Walk the 3.7 km Walgun Loop from Clarkes Beach to Cape Byron Lighthouse with an Indigenous guide. Hear Bundjalung Dreaming stories, visit a shell midden, and scan the ocean for dolphins while exploring varied coastal terrain.
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Stand at Clarkes Beach and feel the Pacific pull: salt-sweet air, gulls calling, and the path rising into coastal rainforest toward the Cape Byron light. This guided 2.5-hour Walgun Loop places you on a 3.7 km circuit that threads Tallow Ridge, cliffside lookouts and the broad sweep of Byron’s eastern headland.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required—able to walk 3–4 km over mixed terrain with short climbs.
Wildlife
History
Cape Byron Lighthouse sits atop a headland long used by Bundjalung people; the tour highlights a thousand-year-old shell midden and Indigenous connections to Country.
Conservation
Stay on designated trails to protect fragile middens and coastal vegetation; use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize marine impact.
Reserve your spot on the Byron Bay Lighthouse Aboriginal Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early or late
Begin at dawn or late afternoon to avoid peak parking demand at Clarkes Beach and to catch cooler temperatures and better light.
Footwear matters
Wear sturdy walking shoes with grip for short stair sections and uneven boardwalks along the ridge.
Bring water and sun protection
There’s limited shade on exposed headland sections—carry at least 1L water and a hat and apply reef-safe sunscreen.
Respect cultural sites
Stay on marked trails, don’t touch middens or artefacts, and listen to the guide’s cultural protocols.
Sturdy walking shoes
Grip and ankle support on dirt, boardwalks and short stair sections.
Reusable water bottle (1L+)
Staying hydrated is critical on exposed headland sections, especially in summer.
summer
Wide-brim hat & sunscreen
Protects against strong coastal sun during the middle of the day.
summer
Light rain shell
Quick protection for coastal showers and wind off the ocean.
winter