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Byron Bay
Byron Bay sits at Cape Byron, the easternmost point of mainland Australia, where surf beaches, a working lighthouse and pockets of subtropical rainforest meet a famously laid-back, wellness-and-arts driven culture. It has grown from a sleepy dairy and whaling town into one of the east coast's most popular stops, prized for its beaches, cafes and live-music scene as much as its scenery.
Top attractions
attraction Bangalow Heritage House Museum: Byron Bay Travel Guide
Bangalow Heritage House Museum sits at 4 Ashton St in Bangalow, the hinterland village roughly a 15–20 minute drive inland from Byron Bay, and tells the local story of the town and its district.
attraction Byron Bay Lighthouse: Travel Guide (4.8★)
Byron Bay Lighthouse stands on Cape Byron at 59 Brownell Dr, about 3 km from the Byron Bay town centre. 4.8★ (485 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Cape Byron Lighthouse: Byron Bay Travel Guide (4.7★)
Cape Byron Lighthouse sits on the headland at the end of Lighthouse Rd, about 3 km from the Byron Bay town centre, on the most easterly point of mainland Australia. 4.7★ (9,601 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Bay
How do I get to Byron Bay?
The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), roughly a 30 minute drive south of town, with Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) as slightly more distant alternatives; all three connect to Byron Bay by shuttle bus, coach or rental car. Byron Bay's own railway station closed to mainline trains in 2004, so most travellers arrive by road rather than rail, whether flying into one of these regional hubs or driving up the coast from Sydney or down from Brisbane.
How many days should I spend in Byron Bay?
Most visitors allow around 2 to 4 days in Byron Bay, enough to cover the main beaches, the Cape Byron lighthouse walk and a taste of the surrounding hinterland villages.
What is Byron Bay known for?
Byron Bay sits at Cape Byron, the easternmost point of mainland Australia, where surf beaches, a working lighthouse and pockets of subtropical rainforest meet a famously laid-back, wellness-and-arts driven culture. It has grown from a sleepy dairy and whaling town into one of the east coast's most popular stops, prized for its beaches, cafes and live-music scene as much as its scenery.