Gold Coast Airport 56 min
Clarkes Beach (6 min) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. The Wreck (5 min) Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (18 min) Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Tallow Beach (10 min) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. The Pass (12 min) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Main Beach (12 min) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron (5 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (4 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Arakwal National Park (8 min) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Beach Byron Bay (5 min) Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Wategos Beach (19 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. 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 (26 min) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Cape Byron Lighthouse (5 min) Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. The Farm Byron Bay (13 min) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. |