Byron Bay Lighthouse

59 Brownell Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

4.7(478 reviews)
Byron Bay Lighthouse, Byron Bay, New South Wales

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
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.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Cape Byron Lighthouse8 m
  2. Cape Byron Lookout47 m
  3. Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland364 m
  4. Wategos Beach375 m
  5. Cape Byron Walking Track398 m
  6. Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area488 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.