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Cudgen Nature Reserve
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Cudgen Nature Reserve
1 upcoming · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 11:05 pm
- UpcomingOther planned events15 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026
Cudgen Day Use Area Temporarily Closed
Between Thursday 22 October and Saturday 24 October 2026, there will be no vehicle or pedestrians access to Cudgen Day Use Area because of car park resurfacing works. Works are expected to take approximately 2-3 days to complete.
For more information, contact Tweed Byron Office on 02 6639 8300 or at npws.tweedbyron@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
About
Visit Cudgen Nature Reserve and you'll quickly leave the hectic Tweed Coast behind, as you surround yourself in a mosaic of beauty and contrasting landscapes.
It's a modest reserve, but it's packed full of things to see and do for the whole family. Indulge in picnicking at Cudgen picnic area and admire the dramatic backdrop of Wollumbin Mount Warning.
It's also a great spot for birdwatching and home to some of the last remaining koalas on the Tweed Coast, so keep a lookout in the trees around the lake and near Round Mountain.
Go sailing on the lake or explore the shorelines and birdlife by kayak or canoe. And if that's not enough, the beach nearby also offers great fishing and surfing.
The park at a glance
Escape the Tweed Coast crowds and head to Cudgen Nature Reserve. Great for school excursions, with opportunities for fishing, canoeing, picnicking and birdwatching.
Visit Cudgen Nature Reserve and you’ll quickly leave the hectic Tweed Coast behind, as you surround yourself in a mosaic of beauty and contrasting landscapes.
It’s a modest reserve, but it’s packed full of things to see and do for the whole family. Indulge in picnicking at Cudgen picnic area and admire the dramatic backdrop of Wollumbin Mount Warning.
It’s also a great spot for birdwatching and home to some of the last remaining koalas on the Tweed Coast, so keep a lookout in the trees around the lake and near Round Mountain.
Go sailing on the lake or explore the shorelines and birdlife by kayak or canoe. And if that’s not enough, the beach nearby also offers great fishing and surfing.
Plan your visit
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Best times to visit
Spring
Enjoy a peaceful picnic at Cudgen picnic area, with spectacular views across the lake to Wollumbin.
Summer
Escape the holiday crowds and have fun swimming, sailing and paddling on Cudgen Lake.
Autumn
Venture off to explore the lake in your kayak or canoe and paddle along Cudgen Creek.
Winter
Enjoy birdwatching on the lake and watch for migratory birds.
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Nearby towns
Murwillumbah (18 km) · Tweed Heads (18 km) · Brunswick Heads (33 km)
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Where you'll be
Bogangar NSW 2488