Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Clarkes Beach (13 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. The Farm Byron Bay (23 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Broken Head Nature Reserve (5 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Beach Byron Bay (13 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Belongil Beach (16 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Wategos Beach (17 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Cape Byron (18 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (21 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Cape Byron Lighthouse (18 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. The Pass (16 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (31 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Main Beach (15 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Arakwal National Park (15 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Tallow Beach (12 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. | 
