Byron Bay
About 2 hr by car from Brisbane
Surf beaches, a lighthouse walk and a laid-back hinterland.
Why locals go
Two hours down the M1, closer from Brisbane than from Sydney.
Visiting Brisbane?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Brisbane for your flight home.
What to book
- Cape Byron lighthouse walk
- Surf lesson at The Pass
- Hinterland markets
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hinterland retreat
- Sunrise at the lighthouse
With friends
- Surf lesson at The Pass
- Beach pubs in town
When to go
Year-round.