Destination guide
Planning Your Arrival
With three nearby airports, direct shuttle services and one of Australia’s great coastal drives, getting to Byron Bay is straightforward whether you’re travelling from Sydney, Brisbane or the other side of the world. Byron Bay sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, at Cape Byron, the most easterly point in Australia.
By air
Three airports, all with easy access to Byron Bay.
Whether you’re flying domestic or international, there’s an airport within easy reach. All three offer car hire and shuttle connections direct to Byron Bay.
The closest airport to Byron Bay. A small regional airport with daily flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle, with up to 58 flights per week.
An international airport with 420+ weekly flights from all major Australian cities, plus direct international services from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand.
Australia’s major international gateway, serving over 17 million domestic and 5 million international passengers. Flights available from 52 domestic and 32 international destinations.
Shuttle services
Stress-free transfers direct to Byron Bay.
Regular shuttle services run between Byron Bay and all three airports. Book in advance for the best availability, especially during peak holiday periods.
Convenient and reliable transfers to and from Byron Bay from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane. A great-value, stress-free option.
Easy and reliable airport transfers between Byron Bay and Ballina, Gold Coast and Brisbane airports, with flexible pick-up and drop-off options depending on your booking.
Greyhound and Premier Coaches also operate regular coach services between Sydney and Byron Bay.
By road
One of Australia’s great coastal drives.
Driving the east coast is a wonderful way to experience real Australian life. Sweeping surf beaches, secluded bays and quintessential coastal towns stretch the entire way, and there’s no shortage of reasons to pull over and explore. The drive from Sydney takes around eight and a half hours and is best broken with an overnight stop. From Brisbane it’s a quick hour and a half south, though the Gold Coast beaches make it well worth slowing down along the way.
Australia drives on the left with the steering wheel on the right side of the car. If you’re an international visitor, find out more about driving in Australia with an overseas licence.
Once you arrive, Byron Bay’s compact town centre is easy to explore on foot. For trips further afield, local buses, taxis and hire cars are all available, and having your own car gives you the freedom to discover the beautiful surrounding region at your own pace.
We’re here to help
If you have any questions about getting to Byron Bay or need recommendations for your journey, don’t hesitate to get in touch we’re always happy to help make your arrival as smooth as possible.