Best Free Things to Do in Byron Bay
THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Byron Bay
Best Free Things to Do in Byron Bay
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- Malshan W1 contributionMikey is an amazing guy and helped us to enjoy each and every moment, really appreciate your support mate 🤟🏼. Hope to see you in near future for sunrise tourWritten 26 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RubyAndover, UK16 contributionsThe most stunning, incredible walk I have ever done. Easy paths with amazing views. Lots of different length routes with visitor centre at the topWritten 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom12,005 contributionsAlmost every Australian who talks about Byron starts by saying in a wistful tone, ’It’s not what it used to be’ and then goes on to lament that the once bohemian surfers’ paradise has been ruined by tourism and commercialisation.
Certainly it's a tourist mecca these days but it’s also a lively, fun, and stunningly beautiful part of the NSW coastline.
The beaches all have rolling waves and long stretches of golden sand. We alternated between Main Beach, Clarkes Beach and Wategos but our favourite was The Pass.
The thing that really ‘made’ our trip was staying right on the beach.
Byron Bay Beachfront Apartments were directly opposite Main beach so we walked nearly everywhere and hardly moved our car during our stay.
Car parking and congestion on the main road are two of the big frustrations for many visitors to Byron so if you can avoid this by booking centrally located accommodation then it will make all the difference.
The village centre was also just a couple of minutes walk away. It’s crowded for sure but it also offers lots of shops, boutiques, cafes, street entertainers, bars, and upmarket restaurants.
Japonaise Kitchen was our favourite for a casual meal.
Byron Bay is mostly all about the beaches but if you need a change of pace, there are a lot of other things to do.
One afternoon we decided to do a bit of exploring so we walked the Byron Bay History Walking Trail (see separate review).
On the weekend, we went to the very popular Community Markets which are held on Sunday mornings.
The best non-beach thing we did was visiting The Farm. Kids loved feeding the sheep, chickens and pigs and we loved relaxing at the cafe-restaurant.Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GregTrav28Orlando, FL699 contributionsVery good experience with young kids. Plenty of animals to walk around and see as well as some ice cream to eat. There is a small playground too. Check it outWritten 2 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributionsBelongil Beach is another long scenic sanding beach , in the Byron Bay area
As I’ve never seen Surf Life Guards on this beach .. Belongil Beach is mostly used for Surfing & dog walkingWritten 30 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom12,005 contributionsWategos may not be the main beach in Byron Bay but it is very lovely. It’s a classic Australian surf beach with rolling waves and a long crescent-shaped stretch of almost white sand.
It is a relatively sheltered beach, making it a good choice for swimming. There is some shade on the beach
There are basic facilities including changing rooms, showers and toilets. However there are no lifeguards and street parking is metered and in any case, is extremely limited.
Instead, we walked in from The Pass Beach. It’s paid parking here too but at least there’s a large carpark and lots of space. The walk up and over the headland starts from Palm Valley (alongside the carpark) and is definitely a challenging and steep path in the summer. However its a good way to work up a sweat before you dive into the waves at the other end and on the plus side, you get some absolutely lovely views along the way.Written 12 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributionsByron Bay Farmers Market.. has plenty of fresher , organic fruit and vegetables
There is also coffee , take away & frozen meat / chicken stallsWritten 26 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Greg NunnBrisbane, Australia21 contributionsThis is a pristine national park that is well maintained and has very safe walking trails with magnificent views.Written 12 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sahar ASydney, Australia3 contributionsEye catching beach with wight sands and so clean, nice, romantic, and peas full.
Pet friendly beach.Written 13 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mallo_PahanenHelsinki, Finland994 contributionsA nice area on the side of Byron Bay where you can see beautiful beaches, surfers, a hiking trail with good views and finally the lighthouse.
Check out the pictures!Written 1 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom12,005 contributionsThis is a magical spot at the far end of the long stretch of beach that starts at Main Beach. It quickly became our favourite beach in Byron.
This is a classic Australian surf beach with rolling waves and a stretch of almost white sand.
At the furthest end is Fisherman’s Lookout, a steep set of wooden stairs leading up the side of a rocky outcrop, with a crows-nest like lookout at the top and an incredible panoramic view.
Just below is a set of large rock pools that are large enough for small children to paddle and swim in. Even toddlers can lie in these warm waters and kick their legs as if they are swimming. This is a very sheltered, safe area.
There are all the facilities you need for a day at the beach, including outdoor showers, toilets, The Pass Cafe, and a large carpark. Like most beachside parking in Byron, it is paid parking.
The easiest parking is down by the boat ramp where you have an almost level walk onto the beach. Otherwise, you can park up at the Captain Cook Lookout but this is nowhere near as convenient. There are a lot of steps to get to the sand and it’s a trek if you have small children and a lot of beach paraphernalia.
If you need to get off the beach and out of the sun for a while, there is a shady paved area with picnic tables back up near The Pass Cafe. There is also a nice, shady little looped walking path through Palm Valley.Written 16 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ShirishParanjapeChristchurch, New Zealand1,312 contributionsLong popular beach
We visited Byron Bay during ANZAC weekend.
The beach is adjacent to the town centre, very nice and extremely popular. Even at 10.30 am, it was extremely difficult to find a place to park the car. But once this was done, the beach itself is superb.
There is something for everyone- surfers, swimmers, walkers or those who were there to simply relax.
The water was still quite warm and the sweeping views delightful.Written 16 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributionsLocated just off the beach at The Pass .. the Fisherman’s Lookout has good views along Byron Bay’s foreshore
As well as the surrounding views from Fisherman’s Lookout .. I liked the rock formations
If you visited this Byron Bay lookout during higher tides .. you’ll need to walk through waterWritten 5 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TifMatJeff50 contributionsBeautiful place, waterfall was flowing thanks to recent rainfall. The walk down wasn’t long, but quite steep & rocky in parts. Lots of rocks to walk on, water shoes not essential but would make your swim more comfortable. Half our group wore crocs, some wore joggers for the walk. Personal preference really.
Water was ice cold but refreshing, really glad we did Killen FallsWritten 23 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributionsAs a community art gallery .. each time I’ve irregularly visited Lone Goat , the private art / paintings on display , has changed
Entrance is free
Usually the art / paintings , are for sale
The Lone Goat Gallery , is attached to the Byron Bay LibraryWritten 1 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
