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Byron Bay

Australia travel guide

What to see in Byron Bay

Surf, a hippie vibe and the lighthouse on Australia’s most easterly point.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 4 must-see places
  • Stay in Byron centre
Photo: Kpravin2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Byron Bay highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Cape Byron Lighthouse

    The most easterly point of mainland Australia.

  2. Main Beach

    Surf and the town-centre promenade.

  3. The Pass

    A classic wave and dolphin spotting.

  4. Byron market

    A local market (check which day).

Where to stay in Byron Bay

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Byron centre · Belongil

Day trips from Byron Bay

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Byron Bay

Any time of year is good to travel to Byron Bay: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Australia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Byron Bay

What to see in Byron Bay?

Cape Byron Lighthouse, Main Beach, The Pass and Byron market.

What to see in Byron Bay in one day?

Don’t miss Cape Byron Lighthouse, Main Beach, The Pass and Byron market. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Byron Bay?

The handiest areas to stay are Byron centre and Belongil.

What’s the best time to travel to Byron Bay?

Any time of year is good to travel to Byron Bay: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Byron Bay?

Kayaking with dolphins.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.