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Byron Bay Tours: 15 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

41 tours  ·  from $36

A holiday always runs one day short. These 15 byron bay tours are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Paddling across Byron Bay’s volcanic reefs
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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

1.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63Our pick

Paddle from Main Beach across Byron Bay’s marine reserve, with views of Cape Byron Lighthouse and Australia’s easternmost point. Guides such as Pete and Chris provide safety instruction, local stories, and help in the surf. Look for dolphins, turtles, sharks, manta rays, and migrating whales, then ride a wave back to shore.

“Amazing! We saw so many dolphins, close up. Had a great laugh! Tour guides were amazing. Super friendly and polite! Would definitely do this again next time I am here. Thank you!”

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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - The beach briefing covers more than standing up
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

2.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Meet Let’s Go Surfing on Fletcher Street for a beginner-friendly Byron Bay lesson. You’ll cover beach safety, paddling, wave selection, and standing before heading into the water with a soft board and wetsuit. Groups stay small, with no long transfer outside town and up to six surfers per instructor.

“My son and nephew attended a lesson and really enjoyed it, the instructor was great and they are keen to go again in the future.”

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Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience - From Byron Visitor Centre to the first lookout
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Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

3.Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 497 reviews · 5h 30m · from $91

Travel from central Byron Bay into Nightcap National Park for rainforest walks, waterfalls, lookouts and a glowworm visit after dark. Guides including Chris, Douglas, Magnus and Magnum bring local nature knowledge and a conservation-minded outlook. A vegetarian dinner, transport and entry fees are included, though the walks need sturdy shoes.

“wonderfully immersive experience. informative guide so passionate about taking care of our planet”

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Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience - Waterfalls, lookouts, and cold swimming holes
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Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

4.Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · from $99Top rated

From Byron Bay, you’ll spend about six hours in Nightcap National Park with guides such as Chris, Alex, or Douglas. Expect rainforest walks, a waterfall swim, hinterland lookouts, an organic vegan dinner, and a nighttime glowworm stop. Bring covered shoes, swimwear, a towel, water, and warm clothes.

“Passionate tour guide and well planned itinerary. Some nice walks and glow worms to finish off a memorable experience.”

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Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour - The ride from Byron Bay into the hinterland
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Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour

5.Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 6 hours · from $91

Spend six hours beyond Byron Bay with local guides such as Harry, Toby, Tom and Joel. Swim at Killen Falls and Lake Ainsworth, try stand-up paddleboarding, stroll Lennox Head, and walk to Broken Head viewpoints. Pickup, transport and SUP equipment are included, while lunch costs extra.

“Great tour. I would highly recommend to anyone, thank you so much!”

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Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay - Heading out through the Richmond River
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Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

6.Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · from $92

Join Out Of The Blue Adventures for a 2.5-hour whale watch from Ballina, near Byron Bay. A marine biologist such as Hazel or Emily explains humpback behavior while you search for breaching whales, calves, dolphins, and seabirds. The boat carries up to 20 people, with ponchos, life jackets, and digital photos included.

“Check meeting place, this is a Ballina departure not Byron Bay. Viator had us meeting at a roundabout on Lawson Street Byron Bay.”

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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour - Starting near Brunswick Heads with a land lesson
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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

7.Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · from $71

Meet your guide near Brunswick Heads for a two-hour stand-up paddle tour on the Brunswick River in Cape Byron Marine Park. Ricky and Krystal provide a land lesson, boards, paddles, leg ropes, and lifejackets if needed. Paddle through tree-lined water, look for wildlife, collect digital photos, then return for cold water and homemade snacks.

“Really good tour. Ricky the tour guide is super nice and friendly. If you’re in Byron I’d check it out for sure.”

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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour - Meeting the guides and getting on the water
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Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

8.Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · from $63

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking from Byron Bay into Cape Byron Marine Park in a two-person sit-on-top kayak. Guides lead you toward regular bottlenose dolphin areas, with possible turtles and humpback whales from May to November. Morning and afternoon departures are available, wetsuits can be requested, and a free return tour is offered if no dolphins appear.

“I went by myself for this tour and I’m so glad I did it! We were 10m away from whales and dolphins, the guides were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks "Nuthungulli" - Ninety minutes among turtles, sharks and rays
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Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks “Nuthungulli”

9.Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks “Nuthungulli”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91

From Brunswick Heads, Blue Seafaris takes you by speedboat to Julian Rocks, also called Nguthungulli, for 90 minutes of guided snorkelling. A marine biologist points out turtles, leopard sharks, rays and reef fish. The boat carries small groups, and wetsuits, masks and fins are included.

“We had the most amazing trip. Saw a pod of bottlenose dolphins on our boat trip out there and swam with leopard sharks, turtles, a manta ray and loads of amazing fish. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area. The guides were amazing too.”

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Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding - Killen Falls requires sturdy shoes and steady feet
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Behind The Bay – Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

10.Behind The Bay – Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $92

Spend five to six hours beyond Byron Bay’s surf strip with a local guide such as Harry, Tom, or Georgia. Swim at Killen Falls, use a shared paddleboard on Lake Ainsworth, then walk through Broken Head Nature Reserve to quiet beaches and lookouts. Hotel pickup, drop-off, towels, and a maximum of 11 people keep the outing simple.

“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 😔”

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Byron Bay: Whale Watching Cruise with a Marine Biologist - Starting at Lance Ferris Wharf in Ballina
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Byron Bay: Whale Watching Cruise with a Marine Biologist

11.Whale Watching Cruise with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 261 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91

Cruise from Ballina into Cape Byron Marine Park aboard a 20 or 25-seat eco vessel. A marine biologist explains humpback behaviour and plays live whale song through an underwater hydrophone. Expect 150 minutes on the water, coastal views, possible dolphins and turtles, and a free return trip if whales do not appear.

“Everything was perfect. We saw a lot of whales, the guide was great, I recommend 100%.”

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The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Paddling through the surf and around the bay
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The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

12.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · from $63

Set out from Clarkes Beach in a two-person sit-on-top kayak with local guides, heading toward Cape Byron Lighthouse and Julian Rocks. Expect a beach lesson, steady paddling, wildlife searches and a possible swim. Dolphins, turtles and whales are common sightings, but Mother Nature keeps the schedule.

“Kayaking with whales! What’s not to love about that!? Large group, so not much personal interaction, just follow the leader, do what you’re told kinda vibe. Well organized, well equipped.”

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Half Day Surf Lesson - From Byron Bay pickup to the first wave
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Half Day Surf Lesson

13.Half Day Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $56

Spend about three hours learning to surf with Mojosurf near Byron Bay. Your instructor chooses the beach according to the day’s conditions, with possible locations from Lennox Head to Ballina. Pickup, transport, a board, and lesson are included. Departure is usually 8:30 or 9:30am, confirmed the day before.

“The session was short but ended up being the perfect amount of time as it was difficult and tiring so everyone on the tour seemed happy it was only half a day! I’d love to come back and learn more as the teachers were great and really funny too and literally picked me right up from my hostel!”

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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day - From Shirley Street to the best beginner beach
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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

14.Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $35Best value

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with Kool Katz Surf School in a group of up to 20. Terry, Tez, Shane, and Jeremy teach beginners from the beach through the first waves, with boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, and water included. Pickup may be offered, and the lesson finishes back at 4/70 Shirley Street.

“If you want to get into surfing, this is definitely a good opportunity without spending too much money.”

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From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour - Meeting the instructors and learning the basics
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From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

15.Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours learning to surf with Lets Go Surfing Byron. You get about two hours on the beach and in the water, small groups of up to seven per instructor, soft boards, wetsuits, safety coaching, and stops such as Lennox Head lookout and a tea-tree lake. Instructors including Sam, Ava, Johnny, and Luke help beginners catch their first waves.

“Ava was an amazing tour guide and surf instructor. It was my first time surfing and she had a lot of patience with the team and gave everyone the best tips for surfing to be a life long hobby not just a quick stand up success”

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