Travel The Tweed, NSW
Explore true beauty, just a 20-minute drive from the Gold Coast writes SARAH MURPHY
1 Three words: Tweed Valley Whey
If you love cheese (and who doesn’t!) just outside of Burringbar is the newly opened Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses. Open Fridays 2pm-6pm and weekends 11am-3pm it’s worth finding the time to pop by. The farm and dairy opened to the public late September 2018 and the farmhouse offers cheese tastings, plus a cafe and fresh produce. Make sure you try the fetta (complete with herbs fresh from their garden). It was right at home served on some crunchy sourdough with avocado. Or try the chilli fetta if you like some added kick! tweedvalleycheeses.com.au
2 Cafe culture is thriving
On the main street of Murwillumbah, Keith Cafe serves Sunday’s Coffee Co from the Sunshine Coast. Hit up their housemade pies, sausage rolls and Portuguese tarts. I was lucky to stumble on their smores slice – layers of biscuit, chocolate, jam and homemade marshmallow, then torched to order. Check them out on Ins tag ram@ keith_ murwillumbah
3 Uki’s liquid gold
Ppost office,ffifi art gallery,ll coffee ff bar… for a tiny space this is packed with interest and some of the best coffee around in the tiny town of Uki at the foot of Mount Warning. Postmaster Gary Wall has transformed the heritage-listed building and is installing an on-site coffee roaster. artpostuki.com.au
5 Mistere retreat
A 1010-minuteit drive from Murwillumbah is Mistere Urliup resort, home to three one-bedroom villas in the middle of the bush that feel a million miles from anywhere. Be sure to make the most of your indulgent oasis and pre-order a breakfast basket to enjoy after a lazy sleep-in overlooking the natural beauty of the grounds. And if you like your relaxing with a touch of exercise, take a wander through the walking trails that weave through the property, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the unique artwork hidden in the rainforest! misterespaandretreat.com Loved in the region for its incredible produce, Murrwillumbah is a foodie’s paradise. The farmers markets are held every Wednesday from 7am to 11am at the local showgrounds. Get there early, grab a coffee and take your time to wander, chat to the producers and select some of the most beautiful fresh food you’ll ever see. It’s easy to lose hours wandering the stores – sourdough breads, kombucha, kefir and honey are some of the hidden treasures you’ll find. Head to the
Murwillumbah Farmers Markets Facebook page for more.