# Cape Byron Lighthouse

> Built in 1901 on the most easterly point of mainland Australia. A walking track climbs from the town or the car park, and between about May and November…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-byron-lighthouse/

Built in 1901 on the most easterly point of mainland Australia. A walking track climbs from the town or the car park, and between about May and November humpback whales are often seen from the headland.

- **Nearest town:** Byron Bay, New South Wales
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -28.6388, 153.6369
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-coffs-harbour-to-byron-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Minyon Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-minyon-falls/) – 24 km
- [Nimbin](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-nimbin/) – 41 km
- [Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary/) – 58 km
- [Natural Bridge, Springbrook](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-springbrook-natural-bridge/) – 59 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Byron Lighthouse?

Cape Byron Lighthouse is in Byron Bay, New South Wales, at GPS -28.6388, 153.6369.

### Which road trips pass Cape Byron Lighthouse?

Cape Byron Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse.

### What is there to see near Cape Byron Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Minyon Falls (24 km), Nimbin (41 km), Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (58 km) and Natural Bridge, Springbrook (59 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Byron Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually March–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)