Byron Shire Council Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, cliffs, and a beach.
A coastal path with a lighthouse in the distance, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hilly terrain covered in greenery.
A lighthouse on a cliff with a walkway leading to it.
A white lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.

Popular cities in Byron Shire Council

A lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Byron Bay
Known for Beaches, Biking and Swimming
Sunbathe on white sand, chase the perfect wave or watch the sunrise from Australia’s easternmost point in this relaxed beachfront community.

Reasons to visit

  • Wategos Beach
  • Main Beach
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
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A lakeside scene with boats, a flag, and a crowd of people.
Brunswick Heads
Known for Friendly people, Rivers and Cafes
Whether you’re admiring the hinterland backdrop from a riverside trail or swimming in gentle breakwaters, adventure is just around the corner in this idyllic region.

Reasons to visit

  • Torakina Park
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A weathered sign with the word 'BANCALOW' on a metal fence, a red-roofed building, and a car in the background.
Bangalow
Known for Relaxing, Walking and Rivers
Stroll down 19th-century streets shaded by old-fashioned awnings and palm trees or check out the market when you visit Byron Bay’s country neighbor.
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An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, surrounded by dense forest, and a distant mountain range.
Suffolk Park
Known for Beaches, Rainforests and Relaxing
Experience upscale Suffolk Park: its rainforest, beaches, spas and more!
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A rural landscape with a small town nestled among rolling hills and dense forests.
Mullumbimby
Known for Bars, Dining and Friendly people
Escape to Mullumbimby! Enjoy its bars.
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A beach with a wooden walkway, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Ocean Shores
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Sea
Experience the seaside, beaches and local cuisine in Ocean Shores!
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A beach with clear turquoise waters, people sunbathing, and surfers.

Wategos Beach

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Swim or stroll at this beach sheltered by the rocky bluff of Cape Byron and you might see dolphins surfing on the offshore swell.
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