Things to do in Byron Bay

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1. Wategos Beach

Wategos Beach is a beautifully protected crescent beach that huddles below the most easterly point in mainland Australia. Swim and play in the gentle waves that roll in from the north or explore the grassy foreshore. With scenic picnic facilities, a shady promenade and walking tracks to the top of the spectacular cape, this beach is a great spot to bring the family for a day of fun by the beach.
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Wategos Beach showing a sandy beach

2. Main Beach

Main Beach is an urban bay that runs along the busiest part of Byron Bay along the Pacific Ocean. It is flanked by a picturesque topography of parks, nature trails and lookout spots. Bring your kids to play on this family-friendly beach on a warm and clear day.
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Main Beach showing mist or fog and a sandy beach as well as a couple

3. Cape Byron Lighthouse

Standing on Australia’s far-eastern edge, the Cape Byron Lighthouse has been sending its bright beam over the Pacific Ocean each night since 1901. Explore the lighthouse’s awe-inspiring precinct and be treated to some of the most spectacular coastal views in Byron Bay. Spot turtles and dolphins or watch the surfers carving up the waves offshore. Check out the on-site Maritime Museum and learn seafaring stories and tales of shipwrecks.
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Cape Byron Lighthouse showing a sunset and a lighthouse

4. Belongil Beach

Discover some of Byron Bay’s best-kept secrets when you explore Belongil Beach. Stretching north from Byron Bay’s seawall toward the mouth of the meandering Belongil Creek, this 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) strip of golden sands has plenty of space and diverse appeal. The whole family can enjoy a relaxing swim under the watchful supervision of the local surf lifesaving club. Get your snorkel and mask on to discover the mysteries of the SS Wollongbar shipwreck or enjoy ultimate freedom at the beach’s nudist section.
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Byron Bay featuring a beach

5. Arakwal National Park

Arakwal National Park is a protected area of golden sands and coastal heathland named for the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land. The Arakwal indigenous community co-manages this beautiful national park that bridges the Cape Byron State Conservation Area and the Broken Head Nature Reserve. Swim in the waves or walk on the soft sands and enjoy views of the uninterrupted horizon of the Pacific Ocean, bordered to the north by the rocky bluff of Cape Byron.
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Arakwal National Park which includes a beach

Popular places to visit

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Wategos Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Swim or stroll at this beach sheltered by the rocky bluff of Cape Byron and you might see dolphins surfing on the offshore swell.

Wategos Beach
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Main Beach

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Snap photos of the emerald peaks, take part in aquatic activities at the surf club and stroll through forest paths near this urban beach.

Main Beach
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Cape Byron Lighthouse

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Enjoy magnificent ocean views, learn about shipwrecks and spot dolphins when you visit this historic lighthouse on mainland Australia’s most easterly point.

Cape Byron Lighthouse
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Clarkes Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clarkes Beach during your trip to Byron Bay? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Clarkes Beach
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The Pass

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Pass during your travels in Byron Bay? You can seek out the cycling trails in this walkable area.

The Pass
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Arakwal National Park

5/5(1 review)

Watch whales on the horizon and shorebirds on the water’s edge as you stroll along the shoreline of this beach reserve stretching south of Cape Byron.

Arakwal National Park
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Little Wategos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Wategos Beach during your trip to Byron Bay? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Little Wategos Beach
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Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Byron Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve
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Cape Byron State Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Byron State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Byron Bay. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Cape Byron State Conservation Area
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