TRAM88

TRAM88 is a cafe at 169 Numinbah Road, Kynnumboon, just outside Murwillumbah in the Tweed Valley, built around a converted vintage tram carriage set on a rural property with views over the Rous River. It trades weekends only and is known for schnitzel burgers, breakfast plates and coffee with a side of sugarcane countryside.

The dog setup

The seating is alfresco and outdoor by design, which makes it an easy stop with a dog, and dogs have been present at group gatherings held here, including a Country Women's Association function. A local business listing also describes the venue as dog-friendly. That said, the cafe does not publish a formal written pet policy, so treat it as welcoming-but-unconfirmed: keep your dog leashed and settled beside the outdoor tables, and give the venue a quick call before making the drive out, especially if you are planning a long weekend lunch.

The vibe

Casual, scenic and vintage-themed, with the tram carriage as the centrepiece and open farmland and river views doing the rest. Reviewers and locals consistently mention the value, the views and the chips alongside those schnitzel burgers. It is a weekend destination rather than a daily local, so expect a cluster of cyclists and day-trippers on Saturday mornings.

Getting there and parking

The address is 169 Numinbah Road, Kynnumboon NSW 2484, a short drive south-east of Murwillumbah. There is free on-site parking with flat, easy access from the car park to the seating, which also makes it manageable for dogs and anyone less steady on their feet. Hours are Saturday 6:30am to 2:30pm and Sunday 7am to 2:30pm, closed Monday to Friday.

Close by with the dogs

Tweed Shire Council's off leash map covers the district well: Bray Park dog park Reserve and the Les Hughes Sports Complex fenced dog park sit across the border to the north, while closer to Murwillumbah the Frangela Drive Reserve and River Street Park riverside zones give dogs room to stretch. If you are turning the visit into a weekend, Murwillumbah Showground and the Tweed River Motel both take dogs, and House of Gabriel at Tumbulgum is another riverside cafe option in the valley.

More options across the state are under dog friendly cafes in NSW, with everything listed around Kynnumboon on its destination page.