Itineraries · Byron Bay

The farm, Bangalow and Minyon Falls

Day trip · Byron Bay. A driving day into the hinterland, 3 stops.

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The farm, Bangalow and Minyon Falls
Duration
a driving day into the hinterland (≈ 3 h 55 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
Everyone
Transport
drive
Start
The Farm, Ewingsdale
Finish
Minyon Falls lookout
Pace
moderate pace
Best time
Saturday: the Bangalow market runs 7:00am to 11:00am

Getting there

Breakfast in Ewingsdale on the way out of town, then Bangalow and the falls. Reach Minyon Falls by Minyon Falls Road only. Nightcap Range Road is closed both ways for a landslip, and the alert runs through 31 December 2026.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. The Farm, Ewingsdale~1 h 15 min at the stop

    A working farm at the entrance to Byron, 11 Ewingsdale Road: chooks, sheep, goats and cattle, a produce shop with greens and eggs, Baylato gelato and the Three Blue Ducks restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Tip: Free animal feeding daily at 10 am at The Chook Pen. A one-hour farm tour runs Friday to Sunday at 10:30, bookings essential. Closed only on Christmas Day.

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    ↓ drive · 15 min · 10 km

  2. 2. Bangalow~1 h at the stop

    The town in the hills behind Byron. On Saturdays from 7:00am to 11:00am the Bangalow Farmers Market is in Piccabeen Park, off Deacon Street.

    Tip: On Saturday, start with the market: it closes at 11:00am. On other days, walk the main street and drive on to the falls.

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    ↓ drive · 45 min · 35 km

  3. 3. Minyon Falls lookout~40 min at the stop

    The lookout and picnic area in Nightcap National Park. The way in is Minyon Falls Road only. There is no public access to the lip of the falls.

    Tip: Nightcap Range Road is closed between the Rummery Road intersection and the Telephone Road trailer parking, through 31 December 2026, with no reopening date. Stay at the lookout. NPWS Richmond River: 02 6627 0200.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.