Byron Bay
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Scuba Diving,
Swim & Snorkel,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Water Sports,
Beach,
Pier / Waterfront / Port
The area is a popular area for scuba diving and snorkeling, most notably at Julian Rocks, which is part of the recently established Cape Byron Marine Park. The best spots are a short jaunt from the main beach via boat, and guides and tours are easy to find.
Byron Bay also lies close to some awesome subtropical rainforests. Nightcap National Park and beautiful Minyon Falls are well within striking distance.
Other areas of interest include the Cape Byron Lighthouse, built in 1901; Two Sisters Rocks at Broken Head (south of Byron Bay); Broken Head Nature Reserve (south of Byron Bay); Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve and Julian Rocks Nature Reserve.
Owing to the phenomenon known as Schoolies Week (when high school kids flock to the coast at the end of the year) and other annual events, it is a good idea to book accommodations well in advance.
A few of the aforementioned events include yoga retreats, pagan gatherings, the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival at Easter, the Byron Bay Writers Festival, the Byron Bay Film Festival and the Byron Underwater Festival.
Latest Reviews
Review by Deanna V, February 2013
Doing what: Springbrook National Park Discovery Full-Day Bushwalk including Glow Worm Tour
This was a FANTASTIC day!! Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and just loved to chat and get to know us!! The waterfalls were beautiful and feeding the rosellas was just amazing!! Loved walking through the trails. I highly recommend this tour and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Review by M S K, December 2012
Doing what: Byron Bay Day Trip Including Bangalow from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
The Springbrook National Park is very beautiful and the trip from there to Byron Bay was great and Byron Bay a lovely seaside resort and enjoyed the trip to the lighthouse very much, was a highlight.
Review by Raphael M C, November 2012
Doing what: Springbrook National Park Discovery Full-Day Bushwalk including Glow Worm Tour
An unforgettable trip with close encounter with the beautiful nature of the Gold Coast hinterland.
