Ready to eat your way through Northern New South Wales? This two-day Tweed food trail blends beachside luxury, lush farmland, and a vibrant food scene deeply rooted in sustainability, local produce and First Nations connection to Country through the Tweed Region. Whether you’re flying into the Gold Coast or road-tripping from Brisbane or Byron, this journey will fill your belly and your camera roll.
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Where Is The Tweed and How Do I Get There?
The Tweed Region sits just south of the Queensland border, stretching from the beaches of Kingscliff and Cabarita inland to the verdant valleys surrounding Murwillumbah.
Nestled at the far northeastern corner of New South Wales, the Tweed Region is a patchwork of surf beaches, fertile river valleys, and emerald-green hills, flanked by the dramatic caldera of an ancient volcano. Framed by the iconic Wollumbin/Mt Warning, the area is renowned for its biodiversity and rich volcanic soils, which nurture everything from tropical fruits to heritage vegetables and sugar cane.
The Tweed’s towns, each with their own unique charm, invite you to slow down and soak up a lifestyle that’s as relaxed as it is delicious. From the creative buzz of Murwillumbah, with its galleries and vintage boutiques, to the bohemian surf villages hugging the shoreline, there’s a palpable sense of community pride in every farmers’ market, cellar door, and café you’ll encounter.
Best of all, the region’s compact size means you can wake up to sunrise on the beach, spend the day foraging for provisions on lush farmland, and be clinking glasses at a sunset vineyard dinner, all within a few scenic kilometres.
Getting to The Tweed is easy:
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL): Just 15–30 minutes away by car
- Brisbane: Approx. 90 minutes’ drive
- Byron Bay: A cruisy 45-minute drive south
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Tweed Food Trail stop – Murwillumbah Farmers Market
Day One: From Markets to the Coast
Stay locally and start exploring in the creative inland hub of Murwillumbah. Nestled in the heart of the Tweed Valley beneath the watchful gaze of Wollumbin/Mount Warning, Murwillumbah is a centre where fertile farmland meets a thriving artisan food scene.
Murwillumbah Farmers Market (from 7:30 AM Wednesdays only)
Beneath the gaze of Wollumbin/Mt Warning, this vibrant community market is where The Tweed’s paddock-to-plate ethos comes alive with music and plenty of chat. You’ll find everything from organic greens to handcrafted preserves and artisan bread.
Top Tip: Bring some cash, a tote and a cooler bag. There’s plenty to take home, from crisp bread to handcrafted haloumi. I bought pork and fennel salami, dog bones and dukka. Do try the giant Portuguese custard tarts and look out for LuLu Blue Kitchen’s amazing vanilla slice. Murwillumbah Farmers Market
Don’t miss this Vanilla slice at Murwillumbah Farmers Market – Tweed Region road trip
Kat Harvey
Kat Harvey Cheese at M|Arts Precinct
Walking distance from the market
Step into Murwillumbah’s creative heart and find Kat Harvey’s boutique fromagerie. This is home to small-batch cheeses with big personalities, just like Kath. Don’t miss the black ash brie or the truffle-infused softie.
Top Tip: Pair your cheese haul with a chutney or honey from the market for a DIY picnic. I was tempted by the locally made pottery raclette plate. It’s also where I had my first taste of cheese paired with Christmas cake. Who knew that would taste so good!
Just around the corner from Kat’s is Ben’s, an amazing patisserie!
Kat Harvey Cheese Christmas cake cheese combo
Tweed food trail Murwillumbah stop – Pasta’bah
Pasta‘bah
3 mins drive
Farm-fresh eggs meet Italian tradition at this vibrant pasta deli. Grab a take-home lasagne or snack on handmade arancini while you watch pasta ribbons being expertly spun.
Top Tip: The lemon-scented ricotta ravioli is a standout. I bought dried pasta made from imported durum wheat and their tinned tomatoes for a taste of Pasta‘bah at home.
Check out the pasta varieties at Pasta’bah
Ventura Brewing
5 mins drive
Australia’s first alcoholic kombucha brewery, Ventura Brewing is located in an airy warehouse in Murwillumbah’s industrial precinct. Try a tasting paddle of inventive, seasonal brews in their tap room.
For someone who is not a kombucha fan, this stop was a real surprise. Their hard kombucha cola was so good, I bought more to enjoy at home.
Top Tip: Don’t skip the limited batch flavours—they often use foraged or Indigenous ingredients. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the tap room is open for dinner, and pizzas are on the menu.
Tweed Food Trail – Don’t skip the limited batch flavours at Ventura Brewing
Lunch at Apex Dining + Tweed Regional Gallery
10 mins drive
Set on a hilltop with breathtaking views over the Tweed River, Apex Dining is the dining space within Tweed Regional Gallery. It delivers a delicious contemporary take on regional produce with glorious Tweed Valley views.
Walk it off your lunch with a self-guided tour through the Margaret Olley Art Centre (an absolute favourite) and enjoy the rotating exhibitions.
Top Tip: Book ahead for a table on the terrace where sunlight and scenery pair beautifully with a rosé.
Natural Wine Shop & Bar, Burringbar
20-minute drive from Murwillumbah
Operating as a coffee shop in the morning, this stylish, small, speakeasy-style afternoon bar tucked into the Burringbar hills is all about minimal-intervention wines and a serious sense of place. Bron Harrison curates tastings with storytelling flair.
Top Tip: Ask what’s pouring from local makers—some wines are exclusive to the Natural Wine Shop & Bar.
Check-In: Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach
25 mins drive
Chic, coastal and unapologetically indulgent, Halcyon House sets the tone for a relaxing evening. Think handpicked antiques, curated mini-bars and striped umbrellas by the pool.
This was my dream stay, a place that’s been on my list for 10 years (yes, celebrating it’s 10th birthday. With the beach right in front and a highly lauded restaurant down below, I was set for the evening.
Top Tip: Take a short stroll to the beach for sunset—barefoot highly encouraged.
Dinner at No. 35 Kitchen & Bar
5 mins walk from Halcyon House
This relaxed yet refined local favourite serves Italian-inspired dishes with a Tweed twist. Shared plates are the go-to here, from handmade gnocchi to roasted local duck.
Top Tip: Trust the No. 35 chef’s selection—it’s the best of the region on one table.
Day Two: Farms, Fruit & Feasts
Breakfast at Paper Daisy
On-site at Halcyon House
Begin your day with a Paper Daisy breakfast—whether it’s eggs on sourdough or a seasonal fruit bowl drizzled with native honey, it’s all beautifully plated and even better eaten with an ocean breeze.
Top Tip: Do check out their new wellness centre and browse the shop.
Raven Place Farm, Clothiers Creek
15 mins drive
A regenerative micro-farm meets a Japanese café with a roadside honesty stall and a focus on community workshops. Expect good coffee and gentle conversation at Raven Place among banana palms and veggie beds, just don’t feed the chooks.
Top Tip: Their Japanese-style breakfast dumplings are amazing. I bought fresh farm eggs to take home.
Tweed food trail produce at Raven Place Farm a regenerative micro-farm meets a Japanese café
Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah
10 mins drive
It’s like Willy Wonka’s orchard—500+ exotic fruits across a sprawling farm, all available to taste, tour and take home. Ride the tractor, feed a kangaroo, and try miracle fruit that turns sour to sweet at Tropical Fruit World.
Top Tip: The hand-blended fruit ice cream is made fresh daily—ask what’s just picked.
Lunch at Farm & Co Restaurant, Cudgen
15 mins drive
With paddocks as your backdrop, Farm & Co offers seasonally driven dishes made with what’s growing metres from your table. Post-lunch, explore the farm’s walking paths, sunflowers and chickens.
Top Tip: The turmeric and beetroot hummus with warm farm bread is a cult favourite.
Tweed Region road trip sunset
Depart or Stay a Little Longer
From Farm & Co, it’s:
- 20 minutes to Gold Coast Airport
- 15 minutes back to Halcyon House if you’re in no rush
Final Thought
The Tweed isn’t just a destination—it’s a feeling. One of slowing down, tuning in, and tasting what happens when people care deeply about land, heritage, and the joy of feeding others.
Ready to take the drive?
Disclaimer: Eat drink and be Kerry was hosted by Savour the Tweed amd The Tweed Tourism Company.