Cape Byron Walking Track is a activities & tours in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.8/5 rating from 766 Google reviews. Contact: +61 2 6639 8300. Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/cape-byron-walking-track?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business%20Page.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Cape Byron Walking Track
Byron Bay · Activities & Tours
Family FriendlySolo TravellerOcean ViewEco-Friendly
4.8/5
(766 reviews)
The easternmost point of mainland Australia sits at the end of this 3.7-kilometre loop, and the walk earns the view. Starting near the Byron Bay lighthouse, the track traces the headland past Wategos Beach and The Pass, through coastal rainforest and along clifftop paths where humpback whales move through during migration season. Dolphins are a near-daily sighting from the higher sections. The full loop takes around 90 minutes at a comfortable pace. Go early, before the tour groups arrive and the car park fills. Sunrise from the cape is the obvious drawcard, but the late afternoon light on the return stretch through the rainforest section is the detail most people miss. No entry fee. Bring water.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
What People Say
Krisa month ago
A great 4 km trail that offers pleasant coastal views, opportunities to swim at a nice beach along the way, and the chance to spot many different animals. The trail is visually very diverse and interesting, especially on the northern side leading towards the lighthouse. If you are lucky, you may encounter quite a lot of wildlife here. During our walk we were fortunate enough to see a koala, wallabies, dolphins, manta rays, and a shark. PARKING PRO TIP: During the busy season, parking here is probably a nightmare. If you plan to do the walk in the afternoon and catch the sunset near the lighthouse, a good option may be to park near the Massinger-Lawson intersection. This choice also gives you a chance to park on spot with 4 hours of free parking until 6 pm, so even if you exceed the limit, it will likely already be after 6 pm anyway. You just need to keep in mind that this adds an extra 400-500 metres of walking each way.
Dan Duncan5 months ago
Very well looked after walking track with wide enough walkway for contraflow walking. Really places you amongst the natural beauty of this area. Some areas to be able to stop and take in some amazing views. We were limited for time and unfortunately did not get the whole track in but what we did experience was beautiful
Wu Ryan2 months ago
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