| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some also have bay views. surrounded by a eucalyptus forest, this posh resort along byron bay is 8 km from cape byron lighthouse and 5 km from the a1 road. there's also an outdoor infinity pool and a spa, plus a gym and a tennis court. bi-level villas come with balconies. the 1- and 2-bedroom villas add living rooms, kitchens with washer/dryers, furnished terraces and free-standing baths. beachfront yoga and guided forest walks are complimentary. airy, polished studios have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, along with minibars and microwaves. other amenities include a chic restaurant, a cafe, and a bar with a fire pit
Gold Coast Airport 52 min
Belongil Beach (6 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Beach Byron Bay (10 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Cape Byron Lighthouse (14 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Wategos Beach (13 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Tallow Beach (14 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Cape Byron (15 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (18 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Main Beach (8 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Minyon Falls Lookout (42 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Clarkes Beach (9 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (22 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. The Farm Byron Bay (8 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (17 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. The Pass (12 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Arakwal National Park (11 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. | 
