Murwillumbah is the central town in the Tweed Shire which covers 1303 square kilometers and adjoins the NSW shires of Byron, Lismore and Kyogle, with the NSW/Queensland border to its north where it divides the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta. It has long been recognised that Murwillumbah is the seat of local government and the major service provider to the many and varied rural industries, communities and attractions of the Tweed.Together with surrounding villages, including Uki, Tyalgum, Chillingham and Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah serves a resident population in excess of 17,000 people with a total catchment approaching 40,000. Murwillumbah is the gateway to one third of Australia's World Heritage listed national parks and rainforests and is home to the World Heritage Rainforest Centre - a visitor information centre and home to an office of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The location, climate and relaxed lifestyle are seen as qualities much sought after by people who appreciate the ambience of the Valley and its relaxed and charming lifestyle. byronevents.net