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Cape Byron Walking Track Circuit

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Cape Byron Walking Track Circuit

Easy

4.8

(48)

359

hikers

Cape Byron Walking Track Circuit

01:07

3.95km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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914 m

Tallow Beach Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Byron Bay. If you're lucky, you can spot whales passing by.

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1.39 km

Cape Byron Lighthouse is a heritage-listed lighthouse built in 1901, standing on the headland at Australia’s easternmost point. The white concrete tower and surrounding keeper’s cottages are characteristic of the …

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2.15 km

Cape Byron

Highlight • Natural

Cape Byron is the easternmost headland on mainland Australia and a standout section of the Cape Byron Walking Track Circuit. From here, there are sweeping views across coastal cliffs and …

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2.50 km

Wategos Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice bay for surfing or walking on the beach.

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3.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.09 km

222 m

191 m

137 m

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Sunday 5 July

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