| a 7-minute walk from the wreck, a popular surf spot, this unassuming hostel on a leafy street is 2 km from arakwal national park and 3 km from the cape byron lighthouse. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. additional amenities consist of a tv lounge, and a book exchange, plus a communal kitchen, a heated outdoor pool and a bbq area. complimentary perks include wi-fi, parking and guided city tours, as well as loaner bikes and boogie boards. straightforward single-sex and mixed-gender dorms feature bunk beds and free wi-fi; bathrooms are shared. the modest private rooms have en suite facilities
Gold Coast Airport 55 min
Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (8 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (11 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Clarkes Beach (3 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Belongil Beach (4 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (25 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Tallow Beach (5 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Arakwal National Park (5 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Beach Byron Bay (12 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Main Beach (5 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron Lighthouse (8 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. The Wreck (9 min)
Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Wategos Beach (7 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. The Pass (6 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Cape Byron (8 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. The Farm Byron Bay (12 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. | 
