Gold Coast Airport 36 min
Clarkes Beach (22 min) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Wategos Beach (26 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Tallow Beach (27 min) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (30 min) Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Cape Byron (27 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (22 min) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Belongil Beach (19 min) Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. The Farm Byron Bay (14 min) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Cape Byron Lighthouse (27 min) Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Minyon Falls Lookout (45 min) Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. The Pass (25 min) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Main Beach (21 min) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Beach Byron Bay (23 min) Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Arakwal National Park (24 min) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (27 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. |