Cape Byron Lighthouse
Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Cape Byron Lighthouse is a museum in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9,631 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
Cape Byron Lighthouse at a glance
- Category
- Museums
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 9,631
- Byron Bay rank
- #1 of 18
- National rank
- #38 of 489
About Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Lighthouse is one of 18 catalogued landmarks in Byron Bay, New South Wales, sitting within the museums category. Among Byron Bay's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Cape Byron Lighthouse 4.7 out of 5 across 9,631 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #6 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, Cape Byron Lighthouse ranks #38 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 8%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within New South Wales it sits at #11 of 111, and within the museums category it holds #6 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Cape Byron Lighthouse is located at Lighthouse 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 Museums category page compares Cape Byron Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cape Byron Lighthouse worth visiting?
- Cape Byron Lighthouse is a museum in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9,631 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
- Where is Cape Byron Lighthouse?
- Cape Byron Lighthouse is located at Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Cape Byron Lighthouse?
- Cape Byron Lighthouse is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Cape Byron Lighthouse rated?
- Cape Byron Lighthouse holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 9,631 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Cape Byron Lighthouse?
- By visitor review volume, Cape Byron Lighthouse ranks #38 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 8%), #11 of 111 in New South Wales, and #1 of 18 in Byron Bay.
- How does Cape Byron Lighthouse compare to other museums?
- Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Cape Byron Lighthouse ranks #6 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
- What landmarks are near Cape Byron Lighthouse?
- The closest landmarks to Cape Byron Lighthouse are Byron Bay Lighthouse (8 m away), Cape Byron Lookout (45 m away), Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland (358 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
More Landmarks in Byron Bay

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

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