Whites Beach

Inside a cave on one of Australia's 'best secrets' - my home beach. However, as often happens, word is out and it’s not such a secret anymore, although it’s still relatively unknown and very beautiful. In the 1850s, a great number of Aboriginal people were murdered in Ballina, NSW. Some managed to flee north to this beach and its surrounds where they hid in caves, were found and saw the last light of day. I hadn’t heard of this heinous story when I visited the place just the other day, nor had my friend who was with me. It was high tide and spying the cave in the corner, I scaled some rocks, carrying my iPhone, while my friend swam towards it with his GoPro. It’s a small, beautiful place and we didn’t feel any darkness apart from the waning light. Inside the rocks glistened with seawater in the sheltered gloom, while next door a smaller cave frothed and spat across the handsome coastline. If you do manage to find this place, enter when the tide is low. #localgem

Tours & day trips

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Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkelling Tour

Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkelling Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,954 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,038 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Byron Bay: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Eco Tour

Byron Bay: Rainforest Waterfalls Guided Eco Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,870 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 161 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,954 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Broken Head is a beautiful beach about 6 ks south of Byron Bay. Do the walk around the headland to the edge of King's Beach. This is in the middle of winter!

Broken Head Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Broken Head Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Broken Head. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Broken Head Nature Reserve
Kings Beach which includes a beach

Kings Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Hike along scenic rainforest trails to arrive at a secluded and tranquil sandy haven that is popular with nudists and the gay community.

Kings Beach
Tallow Beach which includes rugged coastline and a beach

Tallow Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Whether you’re relaxing in the sun and surf or keeping watch for some of the region’s diverse wildlife, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this broad, sandy beach.

Tallow Beach
Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Heads, also known as Tea-tree lake, gets its reddish colour from the tea-tree trees surrounding it. One dip left me with smooth hair and skin. #australia #lake

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre

You can take time to visit Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre during your travels to Ballina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Enjoy the beauty of Byron Bay over Xmas and New Years by camping in front of the beach in the camping grounds. Ensure that you book in early as it gets really busy due to the Falls Festival #lifeatexpedia #beaches

Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Byron Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve
Arakwal National Park which includes a beach

Arakwal National Park

5/5(1 review)

Watch whales on the horizon and shorebirds on the water’s edge as you stroll along the shoreline of this beach reserve stretching south of Cape Byron.

Arakwal National Park

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The Oasis Apartments and Treetop Houses

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