If you’re looking for electric car hire to power your holiday time, book ahead with SIXT, a leading provider of electric hire cars and environmentally friendly hybrid models. You can find SIXT at the Gold Coast Airport or in Murwillumbah.
A great way to plan your super-charged Tweed holiday is to book in to EV-friendly accommodation, from well-known brand hotels and boutique stays to comfy motels and holiday parks.
In Tweed Heads, choose to plug in and overnight at the Twin Towns hotels of Mantra or Sebel where luxurious rooms, delicious dining and fast EV chargers will power your holiday adventures.
Comfort and convenience are key at the fun-named Las Vegas Motel Tweed Heads, a family-run business that’s all easy ground floor access, with EV chargers as close to hand as the cafes, restaurants and river views of central Tweed Heads.
Set seaside, Mantra on Salt Beach has all you need to charge up and wind down, all at the same time. While your EV is busy charging at the hotel, you can stroll or cycle the coastal track, grab a bite and sip at Salt Village or just laze by the resort pool.
For a super-luxe EV-friendly getaway, book ahead at famed Halcyon House, where you’ll relish gorgeous sea-view rooms, Chef Hatted dining at Paper Daisy, relaxation at Halcyon Spa and sunset cocktails, amongst EV-charged time exploring the region.
Also along The Tweed Coast, roll in to Tasman Holiday Parks – North Star for EV-friendly accommodation that’s just perfect for some relaxed time together. Along with EV-chargers for guest use, there’s a giant aqua park, kids club, playground, massage centre and gym, lap pool, spa and sauna. Plus a licensed cafe and Marine Discovery centre, all just a short skip to the beach.
There are some great EV-friendly accommodation to choose from in The Tweed Valley too, starting with the Murwillumbah Motor Inn, a friendly, comfortable and central place to stay and easily walk to the cafes, art-spaces and restaurants of this art deco town while your EV happily charges on-site.
Also in Murwillumbah, the mediterranean styled Gallery Motel is a cheery place to stay and charge up your EV with some of The Tweed’s most popular attractions, including the Tweed Regional Gallery and Northern Rivers Rail Trail, right at your doorstep.
For a chilled waterside getaway with EV-charging facilities, look up Riverdale on AirBnB with direct river frontage and all the comforts of home or for those seeking a restorative EV-friendly escape jump online to Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa to search for upcoming events.
If you need to plug in and charge up while exploring around The Tweed, here are some places you can power up at public electric vehicle charging stations while shopping, having a coffee or enjoying a bite.
Explore the vast fruit plantation at Tropical Fruit World, enjoy a delicious bite in the Farm Cafe or shop for fresh fruit and plants, pantry staples, fruit-based treats and nature-inspired home and body essentials. All while your car charges! BYO cord for powering up during trading hours.
Take time to replenish with delicious seasonal and sustainable modern Australian fare, with a coastal twist, at Seagulls Club in Tweed Heads West, set riverside and with a friendly, welcoming ambience plus electric vehicle charging stations ready to use.
Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts have you covered too with EV charging stations at both their Tweed Heads and Banora Point Clubs with dining, entertainment, sports facilities and family fun all great ways to pass some time while your EV juices up.
If retail therapy is on your list of EV-charging past-times, head to the Tweed Mall Shopping Centre where you’ll find a range of food, fashion and grocery stores or head to the Kingscliff Shopping Centre, a short walk to Kingscliff beach and village and with an array of shops to explore.
At Salt Village, set seaside and a short drive from Kingscliff village, you’ll find plenty of options for food and drink from coffee and cake to global dining and relaxed bistro menus. Plug in and take time out to enjoy this relaxed coastal hub.
Popular Cabarita Beach has a public charging station adjoining the Cabarita Beach Bowls and Sports Club, a family-friendly venue with kids playground, outdoor beer garden, outdoor decks, great bowling greens and menus that range from pizza to traditional Chinese dishes.
Planning a wedding where guests can charge up their EV while celebrating the happy couple? Pioneer Country Wedding Venue and Chapel in Tweed Heads South is a working cattle property and wedding and event venue that caters to chapel and outdoor ceremonies, with a fairy-light lit barn, paddock-to-plate menu and ocean to hinterland views.
When planning an EV holiday, be sure to check the NSW Electric Vehicle Charging Map or Plugshare for up-to-date information on number of charging station, charging station types, and updates on any station repairs. Information in this listing is correct as at time of publication 24.09.2024.
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