Mainland Australia's most easterly point: surf beaches either side of a lighthouse headland, and a town that runs on bare feet and nothing much booked.
Free things to do
Free
Cape Byron lighthouse at dawn
Mainland Australia's easternmost sunrise — dolphins most mornings.
Free
Swim or surf Main Beach
Byron's whole point, and it costs nothing — Main Beach is patrolled and right in town.
Free
Whale watching from the headland
June to November the humpbacks pass close enough to watch from the Cape Byron walk.
Where to stay
from $30
Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay
Dorm bed · per night
from $41
Arts Factory by Nomads
Dorm bed · per night · Arts Factory by Nomads is Byron Bay’s original backpacker playground — a legendary hangout for 18–35s from all over the world.
from $226
The Surf House
Private room · per night · The Surf House - Byron Bay The Surf House offers a one of a kind premium and affordable accommodation experience in the heart of Byron Bay - just 100m from Main Beach.