Gold Coast Airport 59 min
Cape Byron (12 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Arakwal National Park (9 min.) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (12 min.) Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Tallow Beach (6 min.) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Macadamia Castle (14 min) Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. The Farm Byron Bay (17 min.) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. The Pass (9 min.) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Belongil Beach (9 min.) Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Beech Dr At Caniaba Cr (6 min) Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (27 min.) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Clarkes Beach (7 min.) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Wategos Beach (10 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Teak Cct Opp Caniaba Cr (6 min) Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (12 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Clifford St At Broken Head Rd (10 min) Cape Byron State Conservation Area (9 min.) Lighthouse park and beach Main Beach (9 min.) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. |