Gold Coast Airport 52 min
Clarkes Beach (4 min.)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Wategos Beach (8 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. Cape Byron (9 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (4 min.)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. Belongil Beach (9 min.)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Tallow Beach (8 min.)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Main Beach (19 min.)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. The Farm Byron Bay (8 min.)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (6 min.)
Lighthouse park and beach The Pass (7 min.)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. The Wreck (16 min.)
Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (9 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Arakwal National Park (6 min.)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (22 min.)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. | 
