Broken Head Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Broken Head Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Byron Bay:
- Drive south on Broken Head Road
- Approximately 2km south of Suffolk Park , turn left into Broken Head Reserve Road.
- Continue 3km to the end and you’ll arrive at the picnic area and Broken Head Beach
From Ballina:
- Drive north through Lennox Head on Byron Bay Road
- Continue for approximately 12km
- Turn right into Broken Head Reserve Road
- Continue 3km to the end and you’ll arrive at the picnic area and Broken Head Beach
Park entry points
- Broken Head Nature Reserve See on map
Parking
- Broken Head picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Broken Head Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful setting at Broken Head picnic area. Enjoy a game of beach cricket or explore the wonders of the tideline.
Spring
Enjoy the incredible view from Broken Head headland as humpback whales and their new calves breach and blow as they make their way south.
Summer
Get away from the crowds and spend the day picnicking at the beach, walk through the lush rainforest, and enjoy spectacular views from the headland.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
35.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
11°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
652mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Public phone
Showers
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area unless you have received an approval permit 10 days before your visit. Find out how to apply for a permit on the Drones in parks webpage.
Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. A request for a permit may not always be approved. Penalties apply if you fly a drone without a permit. See the Drones in Parks policy.
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.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Broken Head Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.
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Byron Bay office
02 6639 8300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 22 Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay 2481
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Email: npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Byron Bay office
Nearby towns
Byron Bay (8 km)
Byron Bay is Australia's easternmost town and 'style capital' of the North Coast. It's a place of outstanding natural beauty, set against lush volcanic hills.
Lennox Head (14 km)
Lennox Head is a quiet seaside village situated at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach between Ballina and Byron Bay. It's named after the headland that stands sentinel at its southern gateway.
Ballina (26 km)
Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.