Kingscliff: Coastal Walk, Water Sports and Promenade

Kingscliff offers a mix of waterfront, coastal walk and shopping street. Along one side of the main street promenade are a bay, green spaces and a bowls club; on the other, you’ll find cafés, restaurants, bookshops, fashion stores and homeware shops. This contrast makes a stroll around town varied: you can divide your attention between the waterfront and the different shops. When choosing holiday accommodation, it’s therefore worth first considering whether you’re mainly looking for beach and water activities on your holiday, or also want to stroll around town, stopping at restaurants and shops.

On foot, by bike or on the water

A winding path runs along Kingscliff Beach and can be used for walking and cycling. This gives you two ways to get around on the same route, which isn’t limited to walking. If you enjoy exploring on foot, you can plan it as a walk; on a bike, you can use the same path differently. This gives an active day a clear focus, while the promenade, with its cafés, restaurants and shops, offers a different kind of town stroll.

There are also different options on the water: Watersports Guru offers visitors to Kingscliff kayak hire and tours on Cudgen Creek. If you’d rather paddle on your own, you can opt for kayak hire; a tour offers a different way to experience the creek. If you plan to include this activity, check availability with the operator before your trip.

Beginners can book a surf lesson at Kingscliff Beach with In2Surf to learn to surf in a gentle wave. This makes learning to surf a concrete holiday plan; check current availability with the provider. At South Kingscliff Beach, there are also areas where dogs can run off leash. As local restrictions may change, check the current rules before using these areas.

Waterfront facilities for boating and fishing

In the waterfront area of Kingscliff described here, boaters and anglers will find a boat ramp and a fish-cleaning facility. This infrastructure is another useful point to consider when planning your day if boating or fishing is on your agenda. Confirm local conditions before using the facilities. This lets you choose between a walk along the winding beach path and a boat or fishing trip based on the activities you have planned.

Markets in the Tweed region

If markets are among your travel interests, the wider travel region offers a regional perspective beyond Kingscliff. Arts and crafts, farmers’ and second-hand markets are held regularly throughout the year in the Tweed region. They are located in coastal, riverside and rural villages; places mentioned include Kingscliff, Pottsville, Terranora, Tyalgum, Tumbulgum and Uki. The market scene therefore extends from coastal towns to riverside and rural villages. Individual market details may vary. If you’re planning to visit a specific market, check the dates for your travel period.

Discover more destinations: Cabarita Beach, Stokers Siding, Hastings Point, Crabbes Creek, Banora Point, Uki, Murwillumbah, Casuarina.

For the wider travel overview: Tweed Shire Council.