Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah, a picturesque town located on the Tweed River and in the heart of the Tweed Valley is one of the most northerly centres in New South Wales. While the area was discovered in the early 1820's, it wasn't until the 1870s that a township was surveyed - strong growth occurred once the railway line was extended to reach the town. Originally the centre for the surrounding sugar and dairying industries, the town has more recently been promoted for tourism due to the close proximity with the lush Border Ranges and the nearby coastal resorts. Also in the area are the striking Mt Warning (awesome vantage point - allow several hours to climb), Tropical Fruit World, river cruises on the Tweed River and the Pioneer plantation at Mooball. The town itself is spectacular - surrounded by mountain ranges and set in lush, green pastures, Murwillumbah has a vibrant CBD, several historic buildings complimented by the clean, wide Tweed River.

Population: 9,200
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning "good place to camp by river"
Pronunciation: Mer-wil-m-bah
Postcode: 2484
Local Government: Tweed Shire Council
Location: 845km north of Sydney, 134km south of Brisbane
Main Roads: Tweed Valley Way (Old Pacific Hwy)
Main Watercourses: Tweed River
Radio Stations (Music): Sea FM (90.5), Gold FM (92.5), Hot Tomato (102.9), Triple J (96.1 & 97.7)

Photos from Murwillumbah (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Looking south over Murwillumbah from Tomewin Road (2003).

Heading south-east along Queensland Road approaching Murwillumbah - unusual place for a distance sign! (2003)

Looking east along Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah (2003).

Wharf Street, looking east from Alice Street, Murwillumbah (2003).

Wharf Street again, this time looking west from Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah (2003).

Looking south into Knox Park, Murwillumbah (2003).

Wollumbin St, looking east in Murwillumbah (2003).

The Murwillumbah Bridge over the Tweed River, Murwillumbah (2003).

View north-east along the Tweed River and associated parkland, Murwillumbah (2003).

The Tweed Valley Way, heading north from Stafford Street, Murwillumbah (2003).

Heading south on the old Pacific Hwy (Tweed Valley Way), Murwillumbah (2003).

	Looking south over Murwillumbah from Tomewin Road (2003).
	Heading south-east along Queensland Road approaching Murwillumbah - unusual place for a distance sign! (2003)
	Looking east along Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah (2003).
	Wharf Street, looking east from Alice Street, Murwillumbah (2003).
	Wharf Street again, this time looking west from Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah (2003).
	Looking south into Knox Park, Murwillumbah (2003).
	Wollumbin St, looking east in Murwillumbah (2003).
	The Murwillumbah Bridge over the Tweed River, Murwillumbah (2003).
	View north-east along the Tweed River and associated parkland, Murwillumbah (2003).
	The Tweed Valley Way, heading north from Stafford Street, Murwillumbah (2003).
	Heading south on the old Pacific Hwy (Tweed Valley Way), Murwillumbah (2003).