Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
The headland reserve at Cape Byron — the most easterly point of mainland Australia, with its iconic lighthouse, rated 4.7 by thousands.
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Why it's worth checking out
Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area protects the dramatic headland at Cape Byron, the most easterly point of the Australian mainland and one of the country's most iconic coastal spots. Crowned by the historic Cape Byron Lighthouse, the reserve offers breathtaking ocean views, with the famous walking track winding around the headland past beaches, cliffs and lookouts.
The appeal is world-class: the marked easternmost point, sweeping panoramas over the coast and hinterland, and superb vantage points for spotting whales during their migration and dolphins year-round. The Cape Byron walking track is a quintessential Byron experience, combining stunning scenery with the landmark lighthouse precinct at the top.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 4,400 reviews, it's an overwhelmingly admired destination. Parking, access fees, the lighthouse precinct and track conditions can vary, the headland is exposed to the weather, and it's deservedly popular and 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 for sunrise.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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