The popular Cape Byron Walking Track requires maintenance work to improve accessibility and safety for visitors. Section of the walking track will be closed between:
Captain Cook’s Lookout and Brooke Drive
Vehicle access to the Cape Byron Lighthouse will not be affected.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Lighthouse via:
Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Trail, and/or
Lighthouse road down-road
Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and Palm Valley Day Use Area. The walking track from Palm Valley Day Use Area to Wategos Beach remains open.
Vehicle access to Wategos Beach will not be affected.
Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.
Park entry fees:
Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.
Captain Cook lookout, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Cape Byron Information Centre.
Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.