Gold Coast Airport 58 min
Arakwal National Park (22 min.)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Tallow Beach (20 min.)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (23 min)
Lighthouse park and beach Killen Falls (7 min)
Hiking The Pass (23 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. The Farm Byron Bay (15 min.)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Minyon Falls Lookout (38 min)
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas. Macadamia Castle (7 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Cape Byron (26 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Belongil Beach (20 min.)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (23 min.)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Clarkes Beach (21 min.)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Wategos Beach (24 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Lake Ainsworth (21 min.)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. | 
