Want to make a weekend of it?
Take your pick of rainforest or coastal vibes from our selection of the best resorts and retreats the Tweed has to offer.
Coastal
Halcyon House, the beachside resort that oozes style boasts multi-award-winning interiors in 16 uniquely luxurious rooms overlooking the ocean and the pool. Dine at in-house two-hat restaurant Paper Daisy and unwind in Halcyon’s holistic spa. Plus, your mini bar comes stocked with a complimentary mini Ink Gin!
20 minutes from the distillery. $$$
Mantra’s resort Peppers at Salt Beach, in the picturesque village of Casuarina, offers up-market yet family-friendly accommodation with beach access and pool. Take your pick for dinner of the many and varied restaurants on your doorstep in Salt Village.
20 minutes from the distillery. $$
The Valley
At the foot of Wollumbin lies Mavis’ Kitchen & Cabins, a gorgeous classic country getaway on a 25-acre dairy farm. Indulge in dinner at the restaurant inside the stunning old Queenslander main house, and work it off the next morning with a hike up to the breathtaking views of Wollumbin.
20 minutes from the distillery. $$
On your honeymoon, anniversary, or just want to treat yourself and someone special? Dripping in romance and indulgence is Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat. This couples-only retreat offers a range of bungalows and lodges, with your choice of valley views, or nestled deep in the valley itself. We’re talking spa baths, candles, private dining - the ultimate seductive weekend away.
30 minutes from the distillery. $$$
Bliss out in the stunning serenity that is Mistere Spa and Retreat, Urliup. Mistere’s three unique villas are both cosy in winter and cool in summer, with spa baths and zen areas perfect for a spot of yoga after a grounding walk through the hinterland. If you’re bringing the family, try Mistere’s gorgeous Hamptons-style villa by the beach at Kingscliff.
Urliup - 15 minutes from the distillery. $$
Kingscliff - 20 minutes from the distillery. $$
Perched on the hills above Husk Distillers is Jodha Bai Retreat, an ultra luxurious private oasis inspired, designed and built around the original 450 year old Jodha Bai Palace in Fatepur Sikri, India. With two luxury bungalows with views to the Gold Coast and surrounding hinterland to Mt Warning, the Cougal ranges, Tweed estuary & Tweed river.
10 minutes from the distillery. $$
After something unique and intimate? Take in the breathtaking views of the Tweed and Gold Coast hinterlands from the award-winning Wirui estate coffee plantation at Origin House Farmstay.
A beautifully scenic 18 minute drive to the distillery. $$
La Rocher Eco Retreat offers spectacular, unhindered views from each of its 4 villas. Enjoy vistas of the world heritage Mount Warning / Wollumbin and the distant Border Ranges, along with the serenity, peace and tranquillity that allows you to truly unwind and nourish your soul. Situated in the soft foothills of the World Heritage Mount Warning caldera, right in the heart of the Tweed Shire and close to the historical village of Uki. It is a comfortable 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Brisbane and just over an hour from the Gold Coast.
50 minutes from the distillery. $$$
Hollering Distance
Live like the locals in one of Tumbulgum’s AirBNBs. Tumbulgum, meaning ‘meeting place of two rivers’ in the Bundjalung language, is a picturesque historic town loved by fishermen and those who want to sit back and forget about the world.
One local house of note is The Belle. This stunning renovated Queenslander sleeps 16-18 and is the ultimate luxury group accomodation, with fire pit, lawn games and pool table to name a few. Read more about The Belle here.
2 minutes from the distillery. $-$$
Sitting in the heart of Murwillumbah, The Imperial Hotel is an iconic pink Art Deco pub & hotel within walking distance of town’s main attractions.
Born in 1931, The Imperial is one of the Tweed’s oldest hotels, and an iconic example of the region’s famous Art Deco architecture.
12 minutes from the distillery. $-$$
Byron
Blackbird offer luxury accommodation in the Byron Hinterland. Your private, detached pavilion will offer you all the modern conveniences and impeccable interior design against a breathtaking natural setting with panoramic views of the hinterland to the Pacific Ocean. A haven for artists & musicians, for families or for a friends’ getaway. Take in a spectacular North Coast sunset while soaking in the magnesium pool and nibbling some local produce.
50 minutes from the distillery. $$$