Cape Byron — Attraction in Byron Bay

Parking Warden was Racist & OffensiveThe parking attendant was not only unhelpful but derogatory and extremely offensive. My partner and I, both in our 30’s decided to go and spend a romantic evening up at the lighthouse (30th October 2022). Unfortunately we turned around and left due to the parking attendant being rude and derogatory calling me a POME c*nt and said the car park was full and to ‘turn around and go back to where I came from’. At first I took it as a joke and gave it a giggle but when I realised this wasn’t just your average Australian having some banter and this was a government paid parking attendant being extremely rude and abrupt I soon got upset and my partner was in tears. I am shocked to see this kind of behaviour considering the place is busy with tourists every day. Following on from this review I will be reporting this to the authorities as racist and derogatory abuse is just not called for. Usually I am an easy going fella but this was...

You’ll need a good two hours to properly experience the Cape Byron walking track – but it’s so rich in delights, so don’t be surprised if you reach the end and feel like doing it all again. In fact, it’s one of the best ways to spend a couple of hours on the state’s entire coast.

The 3.7km loop leads you on a hike through rainforest and across clifftops with stunning views of the ocean and hinterland.

En route you’ll wander through the shade of bangalow palms and ancient burrawangs, across kangaroo grasslands, along picturesque beaches and up to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Remember to keep an eye out on the water for turtles, dolphins, stingrays and, in season, whales.

If you’d prefer an easier walk, the track can be accessed at numerous points and walked in...

Stunning walk from the lighthouse down to the coastal edge. There's a few beach options at the end of Cape Byron, and the waves are normally quite strong on the beach and rocks, so not that suitable for swimming. The walk takes 15-20 minutes to the end at a leisurely pace, and there's a few stops on the...