Byron Hinterland walk
A guided Pack-Free 3 day walk
Many people flock to Byron Bay in northern NSW for its beautiful coastline, but Byron’s Hinterland region is just as impressive. Discover a magical landscape of ancient rainforests which form part of the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, the largest area of subtropical rainforest in the world. Wander through forests of massive Antarctic beech trees, delight in the dramatic cascading waterfalls of Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area and see the stunning high country of Border Ranges National Park on this fantastic 3 day Pack-Free walking holiday.
A Pack Free Walking Experience
Carry as little as your water and lunch
Pack-Free walks are what we do. Many of us love walking but the thought of carrying a heavy pack on our back is daunting. Each of our walks have been designed so that you can walk freely with just a small day pack carrying your essential water and lunch making your walk an enjoyable care-free experience.
Nightcap Ridge Lodge
Byron Bay Hinterland
Ideally located near the National Park and Minyon Falls our accommodation for 2 nights is at the beautiful Nightcap Ridge Lodge. Set in the rainforest this stylish accommodation is surrounded by natural beauty.
Fabulous meals featuring local produce
Included on tour
Evening meals are a great time for the group to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Guests will enjoy dining each evening in the lodges featuring local produce. All evening meals will be accompanied by Australia wines.
Personalised Tours
Maximum of 12 walkers
Our tours are designed for a maximum of 12 walkers, however, if you have a bigger group, please contact us to see if we can accommodate you.
Our CEO Guides
Chief Experience Officers
Our guides which we refer to as our Chief Experience Officer are passionate about this area’s flora, fauna and history. They will ensure your walking holiday is everything you hoped it would be and bring the group together as well as sharing their love of the environment in which you will travel.
Celebratory lunch Byron Bay
on day 3
On day 3 after our walk we enjoy a celebratory lunch at trendy Byron Bay. Enjoy some free time to wander the shops before we head back to Coolangatta.
21 Tourism Awards of Excellence
including Australia's Best Adventure Tourism Company
Life’s an Adventure have won 21 Tourism Awards of Excellence including the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Australia’s Best Adventure Company. But our biggest accolade which we value even more, is that our clients come back and travel with us time and time again.
Genuinely all-inclusive
You won't even pay for credit card fees
All our walking holidays are genuinely all-inclusive experience you won’t need to keep putting your hand in your pocket to pay for additional items along the way. Everything has been though of, you won’t even pay extra for credit card fees or wine with dinner.
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Tour Itinerary
SUGGESTED PRE NIGHT ACCOMMODATION: Beach Hotel Resort Byron Bay. Flights are available into Ballina or Coolangatta with airport shuttles to Byron Bay.
DEPARTURE TIME: 7.30am
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 2 hours transfer from Byron to the start your walk.
TRAIL NOTES: 12kms. 6 hours walking with breaks. Medium Grade. Shorter 8km walk available. Grade 4.
TERRAIN: Well formed dirt track with easy creek crossings. Obstacles include occasional mud, tree roots, rocks and wait-a-while vines!
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your guide at Byron Bay for transfers to the start of the walk. Today’s walk takes us to a high mountain plateau in the Border Ranges National Park. Explore an unspoilt wilderness area of ancient Antarctic beech trees overtaken by colourful lichen as well as massive hoop pines, helmholtzi lilies and pretty ferns. This track also features two spectacular waterfalls, the picturesque Evans Falls with its beautiful swimming hole below and Selva Falls which cascades over carpeted moss-covered boulders. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the charming Nightcap Ridge Lodge for the next two night set amongst the rainforest. Tonight enjoy dinner accompanied with Australian wines.
TRAIL NOTES:Â 18km. 6.5 hrs. Moderate to Hard. A shorter walk with our second guide can be offered for those not up to this track.
TERRAIN: Well formed dirt trail with some obstacles such as tree branches, rocks and roots. Steep sections as the trail climbs over a couple of mountains.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast at the lodge we head out for the day’s adventure. Today’s walk explore world heritage rainforest along the Historic Nightcap Walking trail. This area is the traditional lands of the Widjabal clan of the Bundjalung Nation which occupied this area over the past 4,000 years. This track also forms part of the old 1840s postman’s track, that ran between Lismore and Murwillumbah and was used by both postal workers and travellers alike. We explore a diverse landscape of wet sclerophyll forest and subtropical and warm temperate rainforests with native animal species thriving in these rainforests including the spotted-tailed quolls, pademelons and potoroos, as well as a variety of birdlife such as king parrots and Albert’s lyrebird. As the trail climb over mountain ranges, it offers spectacular views of the escarpment of Nightcap National Park, Mount Warning and the Tweed Caldera, a bowl-shaped depression caused by the collapse of a volcanic cone which erupted over 20 million years ago and is one of the largest calderas in the world. After our walk, we return to the Nightcap Lodge for a relaxing dinner served with Australian wines.
TRAIL NOTES: 13kms, 4 hours. Medium grade. Grade 3. Optional 3.7km walk after lunch to Cape Byron. Grade 3. Some short steep hills.
TERRAIN: Well formed natural trail with some obstacles including muddy sections, rocks, tree branches, vines. There is some creek rock hopping and some clambering at the big rocks at the bottom of the falls. There is a steep descent to the base of the falls and a steep climb out again with many steps.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning 6-minute drive to start of the walk. Afternoon: 45-minute transfer to Byron Bay for celebratory lunch.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast at the lodge we head out for the day’s walking adventure. Another day awaits of stunning scenery as we walk through the beautiful Nightcap National Park rainforest, part of the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, the largest area of subtropical rainforest in the world. We meander through this rainforest wonderland as we make our way to magnificent Minyon Falls a 100m waterfall that plunges over the dramatic Nightcap escarpment. In springtime, look out for Peregrine Falcons, that often nest in the cliffs near the falls. An array of birdlife in the rainforest are also sure to delight and you may be lucky enough to see a satin bowerbird. Whilst the streams are home to a number of threatened frogs barking their charming chorus. After our walk we make our way back to Byron Bay for a celebratory lunch in a local establishment. For those spending the night in Byron Bay, after lunch enjoy an optional walk to Cape Byron. This 3.7km walk explore forests of bungalow palms, see impressive views from the clifftops to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Return to Byron Bay the end of a remarkable journey.
FINISH TIME: In Byron Bay at approximately 2.30pm after lunch. Or for those doing the optional Cape Byron walk finish at approximately 5.15pm.
Tour Availability
We run several departures from May to October every year.
We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
SPECIALS
Check below to see if your preferred departure has a specials saving. Conditions apply see pricing page.
| Departure Dates | Availability | Special Offers |
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| 20 November 2020 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer. Note this departure date stays at Alternative Accommodation VIEW |
| 19 March 2021 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer. Note this departure date stays at Alternative Accommodation VIEW |
| 29 May 2021 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer |
| 26 June 2021 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer |
| 31 July 2021 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer |
| 28 August 2021 | Available | Super Earlybird Offer |
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PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 people. Subject to availability. Free Group T’shirts also available – see details.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email:Â walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
Tour Prices
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Book Now Pay Later Offer & Covid Booking Guarantee
For terms and conditions on our special COVID-19 Book Now and Pay Later offer click here.
Discount Information:
- PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. In order to receive this discount please email us for your special “promo code” to use when booking. In your email, you should outline what Life’s An Adventure tour you have done with us in the past so we can cross-check.
- EARLYBIRD, & SPOT SPECIALS: Refunds and cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance, in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour.
- Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
Travel Insurance
We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc. We have organised through NIB Insurance for you to purchase travel insurance directly with them – please click here for details.
Additional Information
- Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
- A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- NO Credit Card fee applies.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.
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