Tallow Beach
Arakwal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tallow Beach.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Tallow Beach is in the eastern precinct of Arakwal National Park. The beach is accessed from Cosy Corner picnic area in Cape Byron State Conservation Area. To get there:
- Take Lawson Street east for approximately 2km from Byron Bay town centre
- Where Lawson Street becomes Lighthouse Road, turn right onto Tallow Beach Road and follow to the end.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Cosy Corner picnic area. $4 per hour (pay and display machine), or buy an NPWS annual pass.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Arakwal National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Watch from the beach as humpback whales pass by on their way home from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica, many with calves.
Summer
Take a dip at Tallow Beach to cool off from the summer heat.
Winter
Now, the humpback whales are heading north, migrating to the Great Barrier Reef for the cooler months. Don't forget the binoculars.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20.3°C and 27.2°C
Highest recorded
35.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 19.8°C
Lowest recorded
3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
350.4mm
Facilities
- Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Cosy Corner picnic area
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Byron Bay office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6639 8300
- npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 22 Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay 2481
Park info
- in Arakwal National Park in the North Coast region
Arakwal National Park is always open but may be closed at times due to storm weather or fire danger.