airy 1- and 2-bedroom suites add full kitchens, dining tables, and sitting areas or living rooms. bright, polished studios feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and kitchenettes, plus furnished balconies or courtyards. massages are available for a fee in-room or in a poolside cabana. a 2-minute walk from belongil beach, this laid-back hotel overlooking byron bay is 3 km from cape byron lighthouse, which opened in 1901, and 10 km from the broken head nature reserve. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include direct beach access, a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. there's also a covered barbecue area. parking and guest laundry facilities are complimentary Gold Coast Airport 52 min
Cape Byron State Conservation Area (11 min) Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Tallow Beach (7 min) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (4 min) Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (8 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. The Pass (6 min) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. The Farm Byron Bay (8 min) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Clarkes Beach (3 min) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Cape Byron Lighthouse (8 min) Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Belongil Beach (17 min) Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Arakwal National Park (5 min) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Wategos Beach (7 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (22 min) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Main Beach (11 min) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Beach Byron Bay (20 min) Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Cape Byron (8 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. |