BROKEN HEAD BEACH IN BYRON BAY – THE ULTIMATE BEACH GUIDE

Broken Head Byron Bay has some of the most secluded and most beautiful beaches in the Northern New South Wales region. If Main Beach in Byron Bay is too crowded for you then I recommend heading south and discover the magic of Broken Head and its almost untouched beaches!

I have put together this complete guide of Broken Head including how to get there and what to expect!

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WHERE IS BROKEN HEAD?

Broken Head Beach is located a short 10-minute drive south of the central tourist hub of Byron Bay.

Getting around Byron Bay and visiting all the spots is best done by car or bicycle. Public buses are rare and taxi services are overpriced.

You will find that quite a lot of people hitchhike in Byron so why not give that a go if you’re up for it!

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Exploring Broken Head

THINGS TO DO IN BROKEN HEAD

Surfing the beach breaks at Broken Head is a great way to start the day. Being out in the ocean at Broken Head Beach will have you gawping at the epic surroundings of cliffs and small rocky islands that give Broken Head its name.

From Broken Head, you can explore the winding walking trail that leads you up and over the headland which is surrounded by lush rainforest.

This track will lead you to a number of smaller almost unknown isolated beaches and coves. You won’t find these spots in any glossy travel guide and I guarantee you will be blown away at the sight of these little pockets of paradise at Broken Head!

Apart from exploring the headland and taking photos of the landscapes from the hilltop, the best thing to do at Broken Head is to take a dip in the ocean and cool off.

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Broken Head Beach

Coastal walks at Broken Head

Going for a surf at Broken Head

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WHERE TO STAY NEAR BROKEN HEAD

Broken Head is best visited as a day trip from Byron Bay. There are countless accommodation options to choose from in Byron so I have narrowed it down to a few of the best places to stay to fit the needs of budget backpackers and luxury travelers. See the list of accommodations below that I personally recommend:

Luxury: The Watermark

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Mid Range: Glen Villa Resort

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Budget: Nomads Backpackers

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MORE SPOTS NEAR NEAR BROKEN HEAD BYRON BAY

There are many beaches and waterfalls to discover in the Broken Head region which I have listed below:

• Wategos Beach

• Killen Falls – Byron Bay

• Cabarita Beach

• Dreamtime Beach

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