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Little Wategos Beach

Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area

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A view of Cudgen Lake surrounded by trees. Photo: Jessica Stokes © OEH

Paddle

Cudgen Lake

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Trail winding through forest in Mount Jerusalem National Park. Photo: J. Slabb © DPE

Ride

Gilwah trail

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Wategos Beach in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area, Byron Bay. Photo: OEH/N.Webb

Picnic

Wategos Beach

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Palm Valley, Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Picnic

Palm Valley

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Tallow Beach, Arakwal National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Surf

Tallow Beach

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Nearby parks

Little Wategos Beach

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.
  • 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
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