| the 4 airy, individually styled 1- to 3-bedroom cottages feature full kitchens or kitchenettes with microwaves and fridges, living rooms and flat-screen tvs, plus decks with dining areas and ocean views. set in a rainforest along white-sand belonghi beach, these serene cottages are 6 km from cape byron light and 5 km from arakwal national park. there's private beachfront access. some cottages add outdoor balinese baths, hot tubs, and/or fitness rooms with saunas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all have free wi-fi and en suite bathrooms. gold coast airport is 68 km away
Gold Coast Airport 55 min
Clarkes Beach (7 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Main Beach (7 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (25 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Arakwal National Park (10 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (16 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Belongil Beach (8 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. The Farm Byron Bay (11 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (7 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Cape Byron Lighthouse (13 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. The Pass (10 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Wategos Beach (12 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Cape Byron (13 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Tallow Beach (12 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Beach Byron Bay (8 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (13 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. | 
