Arakwal National Park
Tallow Beach Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Arakwal National Park is a parks and garden in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 288 visitor reviews. It ranks #7 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
Arakwal National Park at a glance
- Category
- Parks And Gardens
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 288
- Byron Bay rank
- #7 of 18
- National rank
- #278 of 489
About Arakwal National Park
Arakwal National Park is one of 18 catalogued landmarks in Byron Bay, New South Wales, sitting within the parks and gardens category. Among Byron Bay's landmarks it currently ranks #7 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Arakwal National Park 4.7 out of 5 across 288 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the parks and gardens category nationally it ranks #83 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Arakwal National Park ranks #278 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 57%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within New South Wales it sits at #69 of 111, and within the parks and gardens category it holds #83 of 101 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the parks and gardens average of 4.55, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Arakwal National Park is located at Tallow Beach Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Byron Bay. For the wider context, the Byron Bay city page ranks all 18 local landmarks side by side, and the Parks And Gardens category page compares Arakwal National Park with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Arakwal National Park worth visiting?
- Arakwal National Park is a parks and garden in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 288 visitor reviews. It ranks #7 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
- Where is Arakwal National Park?
- Arakwal National Park is located at Tallow Beach Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Arakwal National Park?
- Arakwal National Park is categorised as parks and garden. You can explore more parks and gardens across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Arakwal National Park rated?
- Arakwal National Park holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 288 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Arakwal National Park?
- By visitor review volume, Arakwal National Park ranks #278 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 57%), #69 of 111 in New South Wales, and #7 of 18 in Byron Bay.
- How does Arakwal National Park compare to other parks and gardens?
- Among 101 parks and gardens catalogued across Australia, Arakwal National Park ranks #83 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.55.
- What landmarks are near Arakwal National Park?
- The closest landmarks to Arakwal National Park are Tallow Beach (219 m away), Byron Bay Water Tank Art (789 m away), Dening Park (1.8 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
More Landmarks in Byron Bay

Cape Byron Lighthouse
4.7Byron Bay, New South Wales

Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
4.7Byron Bay, New South Wales

Cape Byron Walking Track
4.8Byron Bay, New South Wales

Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland
4.8Byron Bay, New South Wales

Byron Bay Lighthouse
4.7Byron Bay, New South Wales

Dening Park
4.5Byron Bay, New South Wales
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.