Kingscliff, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kingscliff, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kingscliff |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.2613 |
| Longitude | 153.57805 |
| Population | 7,878 |
| Density | 1208.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 2487 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 663 km north-northeast |
Kingscliff is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,878. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 1208.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 663 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kingscliff is located at 28.2613°S, 153.5780°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2487.
Kingscliff unfurls along the Queensland border like a sun-bleached ribbon, where the broad, sandy sweep of its beaches meets the restless Pacific. It lies 28.0 km south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 139°T), and is situated 5.5 km south-east of Banora Point. The air here carries the perpetual tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous, almost liquid quality, softening the edges of the low-rise buildings and the verdant scrub that clings to the gentle slopes. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery sound, a counterpoint to the rhythmic sigh of the waves, and the overall impression is one of an easy, unhurried existence, where the day's tempo is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide. The coastline itself is a study in contrasts: stretches of inviting, golden sand give way to rocky outcrops where the sea crashes with a determined vigour, and the distant, hazy outline of Mount Warning presides over the hinterland, a silent guardian.
The history of Kingscliff is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural lands of the Tweed Valley, a heritage still evident in the occasional banana plantation or avocado orchard that fringes the coastal strip, though tourism has long since become the primary engine of its economy. For decades, travellers have been drawn to its relaxed atmosphere and the promise of sun-drenched holidays, a steady stream of visitors filling its motels and holiday apartments. This influx has shaped the character of Kingscliff, fostering a welcoming, if somewhat transient, community spirit. The Cudgen Creek estuary, a vital waterway, historically served as a conduit for local produce and remains a picturesque focal point, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky. While no grand historical monuments dominate the landscape, the very simplicity of Kingscliff, its uncomplicated embrace of coastal living, offers a distinctive charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kingscliff, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kingscliff, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kingscliff includes the postcode (2487), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kingscliff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |