Northern Rivers Archives

Killen Falls near Ballina, New South Wales.

Killen Falls, Tintenbar: swimming, parking, walk and how to get there

Killen Falls on Emigrant Creek is a 15-minute drive from Ballina via Tintenbar, or a half-hour drive from Byron Bay via Bangalow and Newrybar. Once there, enjoy the swim. The most famous waterfall in the Northern Rivers region near Byron Bay is Minyon Falls in…

Broken Head Beach near Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay: swimming, surf and camping in the nature reserve

Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay, has lifeguard patrols in the summer holidays and occasionally good surf. You can camp just behind the beach at the Broken Head Holiday Park. Where is Broken Head Beach? Broken Head Beach near Byron Bay, New South Wales, is where…

Whites Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Whites Beach, Byron Bay: the secret beach worth the steep walk down

Whites Beach, Byron Bay, is a small, secluded but unmistakably beautiful beach in the Broken Head Nature Reserve. Come at low tide to explore the caves rather than swim. Where is Whites Beach, Byron Bay? Whites Beach is in the Broken Head Nature Reserve, south…

Belongil Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Belongil Beach, Byron Bay: nude beach, surfing at the Wreck and local escape

Go to Belongil Beach in Byron Bay for a nude beach, smaller crowds and surfing at the Wreck. It is also home to a range of accommodation from the luxurious to the very affordable. Belongil Beach is part of the reason Byron Bay in northern…

Tallow Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Tallow Beach, Byron Bay: wild, remote and worth the effort

7km-long Tallow Beach in Byron Bay, NSW, is wild and unspoilt. Swimmers should stay between the flags and surfers get big, clean waves at Cosy Corner. Where is Tallow Beach? Tallow Beach is a beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales. It lies immediately to…

The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Cape Byron Walking Track guide: Opening hours, access & top tips

Updated in October 2026, this Walgun Cape Byron walking track guide, (also known as the Cape Byron Walking Track), covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. The Cape Byron Walking Track is a 3.7 km coastal loop in Walgun…

Cape Byron Lighthouse guide: Ticket prices, hours & what to see

Updated in October 2026, this Cape Byron Lighthouse guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. Cape Byron Lighthouse is a working lighthouse on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Parking…

Beyond Byron Bay: why Ballina deserves to be more than a gateway town

Think Ballina is just a gateway to Byron Bay? Discover its stunning beaches, river adventures, burgeoning craft beer scene, and the famous Big Prawn. The Big Prawn and Ballina’s reputation In the presence of true Australian greatness, it is possible to do little else than…

Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay: a practical guide

A practical guide to visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. Learn about parking, local history, and the best ways to enjoy this scenic coastal spot. Tucked beneath Cape Byron and just around the headland from the main township, Wategos Beach is one of Byron Bay’s…