Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland is a activities & tours in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.8/5 rating from 695 Google reviews. Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/most-easterly-point?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business&utm_term=plcid_18191142812755851247&utm_content=Most%20Easterly%20Point%20of%20the%20Australian%20Mainland%20-%20Byron%20Bay.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland
Byron Bay · Activities & Tours
Family FriendlySolo TravellerOcean View
4.8/5
(695 reviews)
The lighthouse sits above you, the Pacific stretches east as far as the eye can follow, and the sign tells you this is it: the furthest point east on the Australian mainland. The Cape Byron Walking Track brings you here from the main beach car park, a 3.7-kilometre loop that climbs through coastal heath and passes through the lighthouse precinct before dropping back down. Dolphins are common in the bay below, and humpbacks move through on their northern migration between June and November. Sunrise draws a crowd, and for good reason: this is the first place on the continent to catch the light. Go on a weekday if you can. The track is well-maintained and free to walk. The view from the headland, looking back toward Byron township, is the one locals keep coming back for.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
Contact
- nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/most-easterly-point?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business&utm_term=plcid_18191142812755851247&utm_content=Most%20Easterly%20Point%20of%20the%20Australian%20Mainland%20-%20Byron%20Bay
- Cape Byron Walking Track, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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What People Say
Douglas Baker6 months ago
The cape Byron walking track on a good weather day is exceptional. We went early to avoid the heat. Paid parking $15 for 3 hours. Looks intimidating with hills and stairs but actually we drove to lighthouse and then did the entire walk into town and I went in a look to pick up the car while the rest cruised into Byron for breakfast. We walked in normal shoes as the track is path and cement and we stopped and had a swim at the beach along the way and picked up a coffee outside hotel at first beach before moving on…. Galway down the hill take the turn right/left depending on your direction and go to the point (not far off the track). We walked past “the pass” cafe as it was very pricey and went into town along the beach for a feed. Beautiful views and about 4-5km if you walk into town. 4 km if you loop back up to lighthouse. Lighthouse is impressive and well kept. Overall a beautiful day out. Not sure what it would be like on a hot or windy day but early is usually calm. Gets busy on the path but if you are just cruising it doesn’t matter. Have a great day out.
Euge 111110 months ago
One of the most beautiful places on Earth! On weekends, there are quite a few people doing the walk, but it’s absolutely worth it. It’s incredible you might even see whales if it’s the right season, or dolphins! Perfect for enjoying and connecting with nature.
Kathy King8 months ago
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