Take a journey on the world's first solar-powered train that runs for 364 days a year. Buy a return ticket and you'll ride the 3 kilometre track between the centre of Byron and North Beach Station, taking you through part of the Cape Byron Marine Park.
You'll pass littoral rainforest, endangered coastal wetlands and the tea-tree-bordered Belongil Creek before you can either head back on your return journey or disembark to explore the surroundings.
The restored 1949 two-car 600 series train has capacity for 92 seated passengers, with room for prams, luggage, bikes and surfboards. Operating purely on the sun's energy, the train represents net-carbon-positive travel and a great way to see the stunning natural beauty of the region.
Bodyworkz Fitness and Wellness Centre is a welcoming fitness and wellness destination in Byron Bay, bringing together a fully equipped 24-hour gym, reformer Pilates, yoga, group fitness and recovery facilities in one convenient location.
Visitors can maintain their training routine, join a class or unwind after exploring Byron Bay. Facilities include strength and cardio equipment, ice baths, a traditional sauna, infrared sauna, steam room and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, offering a variety of ways to move, relax and recharge.
Established in Byron Bay for over 13 years, Bodyworkz offers a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere for different ages and fitness levels. Spacious air-conditioned facilities and convenient onsite parking make it an easy addition to a holiday itinerary.
Whether visiting for a weekend or an extended stay, Bodyworkz brings fitness, movement and recovery together under one roof.
Not far from Byron Bay's iconic lighthouse, Palm Valley or The Pass,' as locals call it is a terrific base for exploring nearby attractions. Delicious, seasonal meals can be found at The Pass Caf, or take advantage of the large grassy picnic areas by bringing your own packed lunch and meat for the barbecues. Picnic tables overlook The Pass beach, popular for its surf and a great place to spend afternoons swimming or lying on the sand. An even better view of the surrounding area can be found nearby at Fishermans lookout.
If you enjoy walking and birdwatching, you'll want to check out a short wheelchair-accessible track adjacent to the parking area, which meanders through lush coastal palm rainforest. A longer walk will lead you up over the hill to Wategos Beach, and all the way to the stunning Cape Byron Lighthouse. If you're looking to work up a sweat and get that heart pumping without leaving the Palm Valley area though, you can burn some extra calories at the outdoor gym, offering a selection of fitness equipment.
With its variety of offerings, Palm Valley can be a busy spot on summer weekends when the...
Byron Bay Golf Club boasts an 18-hole course, which features undulating hills and ocean views with an east/west layout on one nine, lighthouse views and a north/south layout on the other nine, and a clubhouse that overlooks the picturesque course and sunset.
There is also has a beautifully tasting restaurant, with magic views overlooking the course.
For over a century, the elegant Cape Byron Lighthouse has graced Australia’s most easterly point. Its powerful lamp still burns brightly across the bay and you can visit this historic landmark or even stay in one of the charming keepers’ cottages. If you’d prefer to be closer to the beach, there’s a choice of award-winning eco-tourism beach cottages within the park.
Walgun Cape Byron is a brilliant location for whale watching and the walking track provides spine-tingling views of the surrounding coast and ocean. You can enjoy a bite to eat at the Cape Café, with panoramic views across the hinterland to Byron Bay.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach – try The Pass, Wategos or Tallows. If you’re feeling more adventurous, there’s great diving, snorkelling, surfing, hang gliding and kayaking – go on your own or with licensed tour operators.
The Cape Byron Headland Reserve is a State Conservation Area managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It comprises spectacular sea cliffs, rare and beautiful coastal vegetation, spectacular beaches and a high quality walking track system that offers spectacular views of both the surrounding Cape Byron Marine Park and the hinterland to the west.
Situated on the most easterly point of mainland Australia, the reserve is a popular tourist destination. The Cape Byron Lighthouse and lighthouse keepers cottages, built in 1901, are an outstanding feature of the reserve. All the buildings are listed on the National Estate Register, and offer visitors an insight into what life was like in the days of the lighthouse keepers.
Aboriginal culture is alive and well at Cape Byron. The Cape is very special to the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) Aboriginal people.
You'll need a good two hours to properly experience the Walgun Cape Byron walking track – but it's so rich in delights, so don't be surprised if you reach the end and feel like doing it all again. In fact, it's one of the best ways to spend a couple of hours on the state's entire coast.
The 3.7 kilometre loop leads you on a hike through rainforest and across clifftops with stunning views of the ocean and hinterland.
En route you'll wander through the shade of bangalow palms and ancient burrawangs, across kangaroo grasslands, along picturesque beaches and up to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Remember to keep an eye out on the water for turtles, dolphins, stingrays and, in season, whales.
If you'd prefer an easier walk, the track can be accessed at numerous points and walked in shorter sections.
You'll adore the peaceful beauty of this sheltered beach on the northern side of Walgun Cape Byron. Protected by the headland from the wilder waters beyond, it's a fabulous spot to picnic and play. The local bottlenose dolphins use it for recreation as well, showing off their silky surfing skills on the incoming waves.
You can cook up your lunch on one of the free beachside barbecues and enjoy your picnic on the beach or at one of the picnic tables.
After you've cooled off and refueled you'll be ready to tackle the steep steps at the beach's end up to Walgun Cape Byron and the lighthouse.
Take a virtual tour of Wategos Beach captured with Google Street View Trekker.
The light that shines by night over Cape Byron Marine Park emanates from a tower as famous as the town of Byron Bay itself.
Built at the turn of the 19th century to protect ships passing along the coast, Cape Byron Lighthouse stands resolute on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Operated by resident keepers until 1989, its now automated light is clearly visible from Byron Bay township.
Learn more about this iconic white tower and find out about shipwrecks and stories from the sea in the Maritime Museum below.
Bring your binoculars to enjoy some of the best views of the ocean and hinterland on the entire coast. There are regular sightings of turtles, dolphins and humpback whales from this iconic point.
Take a virtual tour of Cape Byron Lighthouse captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Eléme Day Spa has been designed for the ever-evolving, ever-changing, magnificent you.
Forever inspired by the healing powers of Byron Bay, the menu is designed to flex, so their therapists can personalise each treatment to best suit you, your body, your skin, and your mood on the day of your visit.
So whether you’re in need of facial, super-circulation stimulation, mammoth detoxification, skin firming, smoothing, tightening, lifting, fixing or the ultimate muscle-melting rubdown, they’ve got you covered.
Eléme at Byron offers restorative treatments with like-minded products reflecting their passion for natural healing. Breathe in, reconnect to the healing benefits of the rainforest and restore balance and calm to body and mind.
The Farm is principally a working farm which houses a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal. You are invited to come and see for yourself how a farm operates, supports the environment and contributes to a healthier lifestyle.
‘Grow, Feed, Educate’ is the motto and inspiration for the farm and the community at large. It is the first hand experience of seeing how food is grown and produced that makes eating it so much more pleasurable. From this simple pleasure sprouts a curiosity and desire to learn more.
Enjoy your visit to The Farm and leave feeling inspired to make even the smallest change towards a healthier, more harmonious existence with their land, their animals and their communities.
The Farm offers visitors an opportunity to meet our farmers and take an educational behind the scenes farm tour. Experience a guided walk around the grounds of The Farm and gain first hand knowledge of their sustainable and ethical farming practises.
They welcome large or school groups who are interested in agriculture, farming and live stock. Their farmers will designate a time to take groups around and show you what they are achieving here at The Farm.
Tyagarah Nature Reserve protects a lovely strip of coastline, which runs for 7km between Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. The coastal heath provides a gorgeous backdrop to the reserve's unspoilt beach.
Catch a few waves, stroll by the water, build sandcastles with the kids or throw your line into the water for a spot of fishing all within easy reach of Byron Bay township, yet peacefully away from the crowds.
In spring, eager whale-watchers gather on the beach, hoping to catch sight of the humpback whale mums and their new calves passing by on their way home from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica.
There are bushwalking tracks behind the dunes that self-reliant bushwalkers will enjoy exploring. Or, you can just kick back and relax in the picnic area.
Nudity is not permitted at Tyagarah Nature Reserve and Tyagarah Beach is no longer a clothing optional area.
