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Cape Byron Lighthouse
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Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
2 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 3:05 pm
- Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 26 Feb 2027
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed
Cape Byron Lighthouse Café has now closed. NPWS are assessing future options for the site as part of planning for the Walgun Cape Byron Lighthouse precinct.
For more information, please email the NPWS Tweed/Byron area office.
About
The light that shines by night over Cape Byron Marine Park emanates from a tower as famous as the town of Byron Bay itself.
Built at the turn of the 19th century to protect ships passing along the coast, Cape Byron Lighthouse stands resolute on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Operated by resident keepers until 1989, its now automated light is clearly visible from Byron Bay township.
Learn more about this iconic white tower and find out about shipwrecks and stories from the sea in the Maritime Museum below.
Bring your binoculars to enjoy some of the best views of the ocean and hinterland on the entire coast. There are regular sightings of turtles, dolphins and humpback whales from this iconic point.
Take a virtual tour of Cape Byron Lighthouse captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Know before you go
Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area · North Coast
Cape Byron Lighthouse sits on Australia’s most easterly point, a shining light over Byron Bay. Find out about shipwrecks, enjoy spectacular views or call ahead to join a guided tour.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
What to bring
- Binoculars
- Hat
- Sunscreen
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Park entry
Park entry fees apply at the Cape Byron Lighthouse carpark.
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Where you'll be
Cape Byron Walking Track
Byron Bay NSW 2481
Hours
Open 24 hours