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 to discover the magic of these almost untouched beaches!
I have put together this complete guide of Broken Head including how to get there and what to expect when you arrive.
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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.
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HOW TO GET HERE
Getting around Byron Bay and visiting all the spots is best done by car or bicycle. Public buses are limited 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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Secluded beaches
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit is in the summer months which is December to February. However, this is also peak season nationwide for most beach locations like this so do take this into account when booking accommodation.
If you want to avoid the crowds, you can visit after the summer anywhere between March to June and you will be surprised how much sunshine this region of Australia receives, almost year-round in fact.
Broken Head Beach
THINGS TO DO IN BROKEN HEAD
Surfing the beach breaks 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 this place its name.
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.
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.
Coastal walks
Going for a surf
WHERE TO STAY IN BYRON
Broken Head is best visited as a day trip from Byron Bay. There are countless accommodation options to choose from in Byron Bay so I have narrowed it down to a few of the best places to stay to fit the needs of budget backpackers, luxury travelers, and everyone in between.
See the list of accommodations below that I personally recommend:
Luxury: The Watermark
Mid Range: Glen Villa Resort
Budget: Nomads Backpackers
AIRBNB BYRON BAY
Another option for accommodation in Byron is to stay in an Airbnb, which generally has some great deals!
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OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST
The coastline and hinterland areas between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast boasts awesome beaches, lakes, waterfalls, hikes, and many more fun-fuelled adventures waiting to be had!
This is what Australia is all about and what I aim to share with you all in these guides.
You may want to see my other related posts near Killen Falls in the Northern NSW region:
Wategos Beach Byron Bay
BEST BYRON BAY TOURS
MORE AUSTRALIA TRAVEL GUIDES
Click on the links below to see more related posts:
- Hamilton Island: 10 Things To Do In Hamilton Island
- Agnes Water: 17 Things To Do In Agnes Water
- Yeppoon: 10 Best Beaches In Yeppoon
- Brisbane: Things To Do In Brisbane
- Gold Coast: 3 Day Gold Coast Itinerary
- Fraser Island: Fraser Island Day Trip
- Springbrook: Springbrook Waterfalls
- Byron Bay: Things To Do In Byron Bay
- Crescent Head: 9 Things To Do In Crescent Head
- Forster: 7 Things To Do In Forster
- Port Macquarie: 7 Best Beaches In Port Macquarie
- Sydney: Things To Do In Sydney
- Kiama NSW: 3 Awesome Things To Do In Kiama
- Melbourne: Things To Do In Melbourne
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about Broken Head Byron Bay, please leave a comment below this post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Happy Adventuring!
Hey, I’m Jonny – surfer, skater, photographer, and coffee-lover from Australia!
With a burning passion for travel and the outdoors, I launched this Adventure Travel Blog in 2017, and I’ve been exploring the world ever since!
My little corner of the interwebs is a space where I love to share all of my epic adventures, cultural experiences, and captivating photos from around the globe with the ultimate goal to inspire and motivate other like-minded travelers to explore this wonderful earth too!
Hey!
Was wondering there exact location of the first shot on this post?
I am shooting something myself and love this little cove!
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Hola, it’s at the very southern end of the main beach, on the other side of the headland! 🙂