Tweed Heads Historic Site

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A sunny path lined by trees and ferns, Walk on Water walking track, Tweed Heads Historic Site.
Tweed Head Historical Site, Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Photo: NSW Government
Tweed Head Historical Site, Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Photo: NSW Government
Tweed Head Historical Site. Photo: NSW Government
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Tweed Heads Historic Site

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About

Tweed Heads Historic Site and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre offer relaxing experiences among nature and authentic ways to learn about local Aboriginal culture. It's only a short drive from popular holiday destinations like the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

Visit the cultural centre, see the museum displays and listen to Aboriginal guides talk about their history and culture and the significance of sacred Aboriginal sites like the ceremonial Bora Ring. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see Bora Ring for yourself via Walk on Water walking track.

Afterwards, wander back and enjoy a relaxing picnic surrounded by Aboriginal culture at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

The park at a glance

Experience Aboriginal cultural heritage at Tweed Heads Historic Site and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Visit sacred Aboriginal sites and enjoy some easy walking.

Tweed Heads Historic Site and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre offer relaxing experiences among nature and authentic ways to learn about local Aboriginal culture. It’s only a short drive from popular holiday destinations like the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

Visit the cultural centre, see the museum displays and listen to Aboriginal guides talk about their history and culture and the significance of sacred Aboriginal sites like the ceremonial Bora Ring. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see Bora Ring for yourself via Walk on Water walking track.

Afterwards, wander back and enjoy a relaxing picnic surrounded by Aboriginal culture at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Plan your visit

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Best times to visit

Spring

Great time for walking, with less mosquitoes and lots of butterflies to see. Look out for the vivid blues of the blue triangle or blue mangrove butterflies.

Summer

Get away from the holiday crowds, and instead enjoy the Walk on Water walking track and learning about Aboriginal culture.

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Before you go

Opening

Always open

Nearby towns

Tweed Heads (4 km) · Murwillumbah (29 km) · Byron Bay (63 km)

Where you'll be

Tweed Heads South NSW 2486