Tallowood Ridge

National parks & Beaches

Byron Shire and the vast, open spaces around it feature some of Australia’s most diverse national parks, a marine park, many nature reserves and sites of indigenous significance. From the lofty peak of Mount Warning to the underwater playground of Cape Byron Marine Park, Byron Shire is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Learn how to surf at Byron Main Beach, snorkel off Julian Rocks or take the kids swimming in the sheltered bay of Torakina Beach, Brunswick Heads. Hike to the rim of an ancient volcano and take in spectacular views of Gondwana forest in Mount Warning National Park. In nearby Nightcap National Park, you can walk to the base of Minyon Falls and meet nocturnal animals on a night vision bushwalk.