VILLAGE A HIDDEN DELIGHT
THERE’S only about two dozen streets in this adorable little northern NSW township, but trust me – it’s worth the drive.
Tyalgum, set along a curve of the Oxley River, is just 20 minutes from Murwillumbah, and about 45 minutes from the Gold Coast.
Take the scenic route to this little gem by following Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd, which not only takes you past the very accessible Natural Bridge, but through a number of quaint villages including Lower Beechmont, Numinbah Valley and Chillingham.
On the way, give yourself at least half an hour to see the stunning Natural Bridge rock arch, which is easily found by walking the 1km Natural Bridge Circuit.
At Tyalgum, park the car and go for a wander to explore the boutique stores, gardens and eateries.
One particularly adorable shop is called Tyalgum Is My Tuscany, a gallery complete with wares and souvenirs to take home.
They have a range of handmade items, including candles, soaps and local pottery, as well as recycled furniture.
There’s also the Earth Heartbeat shop, an environmentally conscious store with snacks, essential oils, beauty products and homewares, and a jewellery store with its own handcrafted jewellery, called Osiris Jewellery.
If you need something to snack on, Tyalgum even has its own gelato shop.
Once you’ve finished up at Tylagum, you can take Numinbah Rd back up through Murwillumbah for a change of scenery.