Big Volcano^® Visitor Guide

Accommodation

This couples only, national and international award winning rainforest retreat is set in old growth rainforest with World Heritage National Park on three sides.

Just thirteen architect designed, luxury self contained individual, bungalows, cabins and lodges all with fireplaces, double spa baths and rainforest views, are discreetly located for privacy and views.

Escape, and immerse yourself in the serenity of a Limpinwood Lodge chalet. With couples in mind, the fully equipped and secluded chalets allow you to relax, unwind and recharge, surrounded by rainforest.

Fall asleep in your king size bed, listening to the rainforest sounds.  Wake up to birds singing, and enjoy freshly baked bread for breakfast with fresh home grown eggs.  Watch the wildlife from your double spa bath on the deck of your own very private chalet.  Reconnect while exploring the region.

Limpinwood lodge is on 9 acres of woodland and rainforest, between the villages of Tyalgum and Chillingham.  Just 20 mins drive to the beautiful Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park (see the glow worms after dark), 30 mins to Murwillumbah and Uki, 45 mins to beautiful beaches, and 65 minutes to Byron Bay for day trips. 

From $350 pn midweek 2-night minimum.

Activities, Tours, Attractions, Things to See & Do

Open 7 days* from 10am-5pm, and home of the biggest and most beautiful crystals in the world.

Explore the Shambhala Gardens and rainforest.  Find yourself in an ancient labyrinth, and visit the only Kalachakra World Peace Stupa in the southern hemisphere.

Join in free daily workshops and experiences.   Enjoy views, local coffee and delicious food at the Lotus Cafe, and discover your own special crystal in our showroom and gallery.  Day, Month & Annual Passes from $22, direct online.  Entry includes your own 128 page Crystal Castle Guidebook.
*Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

The museum is open daily from 9am to 4pm, EAST, except Xmas Day, Boxing Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday, with a large collection of naval and maritime memorabilia: a full size La Balsas raft which succesfully completed a trans Pacific voyage from South America, and many other interesting displays.

Home to the Margaret Olley Art Centre, touring exhibitions from capital city galleries, and public programs showcasing local talent, the TRG also displays previous Doug Moran Potrait Prize winners, along with other donated and purchased works.

Daily guided tours, and art classes, craft workshops and school holiday programs are also offered.

The galley has cafe and a gift and souvenir shop. 

Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday to Sunday.  Free Admission

After a multi millions dollar upgrade and expansion, the former Tweed River Historical Society Museum is now open to visitors. Displays showcase the patterns of settlement, industry and agriculture that have shaped the Valley, and provide insights into contemporary life in the Shire.

Open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10am - 4pm 1st Saturday of the month Free Admission

A NSW NPWS Historic Site, the Centre has a museum, and a shop offering aboriginal art, crafts and souvenirs. A mangrove boardwalk and walking track winds through the site, to an amphi-theatre.  The shop and museum are open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm.

Established in 1890, the Murwillumbah Show is an annual agricultural show held on the first weekend in November at the Murwillumbah Showground. Organised by the Tweed River Agricultural Society, the show is a great family day out with gymkhana, competitions, live music, rides, arts and crafts, barrel racing, sideshows, livestock judging, and more.  Entry FREE (gold coin donation welcomed.)

Retails and Services

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Workplace and Weekend Workshops, Classes and Private Sessions available.