Just 40 minutes from the Gold Coast is a tiny town with a big personality. Here are a few reasons to add Murwillumbah to your ‘must visit’ list, and what to do when you’re there.
Why visit Murwillumbah?
With small town charm, beautiful natural scenery and great food, you’re probably better off asking yourself why you wouldn’t visit Murwillumbah. For a quick weekend escape – even if it’s just one night – it really doesn’t get much better.
In the centre of town, get a culture fix at the Regent Cinema, the M|Arts Precinct or at Rosa Studio and Gallery – they’re all pretty much next to each other, so why not check out all three?
Some favourite Murwillumbah pastimes include strolling the streets while looking at the historic buildings or enjoying a sunny picnic – not in the central Knox Park, but down by the Tweed River (there’s a good spot near the Murwillumbah Community Centre).
One of the best things about Murwillumbah is that staying there allows you to explore some of the other, much smaller towns in the area. Getting to Uki (pronounced ‘You-kai’, according to a local bartender) is a short 15-minute drive and takes you past some of the tiny towns at the base of Mount Warning on the way.
It’s a really cool area, and a weekend in Murwillumbah helps you see it all.