6 days in Byron Bay & Gold Coast Itinerary

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Killen Falls. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Pippi Beach and Belongil Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Sundive Byron Bay and Cape Byron Walking Track. Explore Byron Bay's surroundings by going to Ballina (Lighthouse Beach & Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum), Yamba (Yamba Golf and Country Club, Main Beach Yamba, &more) and Angourie (Spooky Beach & Angourie Blue Pool). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sea views from Cape Byron Lighthouse, head outdoors with Getaway Girls, look for all kinds of wild species at Broken Head Nature Reserve, and take some stellar pictures from Pat Morton Lookout.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Byron Bay trip planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Byron Bay. In December, daily temperatures in Byron Bay can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

On the 23rd (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Burleigh Head National Park, get interesting insight from Tours, identify plant and animal life at David Fleay Wildlife Park, then identify plant and animal life at Queensland Scuba Diving Company, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Surfers Paradise Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Gold Coast online trip maker.

You can drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C.