Grafton to Byron Bay road trip: Distance, driving time & stops
Grafton to Byron Bay drive: Tintenbar and Byron Bay
It’s not far from Ballina to Byron Bay, and the main attractions on the drive are just north of Tintenbar. Killen Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Australia, while Macadamia Castle offers a kid-friendly dose of native wildlife.
The coastline in these parts is spectacular, too. Only short detours are required to reach Lennox Head, Whites Beach, Kings Beach, the Broken Head Reserve and Arakwal National Park.
Otherwise, the highway passes delightful Newrybar and restaurant-lined Bangalow before turning off at Ewingsdale. This is home to The Farm Byron Bay, where Byron Bay hot air ballooning tours are based.
Top Byron Bay activities include turtle snorkelling tours, brewery tours and art and wine classes .
Byron Bay accommodation favourites include the Bayview Beachfront Apartments, the seaside Cavvanbah and the kid-focused Ingenia Byron Bay holiday park.
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