Byron Bay Lighthouse
59 Brownell Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Byron Bay Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 478 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Lighthouse at a glance
- Category
- Lighthouses
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 478
- Byron Bay rank
- #5 of 18
- National rank
- #246 of 489
About Byron Bay Lighthouse
Located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Byron Bay Lighthouse is catalogued as a lighthouse — one of 10 lighthouses tracked across Australia. Among Byron Bay's landmarks it currently ranks #5 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Byron Bay Lighthouse 4.7 out of 5 across 478 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the lighthouses category nationally it ranks #8 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, Byron Bay Lighthouse ranks #246 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 50%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #60 of 111, and within the lighthouses category it holds #8 of 10 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the lighthouses average of 4.59, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Byron Bay Lighthouse is located at 59 Brownell Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia. 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 Lighthouses category page compares Byron Bay Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Byron Bay Lighthouse worth visiting?
- Byron Bay Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 478 visitor reviews. It ranks #5 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
- Where is Byron Bay Lighthouse?
- Byron Bay Lighthouse is located at 59 Brownell Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Byron Bay Lighthouse?
- Byron Bay Lighthouse is categorised as lighthouse. You can explore more lighthouses across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Byron Bay Lighthouse rated?
- Byron Bay Lighthouse holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 478 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Byron Bay Lighthouse?
- By visitor review volume, Byron Bay Lighthouse ranks #246 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 50%), #60 of 111 in New South Wales, and #5 of 18 in Byron Bay.
- How does Byron Bay Lighthouse compare to other lighthouses?
- Among 10 lighthouses catalogued across Australia, Byron Bay Lighthouse ranks #8 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.59.
- What landmarks are near Byron Bay Lighthouse?
- The closest landmarks to Byron Bay Lighthouse are Cape Byron Lighthouse (8 m away), Cape Byron Lookout (47 m away), Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland (364 m 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

Dening Park
4.5Byron Bay, New South Wales

Arakwal National Park
4.7Byron Bay, New South Wales
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Closest Landmarks by Distance
Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.