Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum image

Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum

Tourist attraction β€’ Cultural center

πŸ‘ A great place to visit with your kids. This is center is open on limited days and it's opening times are in NSW times. If you are traveling from Queensland you need to factor this. Unfortunately I got my timing wrong and missed a chance to see the centre. But the staff was very friendly to direct me... People often mention walk, museum, Beautiful, visit, closed, great, boardwalk,


Address

17 Kirkwood Rd, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia

Website

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Contact

+61 7 5524 2109

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (86 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10β€―am to 3β€―pm
  • Thursday: 10β€―am to 3β€―pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10β€―am to 3β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 10β€―am to 3β€―pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (19) museum (11) Beautiful (9) visit (8) closed (8) great (7) boardwalk (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Nuwan G. 5 years ago on Google
    A great place to visit with your kids. This is center is open on limited days and it's opening times are in NSW times. If you are traveling from Queensland you need to factor this. Unfortunately I got my timing wrong and missed a chance to see the centre. But the staff was very friendly to direct me to the nearby walking track which offers amazing views.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Robert S. 5 years ago on Google
    It is worth a visit and easy to ride a bike around, lots of different trees and signage that explains the aboriginal area. You can realized ride from coolangatta which about 12k return and it is a great way to show children the Mangrove swamp
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Wolfie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad bits first - sand flies AND mozzies, poor upkeep of the boardwalk and info signage, parts of the bush track are neglected, overrun with grass and hard to follow. Overall, if you take the Aeroguard and watch your step - it’s a good spot to take a wander around.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jacob K. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit without having to go too far!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stixx 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely a sacred special place. Peaceful and welcoming for sure...
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Karpagam S. 5 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place to walk around silently in the Mangrove Woods and if lucky sight few water birds
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 5 years ago on Google
    What a hidden gem. Peace and Serenity. One of the signs says. Block the noise from the traffic and the odd plane and imagine an Aboriginal man in a dug out canoe spearing fish. The Walk on Water Track, is great, and the bird life for such a small area is fantastic. Well worth the visit.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lerato M. 6 years ago on Google
    Interesting place, learn about local culture and history as well as walk around the nature reserve and learn about traditional uses of flora and the mangroves
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 kristy r. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Bryce M. 1 year ago on Google
    A little bit run down at present and the Boardwalk is closed due to flood damage. The cultural centre closes at 3 o’clock and has a cash only entry fee. The Bora walk is pleasant but unsuitable for persons with a walking disability. Many tripping hazards.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 James B. 5 years ago on Google
    Tranquility peaceful very spiritual connection to local Aboriginal people.Well supported community museum. Love their place Great setup.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Robin O. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful walkboard trail through mangrove forest. Info boards along the track. Lovely museum, people and firepit and picknick place.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lyd A. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful walk around the bushland out to the creek and the ladies were ABSOLUTELY Beautiful and amazing. Went for a uni report and they were so incredibly helpful with my report. Recommend it for families, uni students and everyone else.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Mark B. 11 months ago on Google
    Ring walk good. Disappointing that the boardwalk was closed due to falling into disrepair.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 billy d. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice walk with plenty of bird life but unfortunately boardwalk has been removed/damaged for what seems like 2 years now with no sign of repairs happening? Little to see without the boardwalk being there.

  • 5/5 Lee B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very educational. Wish I was allowed to take some photos.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience wonderful learning experience. Loved connection with the land and culture

  • 5/5 Kelly L. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful surrounds

  • 4/5 Justine S. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely loop walk with informative signs with great information featuring aboriginal history / facts. Unfortunately the board walk on the water has been destroyed so we didn't get to see that. There's picnic tables and nice shady paths and rain forest with lots of flora. Beautiful nature sounds, the center was closed when we visited (Sunday) so we just did the walk. Lovely spot for lunch. Wear insect repellent. Great length for kids. Beware underfoot lots of roots.

  • 5/5 Kelly L. 7 years ago on Google
    Peaceful

  • 4/5 Tanya V. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here yesterday and looked through the museum. Plenty of interesting information. Due to the respect of passed people your not allowed to take photos in the museum but you can take pictures in the gift shop.

  • 5/5 gabi .. 7 years ago on Google
    Beautiful worth a visit and go on the little boardwalk

  • 5/5 Maria B. 7 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to visit, the museum is very interesting, you can see read about their way of life. At the back is a reserve were you can see the Bora Ring and do a Walk on Water ( board walk through the mangroves ), beware of mosquitos, you have to pay to see the museum, there is also a gift shop.

  • 4/5 Henry B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went on a sunday and the info centre was closed (no complaints - we did zero research, just needed a baby comfort stop while travelling). The walk around the grounds was quite lovely. I formative signs. Sections of the mangrove board walk are so damaged that it's closed. Hopefully this can be repaired soon.

  • 4/5 Mori F. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I found the visit to the Museum very informative. One of the best Aboriginal cultural displays that I have been to. My only regret is that photography inside the museum was not permitted which limits the amount of information that can be retained and reduces the social benefit to the community at large.

  • 3/5 Ross B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a bit unusual having to pay cash - but this is quite an interesting display. It tells many stories but I was moved by the lady who working often alone, preserved the Bora ring. This is a great contrast to the development around this area. It was a shame that the mangrove work was closed for repirs etc.

  • 2/5 Temmina K. 2 years ago on Google
    There was nobody at reception when we arrived and no indication of an entry fee so we went on in and halfway through the museum we were approached for payment. They only take cash or a bank transfer. The museum is very small and dreary - not worth the $10.00 entry fee. Admittedly it had rained a lot so parts of the boardwalk were closed when we visited but to our surprise an abusive drug addict appeared out of nowhere five minutes into our walk causing us to turn back. All in all, quite disappointing.

  • 5/5 Jessica N. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 sherralee t. 5 years ago on Google
    Put bug repellant on 😁

  • 5/5 Kerry H. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved it and the ladies who worked here were really friendly

  • 3/5 Andy W. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice spot just needs a bit of work. Great spot for the indigenous people.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice walking trails, great spit for birding

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic. Was not expecting to see all the little crabs running about!

  • 5/5 Trent F. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable walk. Lots of Birdlife. ATO

  • 5/5 Josh W. 4 years ago on Google
    Ooo

  • 5/5 shell b. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Boardwalk

  • 1/5 Bob S. 3 years ago on Google
    A disgrace - Aboriginal run-down small time museum. I won't say any more.

  • 4/5 Bernard K. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the historical information enjoyed the walk on water track of 1 kilometre

  • 5/5 Eliza A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Darrell T. 5 years ago on Google
    The Walk On Water track was under water today at midday due to Cyclone Oma and the high tide. This is normally a beautiful spot for a walk or a rest out of the wind.

  • 5/5 tocafa 5 years ago on Google
    It was closed but still did the walk on the river walk. Enjoyed the walk despite the hundreds of mossies. :)

  • 5/5 Naomi B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great museum, doesn’t look flash but the stories, photos and artefacts are great and gives you a real feel for how local people lived. Worth the entry price and make sure you do the free bushwalk too


Call +61 7 5524 2109 Open on Google Maps

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Tourist attractions nearby

Arkinstall Park image
1
Arkinstall Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ My grandson plays his tennis there. Very impressive club boasting I don't know how many courts with a few grandslam surface courts. Theres a very large tennis clubhouse offering food and drinks and tennis gear on sale. There are also upgraded netball facilties with a clubhouse. There's plenty of par...
4.20 (180 reviews)
Epic Skate Rink image
2
Epic Skate Rink
Roller skating rink
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Had a fantastic skate last week at Epic and met the lovely new owner- who seems very involved in the local skating community here too, which is great to have that connection. Great tunes, awesome vibes and super friendly staff helping all the young ones learn. Highly recommend, I’ll definitely be ba...
4.50 (77 reviews)
Tweed Heads Historic Site image
3
Tweed Heads Historic Site
Park
😐 Each time I have gone on the board walk to the end there is always a guy who looks as though he is camped on it, which stops you from going right to the end. Could the people who run it please move them on. It should be available for all to enjoy.
4.40 (76 reviews)
Last updated:
()