About
The Platform Cafe sits on the original platform of Murwillumbah's heritage-listed, 130-year-old railway station in South Murwillumbah — a genuinely distinctive setting, right beside the old tracks. It's a cafe and espresso bar serving coffee, fresh juices and smoothies, artisan pastries, and sandwiches and wraps.
Its spot on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail makes it a natural start or finish point for a ride or walk, with abundant easy parking, ramp access and all-weather covered seating on the platform, plus extra seating in the landscaped rail-trail precinct. Open seven days from 7am, it's a relaxed, scenic stop for a coffee or light bite.
Best For
A coffee, fresh juice or light bite in a heritage railway setting — an easy start or finish point for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Good to Know
Setting130-year-old railway station
TypeCafe & espresso bar
MenuCoffee, juices, pastries, wraps
OnNorthern Rivers Rail Trail
AccessRamp access, covered seating
ParkingAbundant & easy
Opening Hours
Monday:7am-2pm
Tuesday:7am-2pm
Wednesday:7am-2pm
Thursday:7am-2pm
Friday:7am-2pm
Saturday:7am-2pm
Sunday:7am-2pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What's special about The Platform Cafe?
It's set on the original platform of Murwillumbah's heritage-listed, 130-year-old railway station, right beside the old tracks and on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
What's on the menu?
Coffee, fresh juices and smoothies, artisan pastries, and sandwiches and wraps.
Is it good for rail-trail users?
Yes — it's an ideal start or finish point, with easy parking, ramp access and all-weather covered platform seating.
What are the opening hours?
Open seven days from 7am, until around 2pm.