Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 7
Minyon Falls Lookout (29 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Crawford House Museum (22 min) Grasshoppers Nimbin Tours (26 min) Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (27 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Broken Head Nature Reserve (34 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Broken Head Beach (31 min)
Secluded sandy beach with parking, active waves for surfing & views of the headlands. Summerland Farm (25 min) Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (28 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. The Channon Craft Market (23 min) Byron Bay Ballooning (24 min) The Farm Byron Bay (25 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Big Prawn (27 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Macadamia Castle (24 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Lake Ainsworth (34 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Rocky Creek Dam (26 min)
Rainforest and nature | 
