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Cape Byron State Conservation Area

National Parks and Wildlife Service logoHighlights: The Cape Byron Lighthouse has stood on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland for a century, and today you can take a tour of the tower. The rugged headland, surrounded by sheltered rainforest gullies and subtropical waters, is a great spot for watching turtles, dolphins and humpback whales on their annual migration.

Activities: The magnificent clifftop walking track winds its way through diverse plant communities, offering panoramic views of the ocean and north coast hinterland. You can tour Cape Byron Lighthouse (phone 6685 5955 for bookings) and even stay the night in the lighthouse keeper's quarters (bookings essential, phone 6685 6552). Walkways and toilets are wheelchair-accessible, though inside the lighthouse and other buildings is not.

Access: 2 km east of Byron Bay along Lighthouse Road.

Venue hire: You can book a venue for a wedding ceremony, private or corporate lunch or a group picnic/barbecue in the Lighthouse precinct or at one of the beautiful beaches fringing the Cape at The Pass, Wategos and Tallow Beach.

Where is it?


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What it offers

No visitor centresPublic transportWheelchair Facilities
No campingNo caravan sitesAccommodation
No lookoutsPicnics tablesNo kiosks
WalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedNo horse riding trails
No cycling trailsNo car touringNo 4WD touring routes
No canoeing opportunitiesNo sailing or boatingFishing
SwimmingSnorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

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These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.