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Byron Bay
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Where Byron Bay sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 6
- Bookable experiences
- 53
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
Byron Bay sits in New South Wales, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 53 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Byron Bay
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Byron Bay
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Byron Bay
Byron Bay's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Byron Bay's most-visited sights
- MorningCape Byron Lighthouse19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayMain Beach6 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonLennox Head3 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadByron Bay: Tandem Skydive ExperienceTakes about 3.5 hours.
2 days in Byron Bay
Byron Bay's most-visited sights · More of Byron Bay's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Byron Bay's most-visited sights
- MorningCape Byron Lighthouse19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayMain Beach6 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonLennox Head3 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadByron Bay: Tandem Skydive ExperienceTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Byron Bay's top sights
- MorningCape Byron2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWategos Beach2 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided TourTakes about 2.5 hours.
3 days in Byron Bay
Byron Bay's most-visited sights · More of Byron Bay's top sights · Day trip to Brunswick Heads
- 1
Day 1
Byron Bay's most-visited sights
- MorningCape Byron Lighthouse19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayMain Beach6 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonLennox Head3 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadByron Bay: Tandem Skydive ExperienceTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Byron Bay's top sights
- MorningCape Byron2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWategos Beach2 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided TourTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Brunswick Heads
- Early startHead to Brunswick HeadsAbout 13 km from Byron Bay — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Byron Bay
Byron Bay's most-visited sights · More of Byron Bay's top sights · Day trip to Brunswick Heads · Day trip to Gold Coast · Day trip to Ipswich
- 1
Day 1
Byron Bay's most-visited sights
- MorningCape Byron Lighthouse19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayMain Beach6 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonLennox Head3 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadByron Bay: Tandem Skydive ExperienceTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Byron Bay's top sights
- MorningCape Byron2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWategos Beach2 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided TourTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Brunswick Heads
- Early startHead to Brunswick HeadsAbout 13 km from Byron Bay — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Gold Coast
- Early startHead to Gold CoastAbout 76 km from Byron Bay — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Ipswich
- Early startHead to IpswichAbout 142 km from Byron Bay — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Byron Bay
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Byron Bay: Tandem Skydive Experience
4.8 (29)3h 30m
Soar above Byron Bay on an exciting tandem sky dive! Enjoy a scenic flight over the beaches of Byron Bay, then experience the thrill of a 60-second free fall from a height of 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), followed by a…
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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
4.4 (399)2h 30m
Paddle with dolphins and go kayaking with the experts on a Byron Bay sea kayak tour. See bottlenose dolphins and look out for whales and turtles as you paddle through Cape Byron Marine Park. Learn about the local…
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Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay
4.9 (428)2h 30m
Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise. Depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and enter the stunning…
from $94.14 / personView details
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Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
4.9 (468)6h
Be impressed by the outstanding Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (UNESCO listed). Hike through ancient rainforests and take memorable photos at a breathtaking lookout. Re-connect to nature as you swim at a spectacular…
from $101.44 / personView details
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The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
4.7 (267)2h 30m
Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. This kayak trip is suitable for most levels of…
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Painting Evenings in Byron Bay
4.2 (13)3h
ART & WINE CO is a sensory experience of creative arts by the sea. we host Adults Painting and Creative Arts Classes, Music & BYO Wine. Exploration of painting and art as you sip your favourite VINO and enjoy the sunset…
from $58.38 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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