Wategos Beach
Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Overview
Located just north west of Walgun Cape Byron and the lighthouse, Wategos Beach is one of Byron’s best places to picnic, paddle and play.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen
You’ll adore the peaceful beauty of this sheltered beach on the northern side of Walgun Cape Byron. Protected by the headland from the wilder waters beyond, it’s a fabulous spot to picnic and play. The local bottlenose dolphins use it for recreation as well, showing off their silky surfing skills on the incoming waves.
You can cook up your lunch on one of the free beachside barbecues and enjoy your picnic on the beach or at one of the picnic tables.
After you’ve cooled off and refueled you’ll be ready to tackle the steep steps at the beach’s end up to Walgun Cape Byron and the lighthouse.
Take a virtual tour of Wategos Beach captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Conservation program:
The Pass midden
NSW National Parks first recorded The Pass midden in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in 1980. And, in 2013, ancient archaeological midden material was repatriated and displayed on Country. Today, along with our Aboriginal community partners, NPWS works to protect The Pass midden, both now and into the future.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre
- 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6639 8300
- npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 199 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Park info
- in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
- Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
- The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
- Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.
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Park entry fees:
Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.
Captain Cook lookout, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.
Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
Things to do (45)
- Aboriginal culture (2)
- Adventure sports (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (14)
- Cafes and kiosks (4)
- Canoeing/paddling (2)
- Cycling (4)
- Fishing (4)
- Historic heritage (5)
- Horse riding (3)
- Other experiences (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (11)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (1)
- Sightseeing (16)
- Snorkelling and scuba (2)
- Surfing (10)
- Swimming (8)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (17)
- Waterfalls (11)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)