What to do in Byron Bay

Activities, attractions and tours
Byron Bay

Byron Bay Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • The activities in Byron Bay are not only among the best, but they won’t bust your budget. We have 50 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$49. Get your favourite day trip on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a dream hotel or luxurious dinner while you’re in town.
  • Byron Bay is popular among adventurers. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next trip to this cityto learn about local culture and participate in the best activities. The most loved things to do can grab the interest of even seasoned travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes a wide array of historically themed tours and opportunities for excitement. From unequalled ways to check out the best this area has to provide like a Mount Warning Overnight Camping Tour & Sunrise Hike to once in a lifetime opportunities like the Sea Turtle Snorkelling Tour, there are loads of possibilities at your fingertips when you browse through all the things you can do here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your holiday. You'll want a game plan to make the most of a trip to Byron Bay, especially when you intend to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's a no-brainer that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and see what life is like for locals. You look forward to checking off the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book guided tours on Expedia Australia, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.


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Top places to visit

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 which includes a sandy beach

2. 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 featuring a lighthouse and a sunset

3. 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 which includes mist or fog and a beach as well as a couple

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 showing 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 featuring a beach

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