibitions, highlighting the work of local, Australian and international artists. On the day that I visited, there was also an impressive exhibition in the gallery's foyer featuring the work of talented children from the local schools.
Another interesting place, so drop in and check it out.
22 locals recommend
Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah
2 Queensland RdAnother interesting place, so drop in and check it out.
An absolute must visit. It is an easy walk for most, although there are stairs if you do the full loop. If you take the path to the left at the start, you will go down the stairs (instead of up) so it is much easier. For anyone who can't manage stairs, just keep to the right at the fork and go check out the waterfall, and then return along the same path.
This is a beautiful place to visit.
193 locals recommend
Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park
Bakers RoadAn absolute must visit. It is an easy walk for most, although there are stairs if you do the full loop. If you take the path to the left at the start, you will go down the stairs (instead of up) so it is much easier. For anyone who can't manage stairs, just keep to the right at the fork and go check out the waterfall, and then return along the same path.
This is a beautiful place to visit.
Uki is a lovely small town approx. 15 minutes from the Red Rattlers. There are some lovely cafe's and also the Uki Hotel which is great for meals.
A short drive past Uki will take you to the Clarrie Hall Dam which is a great place to check out. Also just past UKI is Crams Farm Reserve which is a lovely place for a picnic.
33 locals recommend
Uki
Uki is a lovely small town approx. 15 minutes from the Red Rattlers. There are some lovely cafe's and also the Uki Hotel which is great for meals.
A short drive past Uki will take you to the Clarrie Hall Dam which is a great place to check out. Also just past UKI is Crams Farm Reserve which is a lovely place for a picnic.
Clarrie Hall Dam
45 Clarrie Hall Dam RdA short drive past UKI
Crams Farm Reserve
Commissioners Creek RoadSensational place for a picnic and not far past UKI.
Take a drive to the base of Mt. Warning. We don't recommend a walk up the mountain unless you are super fit! It is hard and long and only suitable for experienced hikers.
It is still very pretty at the bottom and worth a visit.
299 locals recommend
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadTake a drive to the base of Mt. Warning. We don't recommend a walk up the mountain unless you are super fit! It is hard and long and only suitable for experienced hikers.
It is still very pretty at the bottom and worth a visit.
Scenic Drives
Visitors can enjoy many scenic drives throughout the Tweed area. You can find details of recommended routes on the sign-boards at Budd Park, just near the bridge in Murwillumbah, or from the friendly staff at the Murwillumbah Visitors Information Centre, located at the old Murwillumbah Railway Station.
Murwillumbah is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty.
Murwillumbah is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty.
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While nature lovers will relish driving through the spectacular World Heritage listed rainforests near Mount Warning (Wollumbin), Minyon Falls and the Tamborine Circuit, other visitors may prefer dropping in on the many quirky and picturesque villages which are scattered throughout the area including Tumbulgum, Uki, Tyalgum, Stoker's siding and Chillingham. Nimbin, famous for being the hub of Australia's counter-culture during the '70s is also less than an hour's drive from Murwillumbah. Surrounded by idyllic country-side and the home of many talented artisans, these villages house an eclectic assortment of galleries, cafes, antique stores and op shops which will be sure to keep you fascinated for hours. Most also have regular weekend markets.
Tourist Drive 40
Tourist Drive 40Scenic Drives
Visitors can enjoy many scenic drives throughout the Tweed area. You can find details of recommended routes on the sign-boards at Budd Park, just near the bridge in Murwillumbah, or from the friendly staff at the Murwillumbah Visitors Information Centre, located at the old Murwillumbah Railway Station.
Murwillumbah is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty.
Murwillumbah is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty.
large image
While nature lovers will relish driving through the spectacular World Heritage listed rainforests near Mount Warning (Wollumbin), Minyon Falls and the Tamborine Circuit, other visitors may prefer dropping in on the many quirky and picturesque villages which are scattered throughout the area including Tumbulgum, Uki, Tyalgum, Stoker's siding and Chillingham. Nimbin, famous for being the hub of Australia's counter-culture during the '70s is also less than an hour's drive from Murwillumbah. Surrounded by idyllic country-side and the home of many talented artisans, these villages house an eclectic assortment of galleries, cafes, antique stores and op shops which will be sure to keep you fascinated for hours. Most also have regular weekend markets.
Although Murwillumbah is situated inland, it's just a short drive from the ocean, and Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach, Hastings Point and Pottsville Beach are just a few of the spectacular beaches in the area. Situated amongst breathtaking natural scenery and with an infectiously chilled-out vibe, these delightful hamlets offer a dramatic contrast to the heavy commercialism of the Gold Coast, further north. However, while they maintain the laid-back ambiance of beach resorts of yore, they offer a wide range of accommodation, dining and shopping options which will please the most discerning visitor as well as the more budget conscious.
124 locals recommend
Cabarita Beach
Although Murwillumbah is situated inland, it's just a short drive from the ocean, and Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach, Hastings Point and Pottsville Beach are just a few of the spectacular beaches in the area. Situated amongst breathtaking natural scenery and with an infectiously chilled-out vibe, these delightful hamlets offer a dramatic contrast to the heavy commercialism of the Gold Coast, further north. However, while they maintain the laid-back ambiance of beach resorts of yore, they offer a wide range of accommodation, dining and shopping options which will please the most discerning visitor as well as the more budget conscious.
Food scene
Ju Ju's Cafe is a local favourite.
It is just 5 minutes drive from the Red Rattlers.
Check out this list of Dining options on the Trip Advisor site:
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants-g529003-Murwillumbah_New_South_Wales.html
11 locals recommend
JuJu's
13 Wharf StJu Ju's Cafe is a local favourite.
It is just 5 minutes drive from the Red Rattlers.
Check out this list of Dining options on the Trip Advisor site:
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants-g529003-Murwillumbah_New_South_Wales.html
A well know special place to dine. Most of the produce you eat has been grown in their own veggie garden, and food is always great. It is located close to the base of Mt Warning.
69 locals recommend
Mavis's Kitchen and Cabins
64 Mount Warning RdA well know special place to dine. Most of the produce you eat has been grown in their own veggie garden, and food is always great. It is located close to the base of Mt Warning.