Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 4
193 mi
The Best of Byron Bay
As you approach Byron Bay have a picnic lunch at a charming macadamia and avocado farm, and check out the boutiques in the hinterland villages. Then take the coastal track to the iconic lighthouse at the most easterly point of Australia.
3 mi
10 min
08:4515 min
The Big Banana Fun Park
It wouldn't be an Aussie road trip without stopping to take a photo with one of the 'Big Things'. These are novelty sculptures or buildings that are big versions of a fruit, animal, shoe, guitar or literally any type of object.
This amusement park has many rides, games and activities, but arguably the biggest attraction is the opportunity to take a photo with the Big Banana at the front of the park.
This amusement park has many rides, games and activities, but arguably the biggest attraction is the opportunity to take a photo with the Big Banana at the front of the park.
82.8 mi
1 hr 30 min
10:3015 min
Angourie Blue Pool
Turn off the motorway to make a short stop in the town Angourie where a rock quarry turned into a natural pool when the digging hit a freshwater spring. The former quarry is known as the Blue Pool, for its blue water, and there is another watering hole nearby called Green Pool, with green water.
66.2 mi
1 hr 20 min
12:151 hr 30 min
Summerland Farm
Summerland Farm was established as an avocado farm in the 1970s with the social purpose of giving people with disabilities employment opportunities. The idea was based on the founder's own experience with quadriplegia.
Today the farm also produces macadamias and employs over 100 people with disabilities. Visitors can meet the petting zoo's furry friends and have a gourmet picnic on the farm.
Picnics must be booked in advance online.
Today the farm also produces macadamias and employs over 100 people with disabilities. Visitors can meet the petting zoo's furry friends and have a gourmet picnic on the farm.
Picnics must be booked in advance online.
17.4 mi
40 min
14:3030 min
Lake Ainsworth
Another unique place to swim is Lake Ainsworth. The shallow freshwater lake is surrounded tea trees and the tree tannins give the water a reddish tint. The tea tree water is said to be beneficial for your skin and hair. Street parking is available at the lake.
11.9 mi
25 min
15:3030 min
Newrybar Merchants
The villages in the Byron hinterland are full of boutique cafes, restaurants and homeware stores. Newrybar Merchants has a well-curated selection of home goods crafted by local artisans. Wander through the labyrinthine shop and you discover stylish ceramics, natural skincare products and gourmet pantry items.
12.1 mi
25 min
16:301 hr 30 min
Cape Byron Walking Track
Once you've arrived in Byron Bay proper, head to the town's most famous landmark, which is its lighthouse. From here, you can start the Cape Byron Walking Track which takes you across clifftops and even features the most easterly point of Australia.
More information about the walking track can be found on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.
More information about the walking track can be found on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.