| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this hip, bayside hostel is 1 km from belongil beach and 2 km from arakwal national park. there's also a cinema lounge and a communal kitchen. other amenities include a patio with hammocks and a bbq, as well as 2 hot tubs and a game room. private rooms add flat-screen tvs, minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities. body boards are provided at no cost. laundry facilities and parking are available for a surcharge. simple mixed-gender and female-only dorms have wi-fi access (fee)
Gold Coast Airport 54 min
Tallow Beach (7 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Cape Byron (8 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. The Pass (5 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (7 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Clarkes Beach (2 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. The Farm Byron Bay (11 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. The Wreck (6 min)
Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (24 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Cape Byron Lighthouse (7 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Wategos Beach (6 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Arakwal National Park (4 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Belongil Beach (3 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Beach Byron Bay (14 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Main Beach (6 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (10 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. | 
