Arakwal National Park

Arakwal National Park sits along Tallow Beach Road at Byron Bay, on the stunning Northern Rivers coast. A much-loved coastal national park, it's a lovely natural escape — combining beautiful Tallow Beach, coastal heath, walking trails and wetlands with rich Aboriginal cultural significance (it's named for and managed in partnership with the local Arakwal people), the kind of gorgeous, meaningful natural spot that's a genuine highlight.

The appeal is that combination of a stunning coastline, beautiful Tallow Beach, walking trails through coastal heath and a peaceful natural setting near Byron, ideal for a beach walk, a bushwalk, some birdwatching or simply soaking up the scenery. Its natural beauty and cultural significance give it real depth, making it a wonderful spot to explore the wilder side of the Byron coast.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 280 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. It's a national park, so access, track and beach conditions and facilities vary — and Tallow Beach is a wild, often unpatrolled surf beach, so take care swimming, wear suitable footwear for walks, take water and sun protection and check conditions — so it's worth checking park information before you go, then enjoying the natural beauty of Arakwal National Park.