| some add sofabeds. 8 km from the pacific motorway, 3. 1 km from the brunswick heads nature reserve and 12 km from mount chincogan. . amenities include a casual bistro offering lunch and evening meals, plus a classic sports bar with pool tables, flat-screen tvs and a beer garden with regular live music. there's also free parking. room service is available. overlooking the brunswick river, this restored 1940s brick hotel is 2. the traditional rooms offer deck or balcony access, shared bathrooms and free wi-fi. all have ceiling fans, but lack air-conditioning
Gold Coast Airport 44 min
Belongil Beach (17 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (25 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. The Farm Byron Bay (11 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Clarkes Beach (19 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (20 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (28 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Cape Byron Lighthouse (25 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Wategos Beach (24 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Beach Byron Bay (20 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Tallow Beach (24 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Main Beach (19 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Arakwal National Park (22 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. The Pass (22 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Minyon Falls Lookout (44 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Cape Byron (25 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. | 
