easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; no strenuous activity involved
Discover Byron Bay from a new vantage point aboard the solar-powered Byron Solar Train. Ride In Style pairs heritage rail travel with a delicious lunch at North Byron Hotel for a relaxed, eco-friendly outing.
$35 per Person | Return train ticket and lunch at the North Byron Hotel
Return adult train ticket
A select choice of main meals for lunch
Person $35.00
Ride In Style is for adults only. It is cheaper to purchase train tickets for 4 - 14 years on the train (0 - 3 years travel free) and purchase childrens' meals at the North Byron Hotel.
Please visit our train timetable to plan your journey.
Lunch is served at the North Byron Hotel 12pm – 5pm
We love hosting groups on the Byron Solar Train. We host tour groups, corporate groups, wedding parties, garden clubs, Probus Clubs, Rotary Clubs, choirs, family groups, school groups and more.
To help you make the most of the experience we have partnered with North Byron Hotel, across the road from North Beach Station, to offer different Ride in Style packages.
North Byron Hotel, is set in bushland with a stunning outlook from the timber deck. Meals are both inspired and priced to please. North Byron Hotel boasts a large variety of craft beers as well as old favourites. The wine list includes a selection of natural and minimal intervention wines. North Byron Hotel is child-friendly with a children's play area.
Drinks and children's meals are an additional cost and can be purchased directly at the North Byron Hotel.
Pets are not permitted to travel on the Byron Solar Train. Guide dogs are exempt.
Byron Solar Train staff are able to assist passengers with special needs and ramps are available at both stations, as well as an accessible toilet at North Beach Station.
The Byron Solar Train operates a two-car heritage 660 series rail motor. The threshold width on the passenger doorways is 660mm. This is wide enough to fit most non-motorised wheelchairs, however, some motorised wheelchairs will not fit through these doors. The narrow width between the train seats are a further restriction however passengers in wheelchairs are able to ride in the entrance vestibule.
We are a Companion Card Affiliate.
Reserve online to guarantee your spot, especially on weekends and holidays when the train fills quickly.
Arriving 15 minutes before departure ensures smooth boarding and time to settle in comfortably.
If traveling with mobility devices, notify staff to ensure assistance and appropriate seating arrangements.
Lunch is served at the North Byron Hotel with a focused menu; dietary preferences should be communicated in advance if possible.
The Byron Solar Train preserves heritage rail motor 660 series, reflecting the region's mid-20th-century transport history.
Powered solely by solar energy, the train minimizes carbon emissions, supporting Byron Bay's commitment to sustainability.
Useful for walking to and from stations and stretching during stops.
Hat and sunscreen protect against UV exposure during outdoor waiting or on the hotel deck.
summer specific
Comfortable in fluctuating temperatures for sitting and moving between train and hotel.
fall specific
Stay hydrated throughout your outing, easily refilled at the North Byron Hotel.