Most Easterly Point
Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Most Easterly Point.
Getting there and parking
From Byron Bay town centre:
- Travel east on Lawson Street, which becomes Lighthouse Road, for about 2km.
- At the end of the road, park in the Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre carpark.
- From Cape Byron Lighthouse, continue north on foot along Walgun Cape Byron walking track for 300m (5 min), following the signs for Most Easterly Point.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the Lighthouse precinct next to Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.
- As this can be a busy place on most days and parking is limited, visitors are encouraged to arrive by bus or mini bus.
- For weddings/elopements/proposals conducted within the Lighthouse precinct only, vehicle entry vouchers are provided.
- An $8 entry fee per hour applies at the Lighthouse precinct for guest vehicles not holding a parking voucher
- More information on vouchers will be provided upon booking
Facilities
- Most Easterly Point has no facilities. Toilets, amenities, drinking water and a cafe are available 300m away in the Lighthouse precinct.
- All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave. Please leave the area clean and tidy. If significant cleaning is required there may be a fee.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with assistance.
- Access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks.
- The paved walking track to this venue includes several sections with steps.
Permitted
Food and drink
- You may provide a celebratory glass of champagne to guests for the purpose of a toast. Maximum 1 bottle for every 4 guests.
- This will need to be included in the special conditions of the application.
Plant materials
- Flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
- Silk and artificial floral arrangements are preferred
Structures, staging, furniture and amusements
- 1 small table, maximum 1.2m2
- Up to 24 chairs with rail style legs
- Weighted free-standing decorative items such as small bridal arches or small columns are permitted. Arches and columns must be no larger than 1.8m high and 1.2m long.
Commercial filming and photography
- Photography is included in the booking fee for this location
- If the photographer is at another location on your booked date, a booking will need to be made for that location.
- Commercial photography and video may be permitted on application. You’ll need to obtain a small-scale photographer and wedding filming license..
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
- 1 single speaker music player
- Non-amplified music like string duo, trio or quartet.
- Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours or the public
Prohibited
Commercial catering is not permitted.
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Flower arrangements or decorations that contain seeds, vines or exotic plant materials
- Throwing rice, streamers, confetti or petals
- Horse-drawn carriages
- Candles or open flames
Amplifiers and public address systems are not permitted.
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Most Easterly Point.
Generators
Horses
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.
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
Visitor centre
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Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre
199 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481 - 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6639 8300