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Top Things to Do in Byron Bay

We compared all 25 experiences in Byron Bay so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 25 experiences from AU$ 49 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Byron Bay: Glow Worms, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Tour
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Most booked
Byron Bay: Glow Worms, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim TourStep into Byron’s ancient rainforest, swim beneath a waterfall, and watch glow-worms light up the night. Includes vegan dinner, park fees, and roundtrip ride.
475 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 139per person
Byron Bay: Waterfalls, Ti Tree Lake & Broken Head Walk
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★Top rated
Byron Bay: Waterfalls, Ti Tree Lake & Broken Head WalkSwim at Killen Falls, paddleboard Lake Ainsworth, and walk Broken Head’s wild coast: all with private transport and a local guide. Includes all fees.
286 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 129per person
Kayaking Byron Bay: Paddle with Dolphins in Marine Park
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Best value
Kayaking Byron Bay: Paddle with Dolphins in Marine ParkPaddle a two-person sea kayak through Byron Bay's marine park with a local guide, spotting resident dolphins, turtles and migrating whales.
402 reviews
4.38★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 99per person

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Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour: Dolphins, Turtles & Whales
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Travelers' pick
Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour: Dolphins, Turtles & Whales
270 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 30m
fromAU$ 99per person
Half Day Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Learn in Small Groups
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Half Day Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Learn in Small Groups
234 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h 30m
fromAU$ 79per person
Beginner Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Ride a Wave Guaranteed
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Travelers' pick
Beginner Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Ride a Wave Guaranteed
231 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h
fromAU$ 59per person
Byron Bay: Small-Group Surfing Lessons on Main Beach
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Byron Bay: Small-Group Surfing Lessons on Main Beach
218 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
fromAU$ 89per person
Half-Day Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Learn to Ride Waves
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Travelers' pick
Half-Day Surf Lesson Byron Bay: Learn to Ride Waves
186 reviews
4.87★
Duration
4h
fromAU$ 95per person
Byron Bay brewery and distillery tastings afternoon session
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Byron Bay brewery and distillery tastings afternoon session
104 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 30m
fromAU$ 169per person
Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: 4 Venues & Lunch
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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: 4 Venues & Lunch
100 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
fromAU$ 229per person

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Learn to Surf Byron Bay: Half-Day Lesson with Local Instructors
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Likely to sell out
Learn to Surf Byron Bay: Half-Day Lesson with Local InstructorsHalf-day surf lesson in Byron Bay with licensed instructors, transfers from town, beginner boards and wetsuits included. Covers warm-up through catching waves.
61 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h 30m
Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 49per person
Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour: Local History & Bush Tucker
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Likely to sell out
Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour: Local History & Bush TuckerWalk Cape Byron's coastal headland with a Bundjalung guide sharing stories, language and bush food traditions while tasting native plants.
32 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Tue, Sat and Sun
2
Free cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Painting Evenings in Byron Bay: Paint & Wine by the Sea
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Painting Evenings in Byron Bay: Paint & Wine by the SeaPaint and sip wine as the sun sets over Byron Bay in a three-hour evening class. All materials provided, take home your finished canvas.
13 reviews
4.23★
Duration
3h
start times · Wed–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 80per person
Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay: Learn to Stand Up
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Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay: Learn to Stand Up3.5-hour group surf lesson in Byron Bay with expert coaches, all equipment and wetsuits included. Guaranteed to stand up or return free.
38 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · SV · FR +1Free cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
Surf Lessons Byron Bay: Group Classes at Clarkes Beach
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Surf Lessons Byron Bay: Group Classes at Clarkes BeachLearn to surf at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay with Gaz's original surf school since 1999. Three-hour lessons include instruction, equipment and professional beach photos.
68 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 105per person
Byron Bay: 2-Day Progressive Surf Lessons & Photos
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Byron Bay: 2-Day Progressive Surf Lessons & PhotosTwo-day surf progression course in Byron Bay with Mojosurf. Small groups, perfect learning waves, professional photos included, air-conditioned transport between beaches.
30 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2d
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 150per person
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Byron Bay: Private SUP Tours
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Byron Bay: Private SUP ToursPrivate stand-up paddle boarding on Brunswick River or Lennox Head with professional guide, all equipment and hotel pickup included.
20 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 155per person
Byron Bay Wildlife Safari: Three habitats, guaranteed koalas
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Likely to sell out
Byron Bay Wildlife Safari: Three habitats, guaranteed koalasWildlife safari near Byron Bay visits eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland with an environmental scientist guide.
87 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
Fri
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 199per person
2-Day Byron Bay Surf Camp: Learn to Surf at Lennox Head
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2-Day Byron Bay Surf Camp: Learn to Surf at Lennox HeadTwo-night surf camp in Byron Bay with shared tepee accommodation and two daily lessons at Lennox Head.
68 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2d
Every day
15:00
fromAU$ 318per person

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Broken Head Aboriginal Tour Byron Bay: Stories & bush tucker
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Broken Head Aboriginal Tour Byron Bay: Stories & bush tuckerGuided Aboriginal tour in Byron Bay with local Arakwal Bundjalung guide Delta Kay: 1.6 km coastal walk through rainforest and rocky coves.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Fri
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Surfing Lessons at Byron Bay: Learn from Accredited Coaches
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Surfing Lessons at Byron Bay: Learn from Accredited CoachesLearn to surf at Byron Bay's original surf school with accredited coaches teaching pop-up technique and wave selection on soft boards in wetsuits and rash vests.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
Byron Bay e-bike tour to Cape Byron Lighthouse: Spot dolphins and whales
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Byron Bay e-bike tour to Cape Byron Lighthouse: Spot dolphins and whalesRide fat tyre e-bikes along Byron Bay's coastal paths to Cape Byron Lighthouse in one to two hours, with helmet and guide included. Suitable for all fitness levels.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromAU$ 95per person
Byron Bay Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour: Learn SUP on Brunswick River
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Byron Bay Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour: Learn SUP on Brunswick RiverStand-up paddle board tour in Byron Bay with 2.5 hours of instruction, equipment and transfers on the Brunswick River.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Tue, Fri and Sat
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
2-Day Surf School Byron Bay: Learn to Ride Waves
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2-Day Surf School Byron Bay: Learn to Ride WavesLearn to surf over two days in Byron Bay with group lessons on the best beaches for your level, all equipment and transport included. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
2 reviews
4.50★
Duration
2d
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 160per person

Byron Bay at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Byron Bay: Glow Worms, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Tour, AU$ 139 (6h, 4.91★ · 475).
  • Top rated: Byron Bay: Waterfalls, Ti Tree Lake & Broken Head Walk, AU$ 129 (5h–6h, 4.91★ · 286).
  • Best value: Kayaking Byron Bay: Paddle with Dolphins in Marine Park, AU$ 99 (2h 30m, 4.38★ · 402).

Of the 25 experiences: 23 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup and 14 bookable last-minute.

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