Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a coastal town in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with a lighthouse. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout.
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The Pass Cafe Kiosk
1. The Pass Cafe Kiosk
4.1
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Cafe
Sights & Landmarks
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Friendly lady serving, she made a great coffee , they have Bonsoy milk for my liking on a plant based diet, not easy to find. Nice display of food, cold drinks and ice cream, but didn't try those on this occasion as was on a morning trek not ready for food. They take CASH 💵I was impressed! It also can be a hard option to find in places these days. Location of course is breathtaking nature, so nice that after a big hill climb a cafe is located here views, coffee, food its a great package 😊 Thankyou to owner for response🙏🏻, definitely visiting you again✨️
Nice little cafe with a good cuppa. We had a ham cheese tomato croissant that was quite good and a carrot cake that was pretty tasty. Now what makes this place special is quite obviously the view. One of the most iconic views in Australia. Beautiful. You have to be quite lucky to get parking g but it is available. Very nice that they have the tables outside to enjoy the view. Nice touch.
The views from this lighthouse are definitely worth the 8 dollars we paid for parking. You get a full 360° of amazing scenery and there is a lovely little hill walk too. The coffee shop is delightful too! They do fresh gelato ice cream which is exactly what you need to cool down after the walk.
Absolutely beautiful! The food was delicious and the coffee was AMAZING. seriously the best coffee in Byron bay and such a reasonable price. The manager Sian and her sister are absolutely beautiful and so kind. Love that they are a family ran business and locals! Their sister cafe is also The Pass Cafe which I can not wait to try. 1000/10 the best cafe!
The redeeming feature of this cafe is the spectacular views! The coffee, latte and scone were mediocre. The staff were friendly and the service was prompt. The car park attendant was quite rude and officious. It would be good for the frontline person to be friendly and welcoming.
Walked up with my water bottle, immediately told to go outside to fill it up which is fine but one of the ladies working, I could not understand what she was saying and she was pointing around the corner (the water fountain was straight ahead). Then I finally realised where she meant and heard the other lady say “open your eyes” and they both laughed….. SORRY but I could’ve found it quicker if your coworker wasn’t babbling while speaking and had just given me clear direction. Got annoyed at me when it was her coworkers fault that I started to go the wrong way. I work in hospitality I know how frustrating it can get especially when a customer can’t find something but I’d never say something rude like that out loud in front of them. So rude! Also I was planning on grabbing something to eat but nevermind! Maybe next time you go to talk poorly about or to a customer keep your voice down😁
Popped in for a quick snack and beverage when viewing the lighthouse. Surprisingly…. Wasn’t expensive, had great food and the view is just sensational! Strong recommend from me!!!
Sensational views. Chance of spotting dolphins and whales. Sunrise is a must. Moderate walk up there. Not really much parking available (cost involved) so most people walk or ride half way. Nice little cafe for coffee and iceream althought staff a little rude. Free entry to actually go up and have a look from top of the lighthouse by volunteer guides.
Cape Byron Walking Track
2. Cape Byron Walking Track
4.8
(712)
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
Popular hiking loop with ocean views, a lighthouse, wildlife sightings & picnic spots.
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Fantastic walk and the views at sunrise do not disappoint! Just make sure you park in a designated parking spot as even before 7am, there was a parking ranger there slapping tickets on cars parked illegally... also, there's a sign that says "most eastern point of mainland Australia, but you can keep walking down on the track to get to and what feels like more of an eastern platform. Overall great morning walk. Lots of steps going up and down so if you're not great with them stick with the footpath of road leading up to the lighthouse only.
This walking track is a wonderful experience for nature lover. If you are visiting during July - November you can enjoy seeing whales and dolphins from the view points there. The place is clean and have drinking water facilities and washrooms too. You can reach the most easterly point of Australia mainland from the walking track. View of the ocean is amazing. I had a wonderful time there, watching waves and listening to bird songs..❤️
Just beautiful. The loop is 3,6km or 4,2 if you do the last little bit in trail. Obviously touristy, but we did in winter with good weather and not many people were there. Just at the lighthouse was a bit more, but still extremely enjoyable. Definitely worth it. We spotted many whales and dolphins
Sensational. Absolutely sensational. Oh… it was a bloody challenge and not for those with knee or back issues but it was a GREAT walk! Dragged 4 kids along who managed the walk we did from ‘The Pass’ to the lighthouse and back. Many steps. Steep gradients. Lots of chairs and rest stop areas along the way. Very glad we did it if only this section. Saw lizards, koalas, and whales!!!!!!!!
We walked the Cape Byron Walking track circuit, starting at the Palm Valley carpark. The track up to the most easterly point and the lighthouse hugs the coastline. The track is fully paved and concreted up to the Lighthouse, with steps and some steep inclines. There are many places to stop and catch your breath if needed. We experienced incredible views and we lost count of the amount of whales frolicking in the waters, near and a far. There is a small cafe at the top and toilets as well. On the way back we continued on to the Tallow Ridge track. This track is not paved and whilst the views are not out to the ocean, the rainforest is beautiful to walk through. There are stairs, as well as flat bush tracks. This part of the track could be a little slippery in the wet. A much quieter track and a beautiful walk. The Tallow Ridge track may be a little hard for smaller children due to the steepness of some of the stair heights.
We enjoyed the Cape Byron Walking Track. The views were stunning, and the path was well-kept and easy to follow. I stopped at a few lookouts and just soaked it all in. A great spot for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy some amazing ocean scenery.
A beautiful sea view walk. Make sure you look out for the dolphins or whales that I believe swim around the bays. I saw some cool wildlife and the views from the lighthouse are beautiful. It’s a bit of a difficult walk and contains some steep stairs but worth it if you can manage.
For those new to the area, pay no attention to the "Open/Closed" indicator within Google Maps for this location!! It's simply a very nice and well maintained coastal track with great views and without entrance gates -- so it's always open! It even has a very nice (unexpected) cafe along the track called "The Pass Cafe"!
The Farm Byron Bay
3. The Farm Byron Bay
4.4
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Farm
Sights & Landmarks
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery.
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What a beautiful, picturesque, peaceful, piece of landscape…. Filled with very farm like building, animals, plants & outdoor gardens. If you’re in the area, you must come experience some time at the farm, you have the choice of the bakery & the restaurant for a meal, indoors or outdoors, there’s also ice cream, animals, plants, a florist & lots of healthy food / supplements / drinks / timber chopping boards / merchandise / etc etc to purchase. The service is great & speedy too, we started in the restaurant however we weren’t overly excited with the lunch menu so we decided to try the bakery instead with some hot drinks. Overall, the restaurant & bakery are a bit pricey, however the food was delicious, especially the cauliflower & curry soup! The aesthetic & ambience is very pleasant, you could spend hours here just soaking up the atmosphere.
A gorgeous working farm with so much to offer. Lots of local produce, fresh cut flowers, plants, a cafe, ice creamery and restaurant on site. We visited as a couple, but so much to see for kids and families too. Lots of open green spaces, the opportunity to sign up for hands-on, educational sessions or just wander around taking it all in with a coffee. We took home a ready made meal, cheese, wine and small goods for a platter. Don't miss this, a must do in Byron.
We visited over the weekend and arrived around 7:30am—already about 70% of the car park was full, so it's clearly a popular spot. We didn’t join a tour and instead wandered around the farm with our dog on-leash. The farm is well signed, making it easy to navigate on your own. There’s a great variety of farm animals, a lovely macadamia orchard, and other produce to explore. We grabbed a coffee, lemon meringue tart, Portuguese tart, ham and cheese croissant, and a jar of mixed nuts along with fresh eggs. The food was great—though prices are on the higher side, which is expected for a tourist-oriented location. The older lady at the cashier was polite and courteous. However, the younger staff around the coffee area were less helpful. I felt I was treated differently, being asked to wait outside for my order while others were clearly allowed to wait inside. It was disappointing and felt discriminatory. The service here could definitely be improved.
The food was absolutely delightful. Our gluten free options tasted fresh and flavourful. Walking around The Farm, after our meal at the Three Blue Ducks, was lovely. There were so many happy chooks and cute sheep, goats, cows, and many other farm creatures.
Great access to animals at no charge. Ducks, chickens, goats and sheep. Farm shop, ice cream shop and restaurant prices were very steep but to be expected at a touristy hotspot. We didn't eat there or buy anything but just a place to stretch our legs on the trip from Brisbane to Byron Bay
We have visited The Farm a few times. We dined in the restaurant again and the specials were spectacular, the porchetta was delicious. The service was also outstanding. The takeaway pasteries from the bakery were a little underwhelming but overall a lovely visit. The restaurant cuisine and service was outstanding. We will be back.
An interesting place for dining off the busy area of Byron. Pleasant surroundings- farm style as the name indicates. Service was good, staffs were friendly and the food was delectable. Careful if you’re sitting on the outside area as you will have birds as guests.. We were there on a weekday so there was no live band.
Perfect day out! We made our own picnic in the cafe onsite and enjoyed it at one of the picnic tables. After that we explored the farm and visited some of the farm animals. Great space for the whole family. The food is all delicious! Highly recommend!
Byron Bay
4. Byron Bay
Outdoor Activities
Beaches
Byron Bay is a coastal town in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with a lighthouse. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout.
Belongil Beach
5. Belongil Beach
4.7
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Beach
Outdoor Activities
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end.
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We went to the dog friendly section, set up a canopy for shade high recommend and had our two little dogs with us. They loved it, very social beach for dogs and they enjoyed engaging with many others dogs. The water was warm (March) and the rolling waves were great for body surfing. The sand feels like silk. There's no toilets or shops where we were, so I suggest bring snacks, lunch and drinks with you.
Great dog beach plenty of room. Very nice community very excepting. By that i mean as a young guy wearing a g string at the beach I had no issues. I loved every second there
An expansive and stunning beach where you can take your dog off leash. The water is beautiful and very clear for the most part and the tide goes out quite far which really opens the beach up. Several parking areas and lots of beach to walk along. There's also some shaded areas on the bank which are great, although mostly limited shade on this beach. Definitely one of the better beaches in Byron Bay where you can take your dog.
What’s a stunning view of the ocean and sunset. Loved this beach and the fact that the caravan park was next to it where we were staying was a bonus. The kids had a great time so did I, as I finally managed to take some amazing shots and tips lapse videos on the beach. Next time I will book out one of the cabins. It’s a dog friendly beach lots of people were just sitting there and enjoying the sunset and a smoke ;)
Wow busy town and beach. It is definatly a place you need to come to early in the morning to secure parking for the day. Stunning views. For the swimmers that like to be more relaxed there is a public pool near the beach. Easy enough to take a break in one of the local businesses near buy to grab a bite to eat. Lovely laid back town with the surfy vibe.
Seemingly endless flat beach for relaxed walking. The sand is so comfortable for barefoot that's it's almost addictive. Lots of people walk their dogs on the beach as well.
The off leash beach is so big your fur babies will definitely be worn out when they get home. We drove 2 hours from Brisbane and our dogs were dead to the world all the way home. Two happy fur brothers
Diverted to Byron on our way to Brisbane in search of Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon. As a Sydney boy it's exactly what I imagined it would be. After stopping at the beach for some photos (cos we're tourists so it's a must) we continued on our road trip. Sadly with no encounter of Thor or Jason Bourne. Perhaps next time.
Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay
6. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay
4.7
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Brewery
Food & Drink
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen.
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Outstanding from Start to Finish This was hands down the most informative brewery tour I’ve ever experienced—and the generous beer tastings were a fantastic bonus. Our French host was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm, engaging, and eager to share insights. In fact, every staff member we encountered was exceptional—genuinely friendly and full of personality. The beer itself? Absolutely top-tier, with a diverse range to suit every palate. And the in-house restaurant holds its own too, serving up delicious food that pairs perfectly with the brews. If you’re in the Byron Bay area, this place is an absolute must-visit. 💯
This is a great spot to include in your family day trip itinerary—especially if you're exploring around Byron Bay. It's a place where you come for the vibe as much as the drinks. There’s a wide variety of beers available, and you can sample them on site. If you find one you like, you can even take some home. Overall, it’s a really nice place to relax and take a break along your journey!
Beers itself are excellent, nice choices. The brewery looks amazing and although we didn’t get a tour, it’s fascinating to see the inside. One comment about the staff, they were not customer friendly- especially the blonde woman serving us, impatient and dismissive, seemed like she didn’t want to be there and super short in her answers. As a bar manager I would have had a conversation with her about this, but of course could just be an off day. Other staff seemed more interested in whipping each other with towels and cliquey in a smug way (customers appeared as a hindrance instead of a means of business). This kind of let the place down. Some smiles would be nice
Delicious beer and food. The atmosphere is chill. I did not take pictures of our food, we ordered the wing BBQ plate for 2 to share and it was perfect. My favorite was the easy pale ale. Cheers.
We had a brilliant time enjoying a tour of the brewery. Rhianna was a wonderful guide and shared her knowledge and made it all fun. We must have had 8 different tastings. Food started at 1/pm on the Saturday and the place was pumping by then. Definitely worth a visit.
Good food and beers...strong selection of classic Pale Ales. Pretty chill lunch in the sunny beer garden at the front. EV charging onsite is a bonus.
Great venue…for beer drinkers. $25 paddle with 5 beers good value. About a $15 Uber drive out of Byron. But Not a single wine option for those accompanying the beer drinkers. (Only non beer alcoholic option was ginger beer). Would have spent more time here-and eaten lunch here-if there had been wine as an option. Seems an odd choice not to cater to everyone, lost $ from us.
Beautiful place for a Sunday afternoon. Service is friendly. Food menu is very limited but good.
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Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
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