Seven Mile Beach stretches from Lennox Head to Broken Head, with the area near Lennox Head also providing access to Lake Ainsworth. This tea-tree infused, freshwater lake makes for a delightful summer getaway where swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and picnicking are popular activities. On Seven Mile Beach itself, you can try out horseback riding, 4WD excursions, and fishing, or simply soak up the sun while enjoying the calming sounds of the ocean.
Seven Mile Beach is around a 25-minute drive south of Byron Bay. There is no public transit access so, if you don’t have your own form of transportation, your best bet is to find a tour leaving from Byron Bay.
Parking can be tricky to find around Seven Mile Beach—it’s largely restricted to residents. Try to visit when the beach is at its quietest: early weekday mornings are your best bet.
At the northern end of Seven Mile Beach, Broken Head Nature Reserve offers a pristine setting in which to hike through rainforest, watch for whales and sea eagles, enjoy a picnic, and relax with your fishing rod. The most popular hiking trail is the Three Sisters track, which leads to a lookout that Aboriginal story says represents three sisters who were turned into the rocky outcrops.
