Arakwal National Park

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Arakwal National Park is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 624 km north of Sydney and 2 km south of Cape Byron, the most easterly point of mainland Australia. The nearest town is Byron Bay. The park protects an area of Wallum country, of coastal clay heaths behind Tallow Beach, providing habitat to numerous bird species and two native frog species, the Wallum Froglet and Wallum Sedge Frog, both of which are deemed vulnerable to extinction. ()

Alternative names: Established: October 2001 (23 years ago)Area: 0.77 mi²Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°39'37"S, 153°37'16"E

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Arakwal National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Byron Lighthouse, Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve, Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay, Hayters Hill Nature Reserve.

1.7 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay
45 min walk • Perched on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, the Cape Byron Lighthouse is a beacon of history and natural beauty in the coastal town of Byron Bay. This iconic lighthouse, with its characteristic white façade and towering presence, has been guiding...
3.4 miN
National park
Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve
87 min walk • The Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve that is located on the Julian Rocks in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, in Australia.
1.4 miN
28°38'30"S • 153°36'47"E
Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay, Byron Bay
36 min walk • Surfing, Gear rental, Tours
2.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Hayters Hill Nature Reserve
58 min walk • The Hayters Hill Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve that is located in the Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 8-hectare forest remnant is located on high ground some 5 kilometres southwest of Byron Bay.
1.2 miNE
28°38'43"S • 153°37'52"E
Tallow's Beach, Byron Bay
31 min walk • Surfing, Surf spot
0.7 miE
National park
Cape Byron Marine Park
18 min walk • Cape Byron Marine Park is one of four marine parks in New South Wales, Australia, and is the most recently sanctioned. The Cape Byron Marine Park is located in Northern NSW and extends 37 kilometres from the Brunswick River to Lennox Head.
2.1 miNE
View point, Neighbourhood
Cape Byron, Byron Bay
54 min walk • Cape Byron is the easternmost point of the mainland of Australia, located in New South Wales. It is about 3 km east of the town of Byron Bay, New South Wales and projects into the Pacific Ocean at 28.6335° S, 153.6383° E. A lighthouse is situated there.
3.1 miNW
28°38'1"S • 153°34'48"E
Circus arts, Byron Bay
79 min walk • Universities and schools
1.7 miN
28°38'12"S • 153°37'44"E
The Pass, Byron Bay
44 min walk • View point, Restaurant, Cafe
3.7 miS
National park
Broken Head Nature Reserve
96 min walk • One of the highlights of the reserve is the stunning Broken Head Beach, where visitors can enjoy swimming, surfing, and sunbathing on the golden sands. The beach is also a popular spot for whale watching during the migration season, offering the chance to witness these...
1.4 miNW
Nightlife
Australian reggae, Byron Bay
37 min walk • Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Australia has several bands and sound systems that play reggae music in a style faithful to its expression in Jamaica.