- Address: Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- Website: http://www.byron-bay.com
- Opening date: May 15, 1770
- Discoverer: James Cook
- Hours of operation: from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 17:30
Cape Byron (English name - Cape Byron) today is one of the recommended places to visit on the Australian continent, attracting tourists with the beauty of the scenery, wonderful views of the surroundings and the history of its discovery.
The cape was opened by the famous seafarer James Cook in mid-May 1770. Cook named it in honor of John Byron, who made a round-the-world trip in the mid-60's. XVIII century. We will tell in more detail about this interesting sight.
What is interesting Cape Byron?
The main attraction of Cape Byron is the snow-white lighthouse (Cape Byron Lighthouse), built in the beginning of the XX century by the project of architect Charles Harding. He is one of the 13 major lighthouses in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is possible to get to the lighthouse along a picturesque path, and near it there was an observation deck with a wonderful view to the resort town of Byron Bay and, of course, to the Pacific Ocean. It should also be noted that in these parts there are beautiful coastal places for those who like to conquer the waves on the boards and scuba dive (especially at the rock of Julian), as well as the excellent beaches.
For those who like active recreation, we recommend that you go on a hike along the "Byron Cape" trail, to be among the first to meet the sunrise in Australia and see the dense coastal vegetation. Along the way you will be able to appreciate views of the endless expanses of the ocean, white beaches and green subtropical forests. The observation deck at the lighthouse is a wonderful place to observe whales and dolphins, which are especially numerous between June and October. Innocent shark-nannies and carpet sharks, turtles, rocks and other marine creatures also float in the coastal waters.
To admire Cape Byron and its wonderful lighthouse it is possible from the height of the bird's flight, having gone on excursion on a hang-glider or a thermal balloon. Another option is to go to the crater of an ancient volcano and see the territory of the National Park "Mountain Warming", and from the park "Naytkep" tourists can get to the waterfall Mignan.
How to get there?
This cape is considered the most extreme eastern point in Australia. If we talk about the coordinates of Cape Byron, then it is 28 ° south latitude 153 ° east longitude. You can get to Byron Bay by flying on domestic flights from major cities in Australia or by using a railway or bus route.
From the city center to Cape Byron there is a wonderful road Oceanway . Automobile traffic in the city of Byron Bay is not too common, residents and guests of the resort move here mainly on bicycles or on foot. However, you can rent a car not only to visit the cape and lighthouse, but also to travel around the neighborhood.
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