Top 10 things to do in Byron Bay

The ten best things to do around Byron Bay for backpackers, from Viator's best-reviewed tours with value counted, so a cheap and brilliant trip can beat a pricey one. Refreshed every hour.

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Glow Worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
4.9(472 reviews)6 hoursFree cancellation
Be impressed by the outstanding Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (UNESCO listed). Hike through ancient rainforests and take memorable photos at a breathtaking lookout. Re-connect to nature as you...
From A$139See on Viator
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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
4.7(230 reviews)4 hoursFree cancellation
Byron area’s best and original surf tour operator. Licensed since 1993. World Exclusive Guarantee “ride a wave for 40m or your money back”. Terry is known as.tje Steve Irwin of Learn to Surf The...
From A$49See on Viator
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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour
5.0(389 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
"Highlight of our trip to Byron"... "A lot easier than I expected!" ... "Amazing experience!" Come experience Byron's original stand up paddle board tour with our relaxing adventure down the...
From A$145See on Viator
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Award Winning Byron Bay Small Group Surf Lesson for Beginners
4.9(212 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Experience the thrill of catching your first wave or improving your surfing with Australia's favourite surf school in world-famous Byron Bay. As one of only a select few licensed surf schools...
From A$89See on Viator
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Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
4.9(285 reviews)5 to 6 hoursFree cancellation
Join us for a unique journey exploring the hidden, untouched gems surrounding Byron Bay. Enjoy an authentic, local experience and discover magical places you never would have known existed. Learn...
From A$129See on Viator
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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
4.4(400 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
Paddle with dolphins and go kayaking with the experts on a Byron Bay sea kayak tour. See bottlenose dolphins and look out for whales and turtles as you paddle through Cape Byron Marine Park. Learn...
From A$99See on Viator
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The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
4.7(269 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. This kayak trip is suitable...
From A$99See on Viator
8
Style Surfing Byron Bay
5.0(68 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing here in Byron Bay since the 1970s, I have been teaching...
From A$105See on Viator
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Near Gold Coast: Crystal Castle Admission Ticket
4.5(129 reviews)1 dayFree cancellation
Just 45 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, discover a serene sanctuary in Byron Bay’s hinterland by pre-booking your admission ticket for Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Crystal Castle is a...
From A$50See on Viator
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Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay
4.9(434 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise. Depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and...
From A$129See on Viator