Cape Byron, Byron Bay

Name: Cape Byron
Address: Byron Bay, Australia

#4 among attractions in Byron Bay

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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. It is a popular area for hiking and for whale watching. Two national parks, one a conservation area and a marine park, are on the bay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°38'1"S, 153°38'17"E

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Cape Byron – 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.

0.4 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay
10 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...
1.6 miN
National park
Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve
41 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.
1.6 miW
28°38'30"S • 153°36'47"E
Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay, Byron Bay
42 min walk • Surfing, Gear rental, Tours
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Hayters Hill Nature Reserve
104 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.
0.9 miSW
28°38'43"S • 153°37'52"E
Tallow's Beach, Byron Bay
24 min walk • Surfing, Surf spot
1.9 miS
National park
Cape Byron Marine Park
50 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 miSW
Beach known for wildlife and swimming
Arakwal National Park
54 min walk • 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.
3.5 miW
28°38'1"S • 153°34'48"E
Circus arts, Byron Bay
90 min walk • Universities and schools
0.6 miSW
28°38'12"S • 153°37'44"E
The Pass, Byron Bay
16 min walk • View point, Restaurant, Cafe
5.7 miS
National park
Broken Head Nature Reserve
147 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...
2.2 miW
Nightlife
Australian reggae, Byron Bay
56 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.