Cape Byron Walking Track
A roughly 3.7-kilometre loop linking beaches, rainforest, cliffs and the lighthouse. It is Byron Bay's most classic hiking route.
The loop starts at Captain Cook Lookout or The Pass. It passes Wategos Beach and the easternmost point of the Australian mainland, reaches the lighthouse, then returns via Palm Valley and the beach. The full route is about 3.7 kilometres and takes 1.5–2 hours, with several stretches of steps. Along the way you may see dolphins surfing, turtles and migrating humpback whales. Kangaroos and goannas are often seen in the scrub. The track is free and open all day. To see the sunrise, set off in the dark and bring a headlamp. In summer, protect yourself from the sun and drink plenty of water.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Wategos Beach
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- Most Easterly Point of Mainland Australia
- The Pass
- Clarkes Beach
- Main Beach, Byron Bay
- Byron Bay Town Centre
- Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli)