| opposite the nearest bus stop and a 9-minute walk from the main sandy beach, this laid-back hotel is 4 km from arakwal national park and 8 km from cape byron. straightforward rooms have low-key furnishings and come with kitchenettes and patios. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a restaurant and 2 bars, along with an outdoor pool, children's play areas and barbecue facilities. breakfast is available. they also feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 1
Cape Byron State Conservation Area (16 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (14 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Tallow Beach (7 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Main Beach (10 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Belongil Beach (10 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Macadamia Castle (13 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Cape Byron (13 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. The Pass (11 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. The Farm Byron Bay (18 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Clarkes Beach (8 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Arakwal National Park (10 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Beach Byron Bay (8 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (27 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. Wategos Beach (12 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Cape Byron Lighthouse (13 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. | 
