Gold Coast Airport 54 min
The Wreck (2 min) Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Tallow Beach (7 min) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (11 min) Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Cape Byron (8 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Beach Byron Bay (16 min) Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Arakwal National Park (5 min) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Main Beach (8 min) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. The Farm Byron Bay (11 min) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. The Pass (6 min) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (24 min) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Clarkes Beach (3 min) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (8 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Belongil Beach (2 min) Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Cape Byron Lighthouse (8 min) Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Wategos Beach (7 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. |