Kingscliff, NSW 2487

Had to visit the fam in the area and decided to stick around for a few days. Now, while the beaches are nice, the vibe? Not so much. Every house looks like a copy-paste McMansion, complete with a Mercedes or a flashy Ute parked out front, alongside three jet skis for good measure. It’s like everyone got the same memo: “Let’s see who can out-McMansion the other.”

And don’t even get me started on the people. Not a single “hello” or friendly smile. It’s like I wandered into a contest of one-upmanship—who can flaunt the most? And good luck finding a decent bite to eat that doesn’t require a small loan. Every meal feels like an entry fee into the millionaire’s club, where everyone’s out to outspend each other.

Honestly, the whole place reeks of pretension and materialism, with zero community vibe. Thanks, but no thanks. If I wanted this, I’d just move to Brighton!

Kingscliff is a charming coastal suburb located approximately 20 kilometers south of Tweed Heads and about 90 kilometers south of the Gold Coast's central business district. Its coastal location offers residents a relaxed beachside lifestyle while still providing convenient access to urban amenities. Commuting to the Gold Coast or Tweed Heads is achievable via the Pacific Motorway (M1), with travel times typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes by car. Kingscliff is home to several schools catering to the educational needs of its residents. These include both public and private primary and secondary schools, known for their academic excellence and supportive learning environments. Kingscliff boasts a range of parks, reserves, and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The suburb features picturesque beaches, including Kingscliff Beach and Dreamtime Beach, ideal for swimming, surfing, and picnics. Additionally, nearby parks such as Lions Park and Jack Bayliss Park offer playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and walking paths, providing opportunities for family outings and leisurely strolls. Kingscliff boasts a range of parks, reserves, and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The suburb features picturesque beaches, including Kingscliff Beach and Dreamtime Beach, ideal for swimming, surfing, and picnics. Additionally, nearby parks such as Lions Park and Jack Bayliss Park offer playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and walking paths, providing opportunities for family outings and leisurely strolls. Kingscliff, NSW 2487, offers residents a relaxed coastal lifestyle with its proximity to Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast, access to educational facilities, parks and recreational opportunities, and a vibrant dining scene.

A great beach and relaxing vibe, but wow, what neglected roads. Where are those rates going? Please audit council and councilors ASAP.

I LOVE the Kingscliff area - it has a great beach holiday vibe, with the benefit of fab places to eat and drink and its a hop skip and a jump to the Gold Coast - meaning you can take in the peace of local village vibes or change gear for a bit more activity up the coast; making it an amazing place to live and to holiday.
Come and experience it for yourself, Amy Sanderson, LJ Hooker Kingscliff 0403 851 003

Difficult to write this without being biased considering I have lived here for 34 years and mowing raising our 3 kids here also. We have travelled the whole East Coast of Australia and must say the Tweed Coast has by far the best range of facilities regarding schools, beaches, wilderness, mountains, sports, airport and within a short distance to the Gold Coast if ever needed and the list goes on......Pay us a visit, there is a good chance you will never leave......

Kingscliff is a thriving coastal village with everything a professional, retiree or family could need. The main town is by far the better area as it still has that that character that the newer parts lack ( salt , casuarina ) with a mix of what is was like 20yr ago along with trendy up market restaurants, cafes ect. The main beach is safe and good all year round, the fishing even better. The people in the main part of kingscliff are mostly long term residents who are friendly and most welcoming.

I live in Salt Village with my partner and 2 children aged 2 and 5 not forgetting the Guinea Pigs! We moved down from the Gold Coast as it was too busy, and the community spirit was not there. I am in my last year of studying a primary school degree which has given me great insight into the schools locally. They are all good. Public and private. It is a safe community, quiet and very friendly. The local cudgen creek is great for young children to swim and play safely, the beaches are clean and lifeguard patrolled. There are many restaurants and cafes and local shops. 10 mins from Tweed City shopping centre and 20 mins from Robina Town Centre which has all your department stores. There are lots of activities and parks for kids, Murwillumbah is 15 mins away, with an indoor heated pool for winter and an indoor play centre. Byron Bay is only 30 mins away. It is a family place, the locals and nonlocals(I am from England) respect it, look after their gardens, enjoy the weather and meet together at Salt Village park for many different events, Surfing, Xmas Carols, Opera in the park, etc. Its an amazing place, I cannot think of anything I do not like about it.

Kingscliff has become a very popular town for retirees and holiday makers. That is why I don't think that the fact that it is a little out of the way would matter too much. Once you were there you probably don't leave too often as it is not really a commercial centre.

The weather at Kingscliff is fantastic, not too hot and bearable in winter. It is very picturesque with fabulous beaches and a real café/restaurant atmosphere is in town. And why not, it is a town of people with not a lot to do and there is nothing better than to sit around in a café and enjoy the sunshine.

Recent developments mean that most of Kingscliffe is quite modern looking and most people who go there want to go back at some stage. I have heard that there is a great retirement village there and the residents are very active and social.

Getting to Kingscliffe means coming off the Pacific Highway when coming north and wending your way out to the coast, or coming from the north you can access it from the highway once you have crossed south over the Tweed River. It is about a 1/2 hr drive north to Tweed Heads from Kingscliffe.