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Lighthouse Trail

Lighthouse Road, New South Wales, Australia
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Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Byron Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Fairly easy trail with great scenery and a small beach along the way. More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

do what the locals do - a circuit via the lighthouse and down this lovely bush track - hey it is not a 'trail' More

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Byron Bay
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Two ways to do this, both have good sets of stairs and hills, an excellent workout on both up and down. No good for prams or wheelchairs. More

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Bathurst, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

You can get to the lighthouse via a track through the bush or via the beaches. Best to walk up one way and back the other. Brush turkeys are common in the bush. If you're there in August there's a good chance of seeing humpback whales from near the lighthouse. More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

A trip to Byron Bay should always include a trip to the iconic lighthouse. Great views over Byron Bay and the hills, beautiful sunet and sunrise (the first on the East Coast of Australia to see the suns rays) Fabulous walking path all the way from town, great for a run if you're keen as its all paved/boardwalk. Leave the... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Didn't expect there to be so many walks there but it was spectacular scenery and we even saw a mountain goat that was awesome. More

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San Francisco, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

it is great and it is thee most westarly point in australia steep but worth it start at watagos beach and its great More

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Western Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Liked the walk and the many view points along the way.Disliked some of the steps .Take water with you, but if you forget you can get a nice bottle of cold water or yummy ice cream at the kiosk, and lunch More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Perfect track for walking/running. Not only is it good excercise but it also has some of the most amazing views in Australia. You will almost always see wildlife!!! Highly recommended! You wont regret it! The view at the top is stunning and watching a sunset is a must see! More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Well maintained, great views and access to shore. Free parking spaces limited but a short wait and one becomes available. $7 to park up at lighthouse. More

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