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Experience the best of Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a relaxed coastal town in northern New South Wales, with surf beaches, a historic lighthouse and the easternmost point of mainland Australia.

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Cape Byron, the easternmost point of mainland Australia, has a white lighthouse from 1901 and a walking track around the headland, where dolphins swim below and humpback whales pass offshore on their winter and spring migrations. The town has a long, gently curving beach, with surfers at The Pass and quieter sand at Wategos. Offshore, the Julian Rocks marine reserve draws divers to see turtles, rays and, in season, sharks.

Behind the coast, green hills hold the towns of Bangalow and Mullumbimby, the waterfalls and rainforest of Nightcap National Park, and Nimbin, a home for alternative lifestyles since the early 1970s. The volcanic cone of Wollumbin, or Mount Warning, rises inland to the north-west. Brunswick Heads and Ballina are small coastal towns on either side.

Cafés, bakeries and weekend markets are part of Byron's identity, with seafood on the menu and macadamias, bananas and coffee grown in the hinterland. Live music is part of the town's evenings. The climate is subtropical, with warm, humid summers and mild, drier winters.

  • Free cancellation on 88% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 13

Top 5 attractions in Byron Bay

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  1. Number 1

    Main Beach

    4.61k reviewsfrom $63
  2. Number 2

    Wategos Beach

    4.4436 reviewsfrom $49
  3. Number 3

    Cape Byron Lighthouse

    4.7425 reviewsfrom $43
  4. Number 4

    Cape Byron

    5.068 reviewsfrom $49
  5. Number 5

    Lennox Head

    4.960 reviewsfrom $35

Day trips from Byron Bay

5

Guided tours in Byron Bay

19

Walking and bike tours in Byron Bay

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Byron Bay

22

Go beyond Byron Bay

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    Surfers Paradise Beach

    3 hr4.6413 reviewsfrom $39
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    8 hr4.71k reviewsfrom $57
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    2 hr4.8848 reviewsfrom $21
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    2 hr4.75k reviewsfrom $7
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    3 hr4.83k reviewsfrom $1
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    1 hr4.615 reviewsfrom $25
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    4 hr4.81k reviewsfrom $39
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    Noosa Everglades

    2 hr, 30 min4.5856 reviewsfrom $70

Questions about Byron Bay

What are the top attractions in Byron Bay?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Byron Bay are Main Beach, Wategos Beach, Cape Byron Lighthouse, Cape Byron.
What is the most popular experience in Byron Bay?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Glow Worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 472 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Byron Bay take?
The typical experience in Byron Bay lasts about 3.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 6.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Byron Bay?
The operator lists free cancellation on 88% of the 50 experiences we hold for Byron Bay. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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