Northern Rivers Attractions
The Northern Rivers is home to many great attractions including mt Warning a dormant volcano which lies in the hinterland only 20 minutes west of Byron Bay. The Byron region itself has become a major tourist attraction both its beaches and large lighthouse which sits on the most easterly point of Australia.
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Mt Warning National Park
A World Heritage-listed park, which is the remnant central plug of an ancient volcano. Now eroded down to half its original height, The 1100-m-high Mount Warning offers a fantastic walk to the summit through rainforest communities, with a challenging final rock scramble rewarding you with 360° views of the bowl-shaped Tweed Valley. Stay nearby at the caravan park on the main access road. 12 km south-west of Murwillumbah, off Kyogle Road. |
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Cape Byron Lighthouse
The Cape Byron Lighthouse stands 22 metres high, perched 94 metres above sea level on the crest of a windswept headland. The lighthouse was built in 1901 (from pre-cast concrete blocks) to reduce shipping hazards along a dangerous stretch of the coast. |
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Whale Watching
These beautiful animals can be see from Cape Byron traveling north every July, and south every September, during their migration. |
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Broken Head Nature Reserve
One of the few places in NSW where secluded beaches are fringed with rainforest. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Broken Head, on the track that starts near the council caravan park. This is a great place for whale watching during winter. 4 km south of Byron Bay, off Coast Road. |
For Reservations and Enquiries: Freecall in Australia 1800 222 426 and New Zealand 0800 222 826
