Byron Bay Sights

  1. Belongil Beach

    To the west of Main Beach, clothing is optional at quieter Belongil Beach .

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  2. Captain Cook Lookout

    Start your 4km (2.5mi) walking track around Cape Byron from the Captain Cook Lookout on Lighthouse Rd. The rainforest stretch near the lookout provides a good chance of seeing wallabies, bush turkeys and feral goats.

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  3. Clarks Beach

    At the eastern end of Main Beach is Clarks Beach, good for small peeling waves when the swell's right.

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  4. Lighthouse

    Drive right up to the picturesque 1901 lighthouse or alternatively get some exercise and walk to the summit. If on foot, be wary of hoofing it back to town after dark, especially if alone: the terrain is isolated and you'll be dodging unseen cars on the narrow roads.

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  5. Main Beach

    Main Beach, right in front of the thick of town, is the most popular spot for swimming and beautiful people watching.

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  7. Seven Mile Beach

    From Tallow Beach your next decent line of sand is Seven Mile Beach, running down to Lennox Head.

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  8. Tallow Beach

    South of Cape Byron are the hallowed sands of Tallow Beach, which stretch 7km down to a rockier section around Broken Head (named appropriately).

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  9. The Pass

    For the famous breaks, walk from Main Beach past Clarks Beach to The Pass, which leads onto Watego's and Little Watego's Beaches. Dolphin sightings are common at these spots.

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  10. Watego's & Little Watego's Beaches

    East of Main Beach, The Pass leads onto Watego's & Little Watego's Beaches. Dolphin sightings are common at these spots.

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