Facts checked against live data · 13 Nov 2026

Byron Bay · Places to Visit

4 Best Places to Visit in Byron Bay

The top Places to Visit in Byron Bay, Australia, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.

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  1. Cape Byron Lighthouse — Byron Bay attraction
    Byron Bay · ★ 4.7

    Cape Byron Lighthouse

    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.

  2. Byron Bay Lighthouse — Byron Bay attraction
    Byron Bay · ★ 4.8

    Byron Bay Lighthouse

    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.

  3. Cape Byron — Byron Bay hidden gem
    Byron Bay · ★ 4.8

    Cape Byron

    Cape Byron in Byron Bay is the easternmost point of mainland Australia: a forested headland with a white 1901 lighthouse and a loop walking track about 3 km from the town centre. 4.8★ (187 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  4. Bangalow Heritage House Museum — Byron Bay attraction
    Byron Bay · ★ 4.5

    Bangalow Heritage House Museum

    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.

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