national park
Springbrook National Park
Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.
25 km · about 30 min drive
OceaniaAustraliaNew South Wales
Banora Point
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
About Banora Point
Banora Point is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tweed Heads, 25km from Springbrook National Park.
Banora Point is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tweed Heads, about 4 km away.
Banora Point is a suburb located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Tweed Shire. Together with Tweed Heads South and Terranora it had a combined population of 27,368 in 2001, including 21,457 (78.4%) Australian-born persons and 525 (1.9%) indigenous persons. In the 2016 census, BanoraRead more
Point had a population of 16,167.
The eastern boundary is aligned with the Tweed River. There is a golf course in its centre and several islands along the river. The Pacific Motorway passes through the eastern parts. The town is largely suburban although it has also become a hub for small businesses with 3 local shopping villages. A number of schools, both public and Catholic, are also situated in the region. Demographically, families and retirees account for much of its growing population.
The Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung people are the traditional owners of the Tweed region, including Banora Point, and the surrounding areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Banora Point?
Within an hour or so of Banora Point: Springbrook National Park (25 km), Surfers Paradise Beach (26 km), Surfers Paradise Street Circuit (27 km), Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Banora Point?
The nearest famous roads are Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Where is Banora Point?
Banora Point is in New South Wales, Australia, about 4 km from Tweed Heads.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,868
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates
- -28.2130, 153.5363
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Essential numbers in Australia
112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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Worth the detour from Banora Point
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Warner Bros. Movie World
Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Banora Point
- 27 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
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