Suggested Walks & Activities

Nightcap National Park

Minyon Falls
is a spectacular waterfall roughly 45 minutes from Byron Bay. It is situated within stunning natural rainforest and the bushwalking tracks are centred around it. Dependent on how much rain the region has had, the falls can look very different. In most conditions you will be able to swim at the bottom of the falls. There are four walks at Minyon Falls and two different trails to get to the base.

From top of Minyon Falls to base
You can also include Condong Falls on this trail. The last 100m of the walk is scrambling up and across rocks which can be slippery so we advise
you wear appropriate footwear.

8.6kms | 2-3 hrs return | Grade 3

Minyon Grass picnic area to base of Minyon Falls
This walk follows the track down along Repentance Creek to the base of the falls. It is the easier and quicker route to the base. The last 100m of the walk is scrambling up and across rocks which can be slippery. The majority of this walk is medium difficulty although the scramble at the end lifts the difficulty.

4 kms return | 2 hours | Grade 3

Minyon Falls loop walk
This includes both the two walks above plus a short hike along the road.

8 km loop | 3-4 hours | Moderate

Boggy Creek Walk to Rummery Park
This is a flat walk through beautiful rainforest along the creek that feeds the waterfall. There are several safe places to access the creek when a swim is called for!

4km | 1-2 hours return | Grade 3

Byron Bay Walks

Cape Byron Lighthouse Walk
This iconic 4km loop, known by all who visit Byron Bay, takes a scenic route winding through lush rainforest, past sandy beaches, beside the Cape Byron clifftops and past the historic white-washed lighthouse. At the Lighthouse you will find a café, a visitor centre, binoculars to enhance the spectacular view and tours up the Lighthouse. This is Byron’s most popular walk amongst locals and visitors alike. Set off from Lee Lane, opposite Captain Cooks Lookout, up the rainforest track to the Lighthouse and continue on the loop via Watego’s Beach and The Pass to return back to Captain Cooks Lookout.

1-1.5 hrs return walk | Moderate

Arakwal National Park & Tallow Beach Walking Trail
This 2.15hr return trail in the Arakwal National Park is behind and along Tallow Beach. It is a very scenic and beautiful trail popular for bird watching and its pristine Australian native scrub. Please refer to the map on the back of this brochure as a guide. The trail requires moderate fitness, covering various tracks to the Arakwal lookout on Paterson Street and from there loops back to the start point. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.

Palm Valley Walk at The Pass
Palm Valley walking track at The Pass is a 700m, wheelchair accessible walk through palm rainforest and is perfect for a stroll after a yummy lunch at The Pass Café or as an add on after walking the Cape Bryon Lighthouse walk. It has picnic and BBQ facilities and is flat and paved the whole way. 

Broken Head Nature Reserve Walk
Take the family walking through the rainforest on a day-trip to this spectacular lookout. Discover the Aboriginal heritage or enjoy a picnic by the beach where you can see whales in the winter season. Overlooking Kings Beach, you cannot find a better spot to sit and contemplate the natural beauty of Byron. Ten minute drive from town. Park entry fees apply.

1.6km return | 30–45 minutes | Easy

Byron Shire & Surrounds

Brunswick Heads
This trail along the Brunswick River makes for an enjoyable and easy morning or after lunch stroll. Set off from behind the Bowling Club in Tweed Street and follow the meandering pathway beside the river. Cut through Reflections Caravan Park and cross over the footbridge in town. From here turn left and stick to walking beside the river until you get to the car bridge where you cross back over to town and turn right along the river’s edge. Follow that around until you join the footpath, walk past the little harbour and onto the track through the mangroves. From here you will follow the footpath all the way past Reflections Ferry Reserve Holiday Park and local residences until the accessible grass walkway stops. Here, you can turn around and walk back. 

Approx 3-4 kms | 1-2 hr return walk | Easy | Dog friendly

Tyagarah Nature Reserve Trail
This is a trail behind Brunswick Heads Beach that runs from the surf lifesaving club to Grays Lane, Tyagarah Beach. It is a lovely strip of coastline and the coastal heath provides a great walking environment for self reliant walkers. 

7kms | Easy | Isolated

Killen Falls
is located in big scrub rainforest and is just off Friday Hut Road on Killen Falls Drive, Tintenbar. It is approx 25 minute drive from Byron Bay. The falls are beautiful and people can access the natural walk in behind the waterfall making them picturesque. People swim in the water hole. Please note it has an extremely limited car park area, not suitable for larger vehicles. 

Victoria Park Nature Reserve
provides a short rainforest boardwalk offering wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. It is suitable for all members of the family, has accessible picnicking facilities and unique Aboriginal heritage. It is 46 kilometres from Byron Bay. Directions: take the Bruxner Highway to Alstonville. Once there head south along Wardell Road. Turn right into Dalwood Road over the causeway, then turn left into Victoria Park Road. Veer right at the Y junction and follow the road to Victoria Park Nature Reserve. 

Rocky Creek Dam
is a pristine water catchment area located approximately 50 mins from Byron Bay within the Whian Whian State Forest. It has picnic areas, walks and is dog friendly for dogs on a leash at all times. There is no swimming, fishing, camping or boating as it is a public water supply. There are five reasonably short but beautiful walks where you can see lots of native flora and fauna. The Water Walk is a very short 60m wheelchair-accessible educational trail.

Water Dragon Walk  1.2km return | Approx 20 mins | Easy.  Platypus Walk  1.5km | Approx 30 mins | Easy.  Cedar Walk | 2.3km | Approx 50 mins | Easy.  Scrub Turkey Walk  6km return | 1.5 – 2hrs return | Medium | Dog friendly.