| the simple, airy mixed-gender and female-only dorms sleep up to 12 guests. there are bbq facilities and hosted activities, including yoga, lighthouse tours and personal training. complimentary perks include parking, bike rentals and daily shuttle buses into town. all feature bunk beds, free wi-fi, lockers and shared bathrooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. theres a coin-operated laundry. private rooms include minifridges and en suite facilities, plus tea and coffeemakers. a 2-minute walk from belongil beach, this laid-back hostel is 2 km from the bus station at discovery holiday park, 3 km from central byron bay, and 5 km from cape byron lighthouse
Gold Coast Airport 54 min
The Pass (9 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. The Farm Byron Bay (10 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (11 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Arakwal National Park (8 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Cape Byron Lighthouse (11 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Clarkes Beach (6 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Beach Byron Bay (7 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (14 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Belongil Beach (4 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Wategos Beach (10 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (23 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Main Beach (5 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (6 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Cape Byron (12 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Tallow Beach (11 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. | 
