Cape Byron Walking Track is a activities & tours in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.8/5 rating from 758 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
(758 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
Dan Duncan3 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
Corrie Barclay7 months ago
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!!!!!!!!
Nerea Hierro9 months ago
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
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