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Cape Byron Lighthouse

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Cape Byron Lighthouse Review

Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most powerful beacon on the Australian coastline, dominates the southern end of the beach at Byron Bay and attracts huge numbers of visitors. You can tour the lighthouse (no children under 5) on Tuesday and Thursday year-round, and on Saturdays during the summer holidays. Whale-watching is popular between June and September, when migrating humpback whales come close to shore. Dolphins swim in these waters year-round, and you can often see pods of them from the cape. You can stay in either of the two 6-person assistant lighkeeper's cottages from A$1200 for three days during low season and from A$1900 for three nights during the peak Christmas/New Year and Easter holidays,but reservations should be made at least six months in advance. Weekly rates are also available.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Lighthouse Rd., Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Phone: 02/6685-5955; 02/6620-9300
  • Cost: Free, lighthouse tours A$8
  • Hours: Lighthouse grounds daily 8--sunset; in Lighthouse tours Tues. and Thurs. at 11, 12, and 2; Sat. 10, 11, 12:30, 2, and 3:30 in summer holidays
  • Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au
  • Location: Byron Bay
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