Cape Byron Lighthouse
Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 10:00 – 16:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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The iconic white lighthouse at Australia's most easterly point — a Byron Bay landmark rated 4.7 across more than 9,400 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- SundayToday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Why it's worth checking out
Cape Byron Lighthouse stands on the dramatic headland at Cape Byron, marking the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Gleaming white above the Pacific, the historic lighthouse is Byron Bay's most recognisable landmark and one of the most photographed spots on the entire coast — an essential stop for any visit to the area.
The appeal goes well beyond the lighthouse itself: the surrounding headland offers breathtaking ocean views, the celebrated Cape Byron walking track, the marked easternmost point, and superb vantage points for spotting whales during their migration and dolphins year-round. Sunrise here, as the first light hits the mainland, is a quintessential Byron experience.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 9,400 reviews, it's an overwhelmingly admired destination. Parking, access fees, the lighthouse precinct and tours can vary, the headland is exposed and deservedly busy, so it's worth checking current details before you go — and taking sun protection, water and decent footwear, and arriving early to beat the crowds, especially if you're coming for sunrise.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 9,430 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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