59Spot Score
Main Beach, Byron Bay
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
Main Beach, Byron Bay is an attraction in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 93 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
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Byron Bay
Best Tourist Attractions in Byron Bay (2026)
52 tourist attractions in Byron Bay, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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59Spot Score
Captain Cook Lookout & Picnic Area
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
Scenic point offering elevated looks at the beach & bay, as well as sunrise views.
4.6(129)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Tourist Attractions · Knockrow
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals.
4.0(1,944)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Wander Byron
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
Guided sunrise hikes from Byron Bay through Cape Byron’s nature trails, with wildlife insights, breathwork and a lighthouse finish.
4.9(48)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Angels Beach
Tourist Attractions · East Ballina
A peaceful Ballina beach with soft sand, scenic views, walking trails and nearby picnic spots.
4.8(68)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Byron Bay Lighthouse
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
Byron Bay Lighthouse is an attraction in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 392 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.7(392)· 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.
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57Spot Score
Wategos Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking.
4.7(260)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Minyon Grass picnic area
Tourist Attractions · Repentance Creek
A peaceful rainforest picnic area near Bangalow, with views of Minyon Falls, wildlife and access to rainforest walks.
4.7(48)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Blue Bay Whale Watching Byron Bay
Tourist Attractions · Brunswick Heads
Blue Bay Whale Watching Byron Bay is an attraction in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 39 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
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55Spot Score
Tallow Beach
Parks · Byron Bay
A coastal beach in Arakwal National Park near Byron Bay for swimming, fishing, birdwatching, whale watching and beach walks.
4.8(36)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Summerland Farm
Tourist Attractions · Alstonville
A working macadamia and avocado farm near Bangalow with farm animals, family activities, gardens, a restaurant and café.
4.1(288)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Three Sisters walking track (Broken Head)
Tourist Attractions · Broken Head
Three Sisters walking track (Broken Head) is an attraction in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
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54Spot Score
The Wreck
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
Popular, rustic surfing beach with offshore remains of a shipwreck that can be seen above the water.
4.7(106)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Cape Byron Lookout
Tourist Attractions · Byron Bay
The stunning Cape Byron Lookout in Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 85 reviews.
4.8(85)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Lighthouse Beach
Tourist Attractions · East Ballina
A family-friendly Ballina beach with swimming, surfing, coastal walking tracks, parking and a kiosk overlooking the water.
4.8(22)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
North Head walking track
Tourist Attractions · New Brighton
A short, easy rainforest walk to the Brunswick River with coastal views, wildlife spotting, birdwatching and picnic opportunities.
4.8(21)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Brunswick Heads Visitor Information Centre
Tourist Attractions · Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads Visitor Information Centre is an attraction in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 35 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
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First time in Byron Bay, or showing visitors around? These are the landmark sights and must-see attractions that define the city — the places worth building a day around.
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 tourist attractions in Byron Bay?+
The tourist attractions 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 tourist attractions 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 tourist attractions 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 tourist attractions are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently list 52 tourist attractions 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.