There's a new way to explore this Byron Bay icon - just sign up for this tour
The just-launched excursion is laced with Indigenous stories.
Perched on the Australian mainland's most easterly point, Cape Byron Lighthouse is one of Byron Bay's most recognisable landmarks, offering unforgettable views of the lush hinterland on one side and the mesmerising Pacific Ocean on the other. And while the heritage-listed building dates back to 1901, there's a new way to experience it.
Award-winning Indigenous tour operator Delta Kay - of Explore Byron Bay - has just launched a walking tour, which provides an Aboriginal context to the coastline. Ideal for travellers with a moderate level of fitness, the 3.7-kilometre walk starts and ends on Clarkes Beach, visits the iconic lighthouse as well as famous beaches such as Wategos and the Pass, and can be completed in about 2.5 hours. "[The tour is] a meaningful blend of culture, nature and inspiration - perfect for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of Byron Bay's heritage," says Delta, whose ancestors have lived in the region for thousands of years. explorebyronbay.com
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Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.
Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.
My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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