Cape Byron walking track

Where

Cape Byron State Conservation Area in North Coast

Accessibility

Hard

Distance

3.7km loop

Time suggested

1 - 3hrs

Grade

Grade 3

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

• Stick to the track and stay away from cliff edges
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to whale watch
• It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited
• To find out about tours of Cape Byron lighthouse or the Maritime Museum please phone 02 6639 8300 or email npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au

You’ll need a good two hours to properly experience the Cape Byron walking track – but it’s so rich in delights, so don’t be surprised if you reach the end and feel like doing it all again. In fact, it’s one of the best ways to spend a couple of hours on the state’s entire coast.

The 3.7km loop leads you on a hike through rainforest and across clifftops with stunning views of the ocean and hinterland.

En route you’ll wander through the shade of bangalow palms and ancient burrawangs, across kangaroo grasslands, along picturesque beaches and up to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Remember to keep an eye out on the water for turtles, dolphins, stingrays and, in season, whales.

If you’d prefer an easier walk, the track can be accessed at numerous points and walked in shorter sections.

Take a virtual tour of Cape Byron walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info