Murwillumbah NSW 2484
(Pop 7 700)
Murwillumbah is a peaceful Northern NSW township 850 km north of Sydney. Its sits on the Tweed River and is only 13 km south of the Qld border and 132 km south of Brisbane. Original inhabitants were the Bundjalung Aborigines who named the area meaning 'good camping place'. White settlement began with timbercutters in 1840s and sugarcane was first planted in 1869. A major fire in 1907 almost destroyed the town. Tourism began developing from 1960s. Since being bypassed by the Pacific Hwy (joining Sydney & Brisbane) the town has become quieter. Murwillumbah markets 2nd Sun each month. Tweed Valley Banana Festival & Harvest Week (Aug).
Accommodation: Murwillumbah has 5 motels, 7 hotels, 9 B&Bs, a resort, 8 holiday cottages/cabins/farm stays and 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: World Heritage Rainforest Centre, cnr Pacific Hwy & Alma St. Tel (02) 6672 1340 or 1800 674 414.
Airport:Coolangatta/Gold Coast Airport (OOL) Gold Coast Hwy, Coolangatta. Tel (07) 5589 1100. (33 km n-e).
Hospital:Murwillumbah District Hospital, Ewing St. Tel (02) 6672 1822.

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