Minyon Falls lookout
Minyon Falls lookout offers stunning views of the waterfall and rainforest. With easy parking and picnic spots, it's a great day trip location for people visiting Byron Bay.
- Where
- Nightcap National Park in North Coast
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Captain Cook lookout and picnic area
Family-friendly Captain Cook lookout and picnic area offers scenic coastal views, golden beaches and walking options in the beautiful Cape Byron State Conservation Area.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Cape Byron State Conservation Area in North Coast
Cape Byron walking track
Enjoy spectacular coastal views along the Cape Byron walking track that takes you on a hike through rainforest, beach, grassland and clifftops to the lighthouse.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 3.7km loop
- Time
- 1 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Cape Byron State Conservation Area in North Coast
Pinnacle walk and lookout
Take the Pinnacle walk to the lookout for uninterrupted views over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, the crater escarpment, Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and the Tweed Valley.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 0.6km return
- Time
- 30 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Where
- Border Ranges National Park in North Coast
Bar Mountain circuit
Take the short and easy Bar Mountain circuit walk to the lookout where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of World Heritage-listed rainforest.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km loop
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Border Ranges National Park in North Coast
Blackbutt lookout picnic area
Blackbutt lookout picnic area in Border Ranges National Park is a popular picnic area next to a scenic lookout offering views of Tweed Valley.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Border Ranges National Park in North Coast
Broken Head picnic area
Indulge in some picnicking, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching, while discovering a secluded paradise where lush rainforest meets the beach.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Broken Head Nature Reserve in North Coast
Brunswick River picnic area
Brunswick River picnic area is a great place to enjoy this peaceful reserve, with scenic views, easy access to fishing and plenty of birdwatching opportunities.
Byrrill Creek walking track
Byrrill Creek walking track is a soothing hike in Mebbin National Park that takes you through sub-tropical rainforest and past large ancient fig trees, ideal for birdwatching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 1km return
- Time
- 30 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Mebbin National Park in North Coast
Lyrebird track
Lyrebird Track is a closed until further notice due to visitor infrastructure being significantly impacted by recent flooding events.
- Distance
- 0.6km return
- Time
- 15 - 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wollumbin National Park in North Coast