Beautiful beach along the path to the lighthouse. You can't…read morego wrong with any of the beaches really so I would say it's more about privacy and preference. Some beaches get more crowded than others so I would recommend taking a walk along the bridge and pathway first to see which one you like best. The path is close to Rae's & there is also a little beach hut/restaurant called the Pass cafe that is open during the afternoon so this is a nice beach to be able to grab food nearby when you get hungry. I miss Byron often..I hope I get to go back soon!

There is sort of something about the beach down at Byron Bay that seems to attract anybody and…read moreeverybody. Well, not quite because there is a sort of person that seems to like this particular beach, and they are probably the young, or the young at heart. As for me, well, I wouldn't necessarily consider it to me one of those beaches that really grabs my attention. I was okay, but then again I'm not really a beachy sort of person.

Byron Bay . . . how long have you got?…read more Depending on who you ask, Byron is either Heaven, or Heaven. Everyone loves it sick, bro, in fact there's very little not to like. The backpackers? The prices? Yes, and sure, but compared to avalanche of good things about this place, these pale into insignificance. Now, I'm a beach-goer of some 30-odd years experience, and this might very well be the most epic and welcoming beach in Australia. Split by a rock wall there's one huge flat swimmers paradise to the right, and to the left a shipwreck and a surfing Valhalla. Don't even get me started on Wategos. Sit on the grassy hill and watch the giant martian moon come up after sunset and hang over the beach like a glowing spaceship. Sip wine. Strum a guitar. Smoke bongs. Whatever your pleasure, it's pretty much game on at Byron. Love. Love love love. In the words of an American colleague in her truly awful Australian accent: "Bist ivva!"

This is basically a surfer's beach, and since it is quite a distance from the main beach, and thus…read morethe flags, then it is probably not one of those beaches that it is good to swim at, unless of course, you like to live dangerously. I would suggest that this is a quiet beach, then again, considering that it happens to be in the middle of a national park, then that goes without saying. However, considering that it does tend to be popular with surfers, I probably wouldn't designate this as a place to go for a swim.

Amazing beach situated towards the end of the pathway…read more I took a stroll along the lighthouse trail the previous day to stake out which beach I liked best for the following day. Wategos won hands down. The others were too busy. I happened to get lucky and my beach day was the first day of sun & warmth after weeks of rain. Due to this, the beach was quite crowded. Wategos provided ample sand to find a spot so that was a plus. Truth be told, any of the beaches along the path are gorgeous but for something a little more low key, I recommend Wategos or little Wategos.

Lovely little park for picnics, wandering or throwing a ball around. Access to Torakina beach, a…read moresheltered, non-surf beach ideal for paddling, swimming, or sand play. Short walk to surf beach or into town for full services. Restrooms with flush toilets are dark but reasonably clean. Much bird life including bush-turkeys and lorikeets. Parking can be a challenge especially on weekends.

An excellent place to chill if the surf is too rough. It's located across the road from seven mile…read morebeach in Lennox. The lake itself is a natural lake, the stunning part is that the trees surrounding the lake have seeped their oils into the water making the water coco-cola coloured and thus the locals refer to it as the coco-cola lake. Extremely safe for swimming and mucking about in the water. Bring along a surf ski or a stand up paddle board and have a paddle. The water is cool and there's plenty of shade along the shore. Only down side is that the park is an alcohol free zone until March this year. Unsure why. Definitely go and check this stunning place out.

This park is basically one of those parks that happen to be right next to the beach. As it turns…read moreout, this is basically the centre of all the action in the town, namely because it is a beach side resort, so you can find a lot of activity going on here. The beach, not surprisingly, is pretty close, as are a number of restaurants, and even a pub. Oh, and it also has public restrooms, a must for any park.

It is like stepping back in time when a public pool is for the public at no cost! Yes ..would you…read morebelieve this is a pool for everyone. The pool is right beside the Nimbin Caravan Park and is maintained by the local council. It is a circular pool and the deepest area is in the middle of the pool. Anyone who is a serious swimmer can see the lines at the bottom of the deepest area indicating where the end of the lane would be if you are doing a somersault turn. This pool is ideal for families. There are two covered areas for sun protection. There is a change area. However anyone who has grown up along the coast can easily get changed into their cosies ( swimmers, bathers,etc) without going to a change room. Just have a large towel to wrap around that waist! The water was beautiful today. Young families were having a great time.

This is one of those great parks that you can spend some time wandering around in the morning, even…read morea chilly winters morning. Sure, it is a conservation park, meaning that you have to stick to the paths, but the trek around the cape is actually quite exhilarating, especially some of the views you have along the coast. There is even a lighthouse, as well as Australia's most easterly mainland point, which is also pretty cool. In fact, it seems that quite a few people take this walk in the morning, at least from what I could see.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, stopping by Cape Byron Lighthouse is a must do. Park your car…read morein one of the parking lots at the top of the hill for a small price (pay at machines) and walk on over towards the lighthouse. As you walk up, you will be treated to stunning views of the coast and once you reach the lighthouse, a great photo op! Behind the lighthouse are multiple trails that wind down the hill towards small secluded empty beaches. If you're lucky enough and it's a beautiful clear day, you'll be able to spot whales and dolphins! We were lucky to catch a glimpse of a pod of dolphins nearby. As I walked through the trails, I was also able to spot a wallaby hiding in the brush and get some good pictures while being at a respectable distance and still on the trail. One of my favorite memories from my last trip.