Walking Trails

Awesome Winter Day Trips! - Ballina, Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby

Winter Day Trips 2017

If you are looking for our awesome winter day trips – they are listed under our blog.

Click here for Bangalow & Hinterland
Click here for Mullumbimby
Click here for Ballina
Click here for Byron Bay
…more coming very soon!

Walking Track – Cape Byron Lighthouse - Byron Bay

Cape Byron Lighthouse

Stunning scenery, spectacular views
Variety of walking choices through bush or by road
Can be walked in shorter sections to suit age/stamina of child
Cafe and amenities block near lighthouse

Tallow Creek Pathway - Suffolk Park

Tallow Creek Pathway, Suffolk Park

Easy walking / bike track around Tallow Creek – perfect for kids
Links to the Byron Bay to Suffolk Park bike track
Lined with native and dunal vegetation
Marine life conservation area – plenty of bird life to be spotted!

Walking Track – Three Sisters, Broken Head Nature Reserve - Broken Head

View from 3 Sisters Walking Track, Broken Head

Stunning coastal scenery walking track
Easy to medium difficulty level
Panoramic vistas and great spot for watching the sea-life
Make a day of it with the beach and barbecue facilities

Walking Track – Lennox Head Boardwalk - Lennox Head

Lennox Head boardwalk

Stroller friendly scenic coastal walk
Stunning views from the Pat Morton Lookout
Prime Whale-watching spot
Famous surfing right hand point break

Shelly to Sharpes Beach Cycle / Pathway - Ballina

Shelly to Sharpes Beach Cycle / Pathway, Ballina NSW

Runs between Shelly and Sharpes Beach in Ballina
Wide, meandering coastal bushland cycle / pathway is more or less 5km in length
There are look outs, beach access points with showers, a separate heritage walkway
Large colourful and informative signs sharing local aboriginal history and culture

Walking Track – Tregeagle Bush Walk - Tregeagle

Enjoy the vast beauty of the Tregeagle hinterland
Enjoy the pristine waterfall and flowing waters of Marom Creek
Various walking tracks available – different grades
Support vehicle if needed (for younger kids or those that have some difficulty walking)
See the beginning stages of a rainforest restoration

Walking Track – Booyong Nature Reserve - Booyong

Booyong Nature Reserve - childs play

Booyong Nature Reserve – one of the last remnants of “Big Scrub”
Known locally as a sensory playground for generations of young
An abundance of life to explore, from reptiles, to rare fungi
20 mins from Bangalow and around 30 mins from Byron Bay and Ballina

Bush Tucker Garden - Federal

Bush Tucker Garden located at the rear of Federal Community Children’s Centre
Stunning garden showcases a passion for indigenous food and education
15-30 minute stroll with easy to read and informative signage
Just 15 mins from Bangalow, 25 mins from Byron Bay and 35 mins drive from Ballina

Walking Trail – Heritage Park - Mullumbimby

One of Mullum’s best kept secrets!
A simply delightful botanical park home to over 300 species of trees and shrubs
Two entrances – one with a playground & picnic benches

Walking Track – Protesters Falls - The Channon

Protesters Falls Walking Track

Picturesque walk in stunning Nightcap National Park
Approximately a 30-45 minute return walk
Just under an hours drive from Bangalow and about 1hr 15mins from Bryon Bay and Ballina
Great to combine with a visit to the monthly markets at The Channon