Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 5
The Pass (24 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (30 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. The Farm Byron Bay (23 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Cape Byron (27 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Lake Ainsworth (18 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Tallow Beach (21 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Wategos Beach (26 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (12 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Clarkes Beach (22 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Cape Byron Lighthouse (27 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Belongil Beach (24 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Big Prawn (17 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Arakwal National Park (24 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Macadamia Castle (13 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Main Beach (24 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. | 
