Gold Coast Airport 1 hr
Main Beach (6 min) Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (17 min) Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (2 min) Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Arakwal National Park (5 min) Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Belongil Beach (8 min) Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Wategos Beach (1 min) Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Clarkes Beach (17 min) Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. The Farm Byron Bay (16 min) Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Cape Byron (2 min) Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. The Pass (20 min) Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (30 min) Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Beach Byron Bay (5 min) Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Tallow Beach (9 min) This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. The Wreck (9 min) Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Cape Byron Lighthouse (5 min) Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. |