Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 4
Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (12 min.)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Cape Byron (27 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Lennox Head (9 min) Belongil Beach (24 min.)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (24 min.)
Lighthouse park and beach The Pass (24 min.)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Arakwal National Park (24 min.)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Wategos Beach (25 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Macadamia Castle (13 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Tallow Beach (21 min.)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Lake Ainsworth / Ti Tree Lake (7 min.) Lake Ainsworth (6 min.)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Clarkes Beach (22 min.)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Killen Falls (18 min)
Hiking Big Prawn (17 min.)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. | 
