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Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local
Badge of ExcellenceByron Bay, Australia
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Magnificent views: see waterfalls, beaches, and forest
- Escape the crowds and visit natural sites known only to locals
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your Byron Bay hotel
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 11 people
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Stand up paddle board
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
11:00 AM
Pickup details
General pickup location is wherever your hotel you are staying at upon request, or the main bus stop in byron Bay opposite the information centre. If people require all day free parking, can park In Suffolk park at the 'Park Hotel' car park for all day free parking.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Swimmers
- Shoes
- Water
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Michelle_L
A great day out exploring beautiful scenery and hidden locations of Byron Bay. Our guide, Harry was friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth. Highly recommend this tour especially with a small group.
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Nikki_L, Apr 2024
We absolutely loved it! Harry was so nice, he showed us to all the good and hidden gems. The tea tree lake was also really nice ! And we saw some great look out points!
Vinni_R, Mar 2024
The lake was the first stop very relaxing then off to the falls I couldn’t walk all the way down but loved the view area and the atmosphere! Our tour guide Mark was soo great making sure we were safe and happy
Coralie_Q, Feb 2024
A perfect trip - each stop was completely unique and the day was really well paced.
Our tour guide Georgia was super friendly and obviously had a genuine passion for Byron.
There is no way I would have found these places without the day-trip and I learned a lot too!
Peter_C, Feb 2024
Great trip with everything as described. Plenty of time at each location and opportunities to go for a swim. Harry was a great host and picked/dropped us off at our accommodation. Thanks for a great day. Would recommend to others if you want to see outside of Byron Bay.
A few things to be aware of, access to Killen Falls is over a rocky path that you have to climb over so if you have mobility issues this is not the trip for you. Also, beware wearing rings if swimming in Killen Falls as water is so soft that hubbies wedding ring came off and lost 😔
Tina_B, Feb 2024
The tour was the highlight of my trip, Harry was great and very informative.
The te tree lake was my favourite. I highly recommend this tour
Antonia_T, Jan 2024
Tour was incredible, we had so much fun. Harry was a great guide, lovely guy and took us to see such beautiful places we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Nothing was rushed- made sure we all had a good time. Would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Trent_S, Jan 2024
The best day seeing places that you wouldn’t know about yourself. The pace was perfect and would 100% recommend anyone wanting to see more of Byron bay during their stay.
Olivia_D, Dec 2023
We enjoyed the day however we thought it was overpriced for what it was. It was quite misleading about the paddleboarding, we thought it would be 1 board each however it was 1 for the whole group to share.
The tour guide was friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for your feedback, however it is strange because I have been operating for 4 years now and no one has ever thought they would get a board each before..
Pumping up a stand up board takes at least 15 minutes. So if we had one for all 11 of you on this particular day that would be around 3 hours spent just on pumping each of the boards up!
As for the cost, please understand that as operators, we have a variety of costs associated. For example, the discounted $100 that you paid for the tour, 30% of this is taken by the booking platform you used to make the booking. On top of this, we have to pay for fuel, pay the guide, pay national park fees ($5 per head), not too mention all the liability insurances associated with running a tour business. After all of that we pay 25% tax.
Don't get me wrong, we all love a bargain, but as the cost of living increases, we as tour operators need to make a living also :)
Thanks for your feedback and hopefully that sheds some light on it for you.
All the best
Harry
jessica_k, Dec 2023
It was lovely to explore killen falls, ainsworth lake, and the broken head nature reserve. Such beautiful natural locations and really nice to travel in a small group so there was opportunity to get to know people and chat to them.
The tour was very laid back, this was a shame in some ways as it meant we didn’t receive a huge amount of knowledge and guidance about the area but in others ways it was good not to feel rushed or restricted like you can on some other tours.
All in all a great day
Julia_B, Nov 2023
Thanks Ryan for the nice Tour, had a great time and I saw beautiful places. My favorit places was definitely Killen falls.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks very much Julia! :)
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