Considering Tweed Heads is so closely located to the very popular destination of the Gold Coast, it is no wonder why so many backpackers decide to pull up here for a couple of nights and enjoy the array of activities, attractions and ample entertainment that this city provides. From day till night backpackers never run out of things to see and do in Tweed Heads! Stay at some great hostels in Tweed Heads that cater really well for the travelling backpacker on budget. With awesome dorm rooms, helpful and friendly staff, tour desk, swimming pool and most importantly.... a bar, many of the hostels in Tweed Heads are excellent! But there is also the option to camp out in one of the caravan park and holiday parks in Tweed Heads if you happen to be travelling around in your own motorhome, campervan or kombi van. The caravan parks are not only closely located to the beautiful beaches and attractions of Tweed Heads, but there is also all amenities such as hot showers, toilets, laundry and tour desks to take full advantage of while you are here.

Once you have your Tweed Heads accommodation sorted out why not check out the ample things to see and do! The main draw card for Tweed Heads is its beautiful beaches, with long stretches of pristine white sandy beaches to enjoy and excellent swimming and surfing conditions, why would you want to do anything else. Sunbake, relax, swim, surf, fish or even do some snorkelling, is all possible in Tweed Heads. The waters that fringe this part of the coastline are some of the best in Australia and with every opportunity such as scuba diving, snorkelling, whale watching and so more to be had while in Tweed Heads, it is not hard to see why people try and spend as much time either on top, near or under the water as they can. Whale watching during the months of July through to October is huge in Tweed Head with daily charters heading out every day! Or perhaps you might be interested in cruising the waterways of the Tweed River on a lunch or dinner cruise for two or see what you can real in on one of the estuary fishing charters that you can join in on. The Tweed River which snakes its way through the countryside provides kayaking and canoeing adventures, swimming, fishing and bird watching tours for anyone that loves to get close to nature.

Once you have done all of that you might like to check out the selection of bars and nightclubs in Tweed Heads. Meet up with some newly made friends and dance the night away to some great music or a live band! From bars and nightclubs to plenty of different places to grab a bite to eat, whether it is a lovely a la carte meal for two or a bite to eat at the local pub for something really cheap but great tasting, you will never run out of places to dine at. Take away outlets, cafes, restaurants and deli’s line the streets of Tweed Heads and with fresh local seafood being one of the many delicacies, you must try some while you are here. With the tank full again, why not check out the four awesome theme parks located in the Gold Coast which include SeaWorld, DreamWorld, Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild for some fast action fun and excitement followed up by a trip to the beautiful Lamington National Park where you can go horse riding, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hang gliding, nature walks and hiking. You may even like to do some wine tasting at one of the nearby wineries and sample some award winning wines for yourself!

Tweed Heads has everything to offer all backpackers that are making their way along the east coast of Australia, and with so much to see and do and great accommodation to select from that won’t break the bank, you can start to understand why so many backpackers decide upon Tweed Heads as their destination to explore this region.