Tyagarah Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Byron Bay:
- Exit the M1 Pacific Highway at the Tyagarah exit and head south along Yarun Road until you come to Grays Lane. Turn left.
- Follow Grays Lane to the end of the road, where you’ll find a carpark.
- Please note, there is no direct exit from the Pacific Highway onto Grays Lane.
Park entry points
- Grays Lane access See on map
Parking
Parking is available at the carpark located at the end of Grays Lane.
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Tyagarah Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Watch from the dunes and beach as humpback whale mums and their new calves pass by on their way home from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica.
Summer
The perfect time to enjoy swimming, sunbathing and fishing on the reserve's gorgeous beach, or eating and relaxing in the picnic area.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
35.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
350.4mm
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Tyagarah Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.
Buy annual pass -
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Byron Bay office
02 6639 8300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 22 Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay 2481
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Email: npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Byron Bay office
Nearby towns
Mullumbimby (10 km)
Mullumbimby sits on the Brunswick River and is overshadowed by subtropical hills.
Byron Bay (13 km)
Byron Bay is Australia's easternmost town and 'style capital' of the North Coast. It's a place of outstanding natural beauty, set against lush volcanic hills.
Ballina (36 km)
Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.