Palm Valley Currenbah walking track
Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Palm Valley Currenbah walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.7km loop
Time
10min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Quality of path
Well-formed track
Getting there and parking
Palm Valley Currenbah walking track is in The Pass precinct of Cape Byron State Conservation Area. To get there from the centre of Byron Bay:
- Follow Lawson Street (which becomes Lighthouse Road) and turn left onto Brooke Drive.
- Follow Brooke drive until you reach the carpark.
It’s a 5min drive or 30min walk from the centre of Byron Bay to Palm Valley carpark.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at The Pass and Palm Valley carparks, including several designated disabled spots. It can be busy on the weekend, so parking may be limited.
Facilities
The nearest toilets are located next to the Pass Cafe which is around 300m from the start of this walking track.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- The flat, sealed bitumen track is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and visitors with limited mobility.
- You'll find seats along the walk at Palm Valley picnic area. You can also stop at The Pass Cafe, next to the start and end of this loop walk.
- Several designated disabled car spaces are available at The Pass and Palm Valley carparks.
Easy access is free of obstacles such as steps, rough terrain or significant slopes, and may have ramps or boardwalks.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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.

Operated by
- Cape Byron Marine Park
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6620 9300
- cape.byron@mpa.nsw.gov.au
- 02 6620 9333
- Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Park info
- in Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
- 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.
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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.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Cape Byron Information Centre
199 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481 - 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6639 8300