An afternoon in the hinterland and along the coast south of Byron Bay with a local small-group guide: a swim with turtles at Killen Falls, a headland walk at Lennox Head, a paddle on the tea tree waters of Lake Ainsworth and a forest track to the lookouts and hidden beaches of Broken Head.
Days
- About 6 hours
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Byron Bay / Byron Bay
- Your accommodation, around 5pm
Return
- Your accommodation, around 5pm
Transport
- Tour van with accommodation pick-up and drop-off
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Killen Falls — swim in the pool below the falls
- Lennox Head — walk along the headland
- Lake Ainsworth — swim or stand-up paddle on the tea tree lake
- Broken Head Nature Reserve — forest trail to lookouts and secluded beaches
- Coastal lookouts — watch for whales
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Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 82 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides for their friendliness, knowledge and engaging personalities, as well as the tour's ability to access beautiful hidden spots around Byron Bay—including waterfalls, tea tree lakes and coastal walks—that would be difficult or impossible to reach without a car. What stands out most often is the combination of natural attractions visited, particularly swimming at Killen Falls and paddle boarding on Lake Ainsworth, alongside the relaxed pace that allows time to enjoy each location properly rather than rushing between stops. The guides' playlists during drives, their welcoming nature with groups of mixed ages and abilities, and convenient pick-up and drop-off arrangements are also frequently mentioned as positive aspects of the experience. No significant criticisms are raised across the reviews, though a small number of travellers note that the first hike is steep and rocky, which they describe as manageable rather than problematic.
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One of my most memorable experiences, great from start to finish, and Toby was the best guide we could have had.
Our whole group was buzzing after today's tour. Toby brought great energy and knowledge and showed us spots around Byron Bay we'd never have found ourselves.
A friend recommended this tour and it's been one of my favourite trips so far. Harry, who runs it, was a legend, the scenery was beautiful and we saw snakes, dolphins, whales and even a wallaby.
Joel was the friendliest, most informative guide of any trip we've done in Australia. The weather was gloomy, but the sights and the different swimming spots were still well worth it.
A wonderful day with beautiful views and a lovely swim in a tea tree lake. Joel was a great guide who kept the mood positive and fun.
