Brunswick Heads
A river-mouth town 20 minutes north of Byron Bay, with clear Simpsons Creek ideal for family swimming and a slow, retro pace.
Brunswick Heads sits at the mouth of the Brunswick River and is far quieter than Byron Bay. Simpsons Creek has shallow, clear water over a gently sloping sandy bed, making it a favourite spot for family paddling. The town has a retro hotel, the Hotel Brunswick, whose beer garden is a local institution, as well as a seafood fishing wharf and a beach. Nearby Torakina Park offers views over the river mouth. The town is about 18 km from Byron Bay, with local buses available and a drive of about 20 minutes. Be mindful of tides and current speeds when swimming in the creek.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
- Belongil Beach
- Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli)
- Main Beach, Byron Bay
- Byron Bay Town Centre
- The Pass
- Clarkes Beach
- Wategos Beach