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
Duck into a quirky store to pick up some hippy gear, hike through national parks, or grab a board and get surfing at one of Australia’s favourite beach towns.

Reasons to visit

  • Main Beach
  • Wategos Beach
  • Belongil Beach
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A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush greenery on the hillside.
Broken Head
Known for Friendly people, Relaxing and Beaches
Discover a broad beach protected by tall headlands, explore a wilderness reserve, learn about local Aboriginal culture and camp overnight in this laid-back village.

Reasons to visit

  • Kings Beach
  • Broken Head Beach
  • Broken Head Nature Reserve
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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 relaxing 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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Stay near popular Byron Shire Council attractions

A beach at sunset with waves, a flag, and mountains in the background.

Main Beach

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Snap photos of the emerald peaks, take part in aquatic activities at the surf club and stroll through forest paths near this urban beach.
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