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Lonely Planet Names Tweed Region a Top 2027 Destination

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC · How we work

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Lonely Planet Names Tweed

Lonely Planet named New South Wales’ Tweed region a top destination in its Best in Travel 2027 list.
It was the only Australian destination on the list’s Top Destinations Hotlist.
Lonely Planet praised the region’s beaches, World-heritage rainforests, food scene and nature experiences.
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail and Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk were highlighted as major drawcards.
Mayor Reece Byrnes called the recognition a proud moment for the Tweed community.

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Lonely Planet Names Tweed

Lonely Planet named New South Wales’ Tweed region a top destination in its Best in Travel 2027 list.
It was the only Australian destination on the list’s Top Destinations Hotlist.
Lonely Planet praised the region’s beaches, World-heritage rainforests, food scene and nature experiences.
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail and Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk were highlighted as major drawcards.
Mayor Reece Byrnes called the recognition a proud moment for the Tweed community.

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