66Spot Score
Minyon Falls Lookout
Lookouts · Whian Whian
Scenic stop overlooking Minyon Falls & the rainforest, also offering walking paths & picnic areas.
4.6(1,682)· GoogleView details →
Byron Bay
Best Lookouts in Byron Bay (2026)
10 lookouts in Byron Bay match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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65Spot Score
Ballina Head Lookout
Lookouts · East Ballina
A scenic clifftop lookout at East Ballina, rated 4.7 across more than 500 reviews.
4.7(541)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
St Helena lookout
Lookouts · Coorabell
St Helena lookout is a lookout in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 366 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.7(366)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Shelly Beach
Beaches · East Ballina
A lovely beach at East Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 35 reviews.
4.8(35)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Eric Wright Lookout
Lookouts · Byron Bay
Eric Wright Lookout is a lookout in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
4.4(8)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Scarrabelotti's Lookout Tower
Lookouts · Coorabell
Scarrabelotti's Lookout Tower is a lookout in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 63 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
4.0(63)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
Byron Bay Beach Seawall
Lookouts · Byron Bay
A lovely seawall spot at Apex Park in Byron Bay with a 5-star rating across 8 reviews.
5.0(8)· GoogleView details →
42Spot Score
Lookout - Arakwal National Park
Lookouts · Byron Bay
A stunning lookout in the Arakwal National Park at Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 8 reviews.
4.8(8)· GoogleView details →
42Spot Score
Peter Pyle Lookout
Lookouts · Suffolk Park
Peter Pyle Lookout is a lookout in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
4.5(11)· GoogleView details →
39Spot Score
Lions Park Lookout
Lookouts · East Ballina
A lovely lookout at Lions Park in East Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.2 rating across 5 reviews.
4.2(5)· GoogleView details →
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For the best views over Byron Bay, head up. These lookouts reward you with sweeping cityscapes, coastline or hills — often at their finest at sunrise or sunset.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best lookouts in Byron Bay?+
The lookouts on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Byron Bay lookouts ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter lookouts by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many lookouts are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently list 10 lookouts across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.