Explore Byron Bay Broken Head Tours

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A 90-minute guided walk on the Three Sisters track in Broken Head Nature Reserve with Bundjalung guide Delta Kay, hearing the Three Sisters Dreaming story and the history of this stretch of coast. Rainforest, rocky coves and a good chance of dolphins and sea eagles along the way.

Days

90 minutes

Group size

Guided walking group

Start / finish

Three Sisters Walking Track, Broken Head / same place

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

On foot; make your own way to Broken Head

Meals

Bush tucker tasting, bush tea and a biscuit

Route

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Included experiences

Three Sisters track — moderate 1.6 km return walk through Broken Head Nature Reserve
Dreaming stories — the Three Sisters, told by Delta Kay
Local history — 'King' Bobby and the Bray family
Wildlife — dolphins, wallabies and white-bellied sea eagles
Bush tucker tasting — native foods and bush tea to finish

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MEETING AT THE THREE SISTERS TRACK

You meet your guide, Arakwal Bundjalung woman Delta Kay, at the start of the Three Sisters Walking Track, next to the holiday park at Broken Head, about 10 km south of Byron Bay. Broken Head Nature Reserve protects one of the largest remnants of littoral rainforest left in New South Wales, the rainforest that grows right on the coast, on sand and rock behind the beaches. Delta's family has lived on this coast for thousands of years, and the stories she tells were handed down to her.

THE WALK: RAINFOREST, COVES AND THE THREE SISTERS

The walk is a moderate 1.6 km return, taking about an hour and a half with stops. Under the rainforest canopy you'll hear the Dreaming story of the Three Sisters, the three rocks standing in the sea off the headland, and more recent history of 'King' Bobby and the Bray family. Along the way Delta teaches some Bundjalung words and shows how plants served as food and medicine, and how tools and weapons were made. The track opens out to views of crashing surf and rocky coves. Watch for Wajung, the dolphin, often in pods offshore, Miwing, the white-bellied sea eagle, overhead, and wallabies in the scrub.

BUSH TUCKER AND BUSH TEA

Back at the start, the tour finishes with a tasting of bush tucker and a cup of bush tea with a biscuit. Before you leave, it's worth a swim at Kings Beach or Broken Head Beach, two of the quietest beaches in the Byron area.

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Good to know

Meeting point: The start of the Three Sisters Walking Track, next to Broken Head Holiday Park, Broken Head.
Departure time: Your day and start time are confirmed when you book.
Duration: About 90 minutes.
Fitness: A moderate 1.6 km return walk on a bush track.
Suits: Walkers with a reasonable level of fitness who want to hear this coast's history from a Traditional Owner.
Please note: Parking inside Broken Head Nature Reserve is paid and fills up, so allow time to find a spot. Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.

What to bring

Covered walking shoes
Water bottle
Hat, sunscreen and sun-protective clothing
Wet-weather gear or an umbrella

What is included

90-minute guided walk with Delta Kay
Dreaming stories, local history and some Bundjalung language
Bush tucker tasting
Bush tea and a biscuit

Not included

Parking in Broken Head Nature Reserve (paid)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

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Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

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Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

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My adult son and I did Delta's Broken Head tour and both came away enriched. It's a privilege to spend time with an Arakwal Elder with such deep cultural knowledge of her Country and the wider Bundjalung region, and she's a great storyteller. A lovely walk for any age.

deborah cox Verified· Travelled 4th January 2026

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