Situated on the most Easterly point of mainland Australia, the Reserve is a popular tourist destination. The Cape Byron Lighthouse and light-keepers cottages, built in 1901, are an outstanding feature of the Reserve. All the buildings are listed on the national estate register, and offer vistors an insight into what life may have been like in the days of the Lighthouse Keepers.Aboriginal culture is alive and well at Cape Byron.

 The Cape is very special to the Arakwal Aboriginal people of Byron Bay. For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have maintained a connection with the headland they call Walgun - "the shoulder". It is part of their Dreaming, and is also a place of ceremony, learning and inspiration. An Indigenous Land Use Agreement recognises the traditional rights of the Arakwal people to these lands, and ensures that Arakwal people maintain an active role in land management on the Reserve.

 Aboriginal culture is alive and well at Cape Byron. The Cape is very special to the Arakwal Aboriginal people of Byron Bay. For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have maintained a connection with the headland they call Walgun - "the shoulder". It is part of their Dreaming, and is also a place of ceremony, learning and inspiration. An Indigenous Land Use Agreement recognises the traditional rights of the Arakwal people to these lands, and ensures that Arakwal people maintain an active role in land management on the Reserve.

Accommodation is available at the historic "Lighthouse Keepers Cottages". For holiday rental inquiries phone The Professionals Real Estate Agency on (02) 6685 6552.

Tours of the Cape Byron Lighthouse operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, and additional weekend tours during school holidays. Tours take approximately 40 minutes and cost $8 per adult ad $6 per child/concession. Bookings can be made by contacting the Cape Byron Trust on (02) 6685 5955

Admission to the Cape Byron Reserve is free and car parking is $7. But why not do the Cape Byron Reserve walk from Wategoes Beach through 5km of beautiful scenery. (moderate fitness is required as it's up hill most of the way - but you get to relax and go down hill on the way back!). There are benches located at intervals along the track so you can have a rest and take in the awesome views. During the months from May to November, it's possible to spot Humpback Whales on their annual migration. Dolphins can be spotted all year round. 

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