Byron Bay Accommodations near Cape Byron Lighthouse

Exploring Cape Byron Lighthouse

Sitting at the point of Australia’s eastern-most landmark, Byron Bay Lighthouse is an iconic structure. Built in 1901, the lighthouse is one of New South Wales’ more historic attractions, and its position at the top of Cape Byron adds to its splendour. It pulls in more than half a million visitors a year, with many visiting during the annual whale-watching season (June to November).

Accommodation near Cape Byron Lighthouse

Accommodation options are diverse, and there is something for every budget and taste. The most popular hotel in Byron Bay is the Rooftop Byron, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Villa Baleen in Byron Bay as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing near Cape Byron Lighthouse

- Wategos Beach

Located just north west of Cape Byron and the lighthouse, Wategos Beach is one of Byron’s best places to picnic, paddle and play. Visitors can catch a glimpse of the local bottlenose dolphins while cooking up lunch on one of the free beachside barbecues and enjoy your picnic on the beach or at one of the picnic tables.

- Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach is 3.2km from the heart of Byron Bay and is a great place for swimming, birdwatching, whale watching, beach fishing, and just throwing down a towel to soak up the sun. Bird lovers will be able to see paper bark trees and other local birds.

Transportation near Cape Byron Lighthouse

The town centre and many of Byron Bay’s landmarks are within walking distance of each other. Nevertheless, the township operates a public bus network under Blanch’s Bus Company, yet there are only a limited number of routes.