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through Mullumbimby in 1894. From the 1920s, however, Brunswick's popularity for family seaside holidays returned. Holiday cottages from that period are still in evidence throughout the town. The early camping grounds along the foreshores later became caravan parks.
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Brunswick Heads has a number of cafes, restaurants, accommodation and specialty shops. Brunswick Heads offers a range of leisure activities all year round, and hosts a number of small-scale community and family-oriented festivals and events.
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in 1828. His visit was followed more than 20 years later by cedar cutters, whose activities led to the creation of the first town in what is now Byron Shire. By the 1880s, Brunswick Heads was a busy port with a small commercial centre.
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Despite the surrounding coastal development, Brunswick Heads has retained its traditional seaside village atmosphere. Timber bridges link the riverside to the river and surf beaches.
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Brunswick Terrace, Brunswick Heads, facing north. Simpson's Creek is on the other (east) side of this street
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are located in the area, and form a backdrop to the river that leads down from the small town of
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Torakina Beach, Brunswick Heads; the mouth of the Brunswick River can be seen on the right
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Brunswick River facing east (toward the sea). A holiday camp can be seen on the right.
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Brunswick Heads is a small coastal holiday village situated at the mouth of the
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Brunswick Heads is situated 10 km (15 minutes drive) north of the town of
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Brunswickheads.org.au - Website of Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce
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Banner Park, east side of Brunswick Terrace, showing Simpson's Creek
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The town was the location for the cult 1980s comedy series
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The township went into decline after the opening of the
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Brunswick Heads is located in New South Wales
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28°32′0″S 153°33′0″E / 28.53333°S 153.55000°E / -28.53333; 153.55000
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