The Villas Of Byron

Arakwal National Park

by kooka3

The 183-hectare park stretches from the lighthouse reserve on Australia's most easterly point south along Tallow Beach for nearly two kilometres. Its creation is the result of the first indigenous land use agreement in Australia to provide for such a park.

Cape Byron Headland stands on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. A spectacular clifftop walking track offers panoramic views of the ocean and north coast hinterland. An outstanding vantage point for viewing a diverse range of marine life, including turtles, dolphins and the humpback whales on their annual migration.

It's 2 km east of Byron Bay, along Lighthouse Road.

Byron Bay lighthouse

by marisa81

The one main 'touristy' thing to do in byron bay, besides lay on the beach, is to walk up to the lighthouse. It is about a 50 min walk, up a windy road. The views from the top are amazing. Once up at the lighthouse, you can climb down a bit to the eastern most point of australia. In certain seasons, it is said that you can actually see the whales migrating past the point, (from the view at the top by the lighthouse) I however was unfortunately not there at the right season.

The Lighthouse

by Colzy

Built in 1901 at Cape Byron, the lighthouse is situated at the most Easterly point of the Australian mainland. It is a beautiful building that has warned ships away from the headland for generations.

This point offers spectacular views in both directions and the paths in place offer visitors a beautiful walk right down to the waters edge. From late May to early October this is the perfect place for whale watching. I can't even remember the last time I didnt see dolphins frolicking off the coast at this point. Make sure you bring your camera along for some nice photo opportunities. Click on the pic and enlarge it to get a proper feel of the kind of landscape Cape Byron offers.

The Cape Byron Trust run tours of the lighthouse and can be contacted for details on +61 (0) 2 6685 8565.

Nimbim Museum

by leffe3

One of the weirdest museums you are probably ever likely to come across. In some ways its more like the worst kind of junk shop, with 'exhibits' piled everywhere - the concept seems to be rather than dump it, put it in the museum. But in a strange way, it works. Walls are papered with old newspapers, local newsletters, announcements etc: there's the ultimate 'alternative' cafe with the smell of the weed percolating above the ground coffee and even though there's free entry, the entrance has an 'alternative' foyer for helping you spend your money....:)

And as for the Hippy Wagon jutting out of what should be the shop front....

Welcome to Byron Bay

by ATXtraveler

"Australia's first Sunrise"

If you are ready for a unique travel experience, head to Australia's easternmost point, which occurs in Byron Bay in Upper NSW. Located a couple hours south of Queensland's Gold Coast, you can reach Byron Bay year round for a beautiful little beach community, and a wonderful waterfall.