Top Byron Bay Cultural Tours

Paddle your way to Australia’s easternmost point on this 3-hour sea kayaking adventure from Byron Bay, including hotel pick-up. After learning to steer your tandem kayak, set out from Clarkes Beach and enjoy waterside views of landmarks like the Byron Bay lighthouse, the Julian Rocks, Wategos millionaire row and Cape Byron. Keep a look out for dolphins, sea turtles and whales as you cruise around the bay, then cool off with a swim before heading back to shore.

Learn to surf at Byron Bay on the world famous breaks. You may go to Byron, Lennox, or the Ballina area, depending on the conditions. Groups are small so you’ll receive lots of attention, feedback, and a guarantee that you’ll feel safe in the water. Boards used are soft, so you’ll catch lots of waves and have a great time in the process, which lasts about a half day.

There’s more to Byron Bay than its surf beaches and markets. With this tour, escape the typical tourist trail and discover little-known spots that locals love. Cool off with a swim and spot turtles at Killen Falls, then admire views of Lake Ainsworth and discover the unique healing properties of the Tea Tree lake. Finally, enjoy a guided bushwalk through Broken Head Nature Reserve and seek out hidden viewpoints, beaches, and cliff jumping sites.

Grab your friends and prepare for some fun on this afternoon brewery and distillery tour. You’ll be taken to two local breweries and a distillery (or vice versa) to learn how your favorite drinks are made and, of course, to have a taste. The tour starts at 2pm so will take you through to the early evening, when you can call it a night or continue the fun independently.

Sample some of Byron Bay's finest beer and liquor without worrying about who is going to drive on this small-group brewery and distillery day tour. Either visit two breweries and two distilleries or three breweries and one distillery, depending on availability. You'll sample drinks at each, amounting to 15-20 drinks over the course of the day. A great tour to enjoy with your partner or friends.

Get a unique insight into the Byron Bay area with this tour led by a local indigenous Arakwal Bundjalung woman. Take a walk (approximately 1.5 hours) and learn about local history, bush food, natural medicine and more, as well as trying to speak a few words of the Bundjalung language. As you walk, encounter a rich variety of wildlife, including (hopefully) dolphins, wallabies and fairy wrens.

Explore the towns and villages in the Byron Bay hinterland without the hassle of driving or planning public transport on this guided tour that includes hassle-free round-trip transfers from your Byron Bay accommodation. Take a guided walk through Bangalow to learn about its history, see Minyon Falls, the biggest waterfall in the region, and explore the gardens and crystals at Crystal Castle where lunch is included. Afterward, visit quirky Mullumbimby and the quaint village of Brunswick Heads.

Skip the driving and hassle of waiting for public transport on this guided tour through the Northern Rivers hinterland. Enjoy pickup and drop-off from your Byron Bay accommodation and relax in a comfortable vehicle as you explore. Check out the markets (farmers or arts and crafts, depending on the day), and explore the hippy towns of Nimbin and Mullumimby, as well as the small settlements of Main Arm and Uki. Includes a locally sourced picnic lunch at Crams Farm next to Mount Warning.

Explore Byron Bay offers guided Aboriginal Tours with local Arakwal Bundjalung worman 'Delta Kay'. From coastal rainforest to crashing waves and rocky coves, the views on this walk are truly special. At the end of the tour, we enjoy tasting some delicious bush tucker foods and have a nice cup of bush tea and a biscuit.