| the colourful mixed- and single-gender dorms have fans and shared bathrooms. there's also a campsite. some are in teepees. amenities include a lively cafe/bar and a guest kitchen, as well as an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. opposite the cumbebin swamp nature reserve, this bohemian hostel is 2 km from the wreck surf spot and 4 km from cape byron lighthouse. activities consist of yoga and didgeridoo lessons. parking, plus bike and surfboard rentals are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. private rooms are offered; some have en suite facilities
Gold Coast Airport 54 min
Clarkes Beach (4 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (7 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Wategos Beach (9 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Belongil Beach (4 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Cape Byron (10 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (13 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Tallow Beach (9 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (24 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. The Pass (8 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Beach Byron Bay (5 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. The Farm Byron Bay (11 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (10 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Main Beach (4 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron Lighthouse (10 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Arakwal National Park (7 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. | 
