Cape Byron Distillery

Cape Byron Distillery sits on St Helena Road at McLeods Shoot, in the lush rainforest hinterland behind Byron Bay. An acclaimed distillery — renowned for its gin, made using native botanicals from the surrounding rainforest — it's a genuine destination, combining quality, distinctive spirits with a gorgeous hinterland setting and the chance to taste, tour and learn about the craft.

The appeal is that combination of quality, characterful spirits, a beautiful rainforest-hinterland setting and the experience of tastings and tours, ideal for gin lovers, spirits enthusiasts and anyone after a memorable visit while exploring the Byron hinterland. Its use of native rainforest botanicals gives it a real sense of place, and the strong feedback speaks to an experience that genuinely delights visitors.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 210 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. Tastings, tours, cellar-door hours, bookings and pricing vary, so it's worth checking current details and booking ahead where needed before you go — particularly for a tour or tasting, or if you're visiting at a busy time — then enjoying the gin and the lovely rainforest setting at Cape Byron Distillery.