| there's also an outdoor pool, a sauna, hilltop yoga and a restaurant. guests age 16 and over are welcome. suites offer private hot tubs, kitchenettes and warm living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded quarters add flat-screen tvs and soaking tubs, plus courtyards with day beds. a luxe spa offers a range of treatments from massage to sound therapy. there are also villas with free-standing tubs and saltwater pools. set on the highest point of the byron shire, this tranquil spa resort surrounded by 10 hectares of countryside is 18 km from arakwal national park. relaxed rooms offer sliding glass doors, verandahs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Gold Coast Airport 59 min
The Pass (25 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Main Beach (24 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron Lighthouse (27 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Cape Byron (27 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Lake Ainsworth (22 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Arakwal National Park (24 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Beach Byron Bay (23 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Belongil Beach (22 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (24 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Wategos Beach (26 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. The Farm Byron Bay (16 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Tallow Beach (21 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Macadamia Castle (8 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Minyon Falls Lookout (40 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (30 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. | 
