An essential stop on any trip around the Tweed Valley, the Tyalgum General Store combines heritage charm with fresh, modern flavours and a bustling local ambience. Established in 1908 and set right in the heart of town, the store stocks a huge range of regional produce, from cheese and honey to fresh fruit and veggies and even native plants and herb seedlings. Slow down your day and take a seat in the lush courtyard to savour an all-day breakfast, coffee and house-baked cakes or freshly made sandwiches, focaccias and some of the best burgers around.
Step into the Chillingham General Store for a journey back in time, where a laid-back, friendly vibe invites you to pause, have a chat and soak up the slow-country rhythm. Serving the local community since 1922, you’ll find more than just a warm country welcome here with well-stocked shelves of fresh local fruit, homemade preserves, handy groceries, a postal service, licensed bottle shop and fuel for both you and your vehicle – with coffee, sandwiches and cakes on the daily menu. If you’re visiting on a weekend you’re in for an extra treat as the lush beer garden comes to life with live music and delicious pizzas and burgers.
In small and beautiful Burringbar you’ll find quintessential country life and, in the heart of it all, a bustling general store. The Barn Burringbar is your local go-to for everything from pantry needs, daily newspapers, local-cut flowers and fresh-baked bread to a delicious eat-in or take-out menu. Choose from healthy acai bowls to decadent pastries and donuts, delicious local pies and generously filled rolls and toasted sandwiches. The Barn is also a licensed bottle shop for your take-home refreshment.
While it’s technically named a supermarket, this vibrant spot in central Uki has all the hallmarks of a classic general store – well-stocked shelves for all manner of grocery needs, from fridge to pantry and fruit bowl, fresh seasonal flowers plus lots of local products from cheese and honey to corn chips and kim-chi. And out front you’ll find a busy community notice-board, convenient petrol bowser and a rustic bench inviting a sit and a yarn with friendly Uki locals.
Stokers Siding village is set alongside a one-time train line, now remade into the popular Northern Rivers Rail Trail, with its tiny general store housed in the original 1894 railway station. Serving as a post-office, general store and verandah tea-room, this friendly locale has become a popular stop for walkers and cyclists along the rail trail, enjoying a cool drink or coffee, a bite of morning tea or lunch and sometimes lucky enough to grab some locally grown fruit from nearby farms.
Home to just 300 people, Crabbes Creek is a tiny town with a big welcome, which you’ll find in the friendly general store on the easily named Crabbes Creek Road! Also a stop along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail this small village has a history of cane, banana and dairy farming, an abundance that you’ll still find today on the general store shelves, with pantry essentials, fruit and veggies, cool drinks and snacks plus a well-stocked bottle shop and postal services.
Nestled on the banks of the Tweed River in Tumbulgum, The Blonde Baker & Ferryside General Store blends convenience and choice with one of the most stunning views in The Tweed, looking out towards Wollumbin Mount Warning. Pop in to shop for fresh bread, locally crafted gifts and home-made pantry items. Or take a seat in the warm sunshine to munch on fresh-baked pastries and sip barista-made coffee.
Perched seaside, Hastings Point General Store is the kind of spot that makes you slow down and soak up the simple joys of a beach holiday. Take time to enjoy the view with a bite or drink, from old-school fish and chips, fresh sandwiches, big burgers, great coffee and ice-cold drinks. The store also stocks everyday essentials, groceries, bait and tackle for days out fishing and has a licensed bottle shop. It’s the perfect place to grab a post-swim treat or fuel up before a day exploring the nearby Cudgera Creek estuary.
The general stores of the Tweed aren’t just places to grab supplies – they’re the heart of community, where stories are shared, local produce shines and visitors are always made to feel at home.
Next time you’re exploring the region, make a detour to one of these great local gems – you’ll leave with more than just a great coffee or tastes to take home – a true taste of life in The Tweed.
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We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lores, customs and traditions.
