Arakwal National ParkCape Byron Marine ParkNguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature ReserveKings Beach (Nude)Tyagarah Nature ReserveBrunswick Valley Heritage Park
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Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a town in Byron Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia of about 6,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 22 waterfalls, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Arakwal National Park, Clarkes Beach and Cape Byron Marine Park.

28.6499° S, 153.6125° EPop. 6,375

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see58
Notable201
Best timeJuly to January

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The 3 places worth the trip

Arakwal National Park, national park near Byron Bay
Must-see

Arakwal National Park

National park · 1 km

Clarkes Beach, beach near Byron Bay
Must-see

Clarkes Beach

Beach · 2 km · New South Wales

Cape Byron Marine Park, nature spot near Byron Bay
Must-see

Cape Byron Marine Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Places near Byron Bay by type

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One day from Byron Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:56 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Byron Bay
  2. Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Marshalls Creek Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Brunswick Valley Heritage Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Tyagarah Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Kings Beach (Nude)beach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Byron Bay
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Byron Bay?

Arakwal National Park (national park, about 1 km), Clarkes Beach (beach, about 2 km), Cape Byron Marine Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Kings Beach (Nude) (beach, about 8 km), Tyagarah Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Byron Bay?

108 places on Spotwander: 22 waterfalls, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Byron Bay?

Kondallila Falls, Montville, Qld, Aus, about 1 km by road; Killen Falls, Byron Bay (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Byron Bay?

Cumbebin Swamp, about 1 km by road; Arakwal National Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Byron Bay?

Start in Byron Bay, visit Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve, then Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve, then Brunswick Valley Heritage Park, then Tyagarah Nature Reserve, then Kings Beach (Nude), and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.