About
The Starting Block Café is the café at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in Murwillumbah, on Tumbulgum Road. It serves swimmers, families and centre visitors, but you do not have to be using the pool to drop in for a coffee or a bite.
The menu covers all-day breakfast, hot food and drinks, with shaded outdoor table seating. The café also takes part in the Red Cross ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme, where customers can pre-pay food or drinks for people in the community who are doing it tough.
Best For
A coffee, all-day breakfast or quick bite before or after a swim at TRAC, or an easy casual stop in Murwillumbah.
Good to Know
Located inTweed Regional Aquatic Centre
ServesAll-day breakfast, hot food
DrinksCoffee & cold drinks
SeatingShaded outdoor tables
CommunityPay it Forward scheme
Pre-ordersPhone ahead
Opening Hours
Monday:6:45am-2:30pm
Tuesday:6:45am-2:30pm
Wednesday:6:45am-2:30pm
Thursday:6:45am-2:30pm
Friday:6:45am-2:30pm
Saturday:8-11:30am
Sunday:Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Starting Block Café?
It is at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC), 6-8 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.
Do I need to be using the pool to visit?
No. The café serves both pool visitors and people calling in just for the café.
What is on the menu?
All-day breakfast, hot food and drinks including coffee, with shaded outdoor seating.
When is it open?
Monday to Friday 6:45am to 2:30pm (hot food until 2pm) and Saturday 8am to 11:30am. Closed Sunday.