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Located in the northern region of the Australian state of New South Wales, Murwillumbah is not too far off form the major tourist district of Gold Coast. However, that does not have any detrimental effect on the rate of tourist influx at Murwillumbah. The place is simply throbbing with life! The other thing that is to be found is the abundance of sugar cane fields in Murwillumbah. Sydney is located 848 Km southwest of Murwillumbah with the Tweed River flowing next to the town. The name of the place was originally an Aboriginal word that meant ‘place of many possums'. However, the local Aboriginals later gave it the name Murwillumbah that precisely translates as ‘camping place'. Murwillumbah near Gold Coast is more of an art lover's destination. Murwillumbah's quaint art, architecture, landscapes and deco buildings scattered all over the town attract a lot of tourists all round the year to this popular destination. The town has a number of protected World Heritage Sites in and around the vicinity. Murwillumbah near Gold Coast also offers its visitors plenty of attractions in terms of activities. You can opt for leisurely walks in one of the many nature trails, or go hiking, or climbing or horseback riding. Boating, rowing, fishing and swimming are some of the other activities available to visitors. The attractions around Murwillumbah near Gold Coast include the Natural Bridge, Mount Warning, Wollumbin National Park, Clarrie Hall Dam and the Lisnagar Homestead.
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