Cape Byron Walking Track
199 Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Cape Byron Walking Track is an attraction in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 781 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
Cape Byron Walking Track at a glance
- Category
- Attractions
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 781
- Byron Bay rank
- #3 of 18
- National rank
- #211 of 489
About Cape Byron Walking Track
Located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Cape Byron Walking Track is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among Byron Bay's landmarks it currently ranks #3 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Cape Byron Walking Track 4.8 out of 5 across 781 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #51 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 Walking Track ranks #211 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 43%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #54 of 111, and within the attractions category it holds #51 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the attractions average of 4.51, a sign that visitors leave more satisfied here than at comparable attractions.
Cape Byron Walking Track is located at 199 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 Attractions category page compares Cape Byron Walking Track with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cape Byron Walking Track worth visiting?
- Cape Byron Walking Track is an attraction in Byron Bay, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 781 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 18 landmarks in Byron Bay.
- Where is Cape Byron Walking Track?
- Cape Byron Walking Track is located at 199 Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Cape Byron Walking Track?
- Cape Byron Walking Track is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Cape Byron Walking Track rated?
- Cape Byron Walking Track holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 781 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Cape Byron Walking Track?
- By visitor review volume, Cape Byron Walking Track ranks #211 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 43%), #54 of 111 in New South Wales, and #3 of 18 in Byron Bay.
- How does Cape Byron Walking Track compare to other attractions?
- Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, Cape Byron Walking Track ranks #51 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.51.
- What landmarks are near Cape Byron Walking Track?
- The closest landmarks to Cape Byron Walking Track are Cape Byron Observation Deck (197 m away), Most Easterly Point of the Australian Mainland (286 m away), Wategos Beach (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

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.