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Byron Bay Tour
Tour
About
What's Available
18 featuresHalf Day or Less
Land - Motorised
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Food and Wine Tours
Nature and wildlife
Let their expert, locals guide you through the villages and attractions beyond Byron Bay. Bangalow, Federal, Minyon Falls, Crystal Castle, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads. Explore historical and charming Bangalow with its federation style houses and shops. Stop at Federal, a small village with its own special appeal. From here it's on to magnificent Minyon Falls where a 50 metre walk on a boardwalk gets you a spectacular view. Take time to relax at the blissful Crystal Castle. Discover the character and quirkiness of Mullumbimby. Finally stroll around the relaxed and pretty village of Brunswick Heads. We include a delicious lunch from either at the Doma, the best Japanese food in the region or at the Crystal Castle with its vegetarian menu picked from fresh the gardens and panoramic views of the hinterland, you choose. Travel is in a luxury eight-seater hybrid. It's a comfy ride, with great seats, air conditioning, video, and is easy to get in and out of. They've dubbed it the best tour vehicle in Byron Bay – because it is. You will find their expert local guides are knowledgeable, entertaining, and informative. Please let them know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book.
Explore the Australian rainforest at night using night vision technology for an insider’s look at the animals that live there. Their patented Night Vision Walk is the only one of its kind in the world! Imagine exploring the Australian rainforest at night, searching for nocturnal wildlife. Instead of wielding a torch you’re incognito, wearing special night vision goggles. This is military grade technology that lets you see animals as they go about their business. Because they don’t use bright lights they are less intrusive and that means they can be more connected to what is going on all around. For many of their clients, seeing the forest in the dark is an enlightening experience. After your walk enjoy a hot chocolate gazing up at the starry night. Heaven!
Minyon Falls and the untouched Minyon Valley make you feel like you have gone back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The valley with its ancient rainforest vegetation has a 'Jurassic Park' feel. Minyon Falls are awesome as they rise over 100 metres out of the rainforest. Join a two hour (four kilometre) or a four hour (eight kilometre) walk through the rainforest valley to experience the amazing Minyon Falls in the spectacular (World Heritage listed) Nightcap National Park. See magnificent strangler figs, Bangalow palms and helmholtzia lily. You will walk to the plunge pool of Minyon Falls where you will enjoy your lunch (included), and have a swim (weather permitting). Moderate to hard walk includes some hills and clambering over rocks. Bring your own water.
Discover the incredible birdlife of the Byron Bay region with Caitlin "Skye" Weatherstone, a local ecologist and experienced bird researcher. This 6 hour birdwatching tour takes you through three stunning habitats—wetland, woodland, and rainforest—to spot a wide range of native and migratory birds while learning about their unique behaviours and environments. Tour Highlights Expert Guide: Skye is a trained ecologist with extensive fieldwork experience in Northern NSW and Far North Queensland. Three Unique Habitats: Explore wetland, woodland, and rainforest ecosystems in one morning. Picnic Brunch in the Rainforest: Enjoy a locally sourced picnic surrounded by nature. Small-Group Experience: Personalised attention to help you find and identify more birds. Convenient Pickups: Pickup from your Byron Bay accommodation at 7:00 am and return by 1:00 pm. .
Come with them to see Australian wildlife in the wild – not a zoo or sanctuary. Their Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live there. They guarantee you’ll see a koala or two, a mob of kangaroo, a whole colony of flying fox and many species of bird. If conditions are right you may also see pademelon, echidna, tawny frogmouth and water dragons. You will travel in their comfortable eight-seater 4WD with an environmental scientist as your guide. For lunch? A picnic of locally-sourced goodness. On this tour they travel to where the animals live so it involves a bit of driving. They start with a 45-minute drive to their first stop and end the day with a one-hour drive back to Byron Bay. In between there are short drives and walks.
On this tour you go for a walk along a creek where the playful platypus live. Platypus can been seen at anytime of the day, but your best chance is just after dawn. They pick you up from your Byron Bay accommodation, drive to the special Platypus area, and start the 1.5 hour (easy) walk. On the walk along the platypus creek looking for platypus, you usually see one/two platypus, plus loads of birds and sometimes even koala. After the walk you will have a nice picnic breakfast then return to Byron Bay. They can't guarantee platypus sightings on this tour, but if you don't see one, you are welcome to come on the tour on another day for free.
Escape the ordinary and step into the extraordinary with our Crystal Castle & Mullumbimby Shuttle, a half-day return trip designed to take the hassle out of travel and immerse you in the serene beauty of the Byron hinterland. Stand between the towering Crystal Guardians - the tallest smoky quartz geodes ever found at 5.5 metres tall. Sit inside the Dragon Egg, a 120-million-year-old amethyst crystal cave. Marvel at the 20 tonne Enchanted Cave, filled with millions of sparkling amethyst crystals, and explore 5 hectares of subtropical botanical gardens, including a regenerated rainforest with 10,000native trees. They'll pick you up from your chosen location from our list of options and take you Mullumbimby, where guests have an hour to explore 'The biggest little town in Australia', we then pick you back up at 10:45 and arrive at Crystal Castle at 11:00 where you have 3 hours to enjoy the Castle. The shuttle bus picks guests up at 2:00pm for their return home.
Embark on the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk stress-free with our reliable return shuttle bus service, that will drop you off at the trail head near Unicorn Falls and pick you up 4 days later at Minyon Falls. Vision Walks, with 17 years of award-winning experience, has partnered with Byron Bus Company to provide daily transfers from: the South; Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina, Lismore, & Mullumbimby. From the North: Gold Coast Airport, Salt (Kingscliff) and Mullumbimby. Transfers from Uki and Murwillumbah are available upon request. Travel comfortably in air-conditioned vehicles, including a 12-seater Toyota Commuter or 7-seater Nissan Serena hybrid. Bookings are essential to ensure a smooth journey into nature. Let us handle the logistics, so you can focus on the adventure. For your return journey, you can choose your pickup from Minyon Falls or Minyon Grass. Minyon Falls will take you to the official trail finish. But we think the Minyon Loop is a spectacular finish to your epic walk. It is an extra 6km and finishes at Minyon Grass. You can contact us on the day, if you change your mind.
Journey through 48km of breathtaking landscapes: sclerophyll forests, lush rainforests, waterfalls and panoramic lookouts. Carry a day pack only- our logistics crew takes care of everything else! Experience the region's natural beauty, ecology, and Indigenous heritage. After a wonderful day's hiking, you will arrive at your fully set-up glamping accommodation. As the sun sets, put your feet up and relax with a cold beer or wine and a hot shower- rare luxuries in National Parks. Awake with a steaming coffee and breakfast before your next day of adventure. This experience culminates at the breathtaking Minyon Falls. All our guides are accredited Environmental Scientists or Aboriginal cultural specialists, bringing deep knowledge and expertise to ensure your tour is both educational and enriching. Vision Walks is an award-winning company, proud to have won NSW's Best Tour Operator 2023. We also have the highest level of Eco Tourism Accreditation in Australia. We cannot wait to take you on this incredible journey!
1/8 Wollongbar Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481
