Seafaring Museum

The Seafaring Museum is located in the riverside suburb of Chinderah, positioned along the Tweed River. This facility maintains a specialised collection of maritime equipment, model ships, and historical documents that chronicle the development of local water-based transport. Visitors can examine various navigation tools and restored vessels that demonstrate the technical evolution of seafaring in the Northern Rivers region. The museum serves as an archive for nautical history, preserving the stories of the sailors and shipbuilders who operated within the Tweed Valley. Situated near the Chinderah Tavern, the museum provides an accessible educational resource for those interested in the maritime industry. The exhibits cover a range of topics, from early river trade to modern coastal navigation techniques. By focusing on factual displays and preserved machinery, the museum offers a clear view of how shipping shaped the local economy. The site is a key destination for heritage tourists visiting the Tweed Shire and seeking specific information on the area's aquatic past.