Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 5
Beach Byron Bay (31 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Lake Ainsworth (35 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Belongil Beach (28 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. The Pass (33 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Tallow Beach (30 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Macadamia Castle (21 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Main Beach (30 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. The Farm Byron Bay (23 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (20 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Protesters Falls walking track (52 min) Nightcap National Park (52 min)
Campgrounds, picnic areas & walking trails are available at this hilly national park area. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (25 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Minyon Falls Lookout (28 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Clarkes Beach (31 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Arakwal National Park (32 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. | 
