by Mairead Cleary | February, 2017 | Blog, Byron Area, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
Byron Bay Lighthouse Cape Byron lighthouse is possibly the most iconic manmade feature in Byron Bay. Hundreds of people visit it every day to soak in the expansive panoramic views it offers from it’s unsurpassed vantage point on the most easterly headland in... by Mairead Cleary | February, 2017 | Blog, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
With the unrelenting heat we’re experiencing this summer in Byron Bay, New Zealand makes for an attractive walking holiday right about now. The country is teaming with walking and hiking trails that range from a few hours to many days. And so I took myself off... by Mairead Cleary | January, 2017 | Blog, Nightcap National Park, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
Walks in the Mt. Nardi area Mt Nardi can be accessed from The Channon or Nimbin. It’s a bit of a drive to get there but definitely worth it as it has some of the most beautiful rainforest walks in the Nightcap area. Tall tree ferns, walking stick palms,... by Mairead Cleary | March, 2016 | Blog, Nightcap National Park, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
The Eastern Fire Break doesn’t sound like a very exciting walk, and that’s probably the reason why I’ve overlooked it until recently. But I was feeling the need to explore something new and pulled out my worn maps and had a look at areas I... by Mairead Cleary | March, 2016 | Blog, Nightcap National Park, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
Nightcap Bluff is a ridge in the north-eastern part of Nightcap National Park. Walking there from Rummery Park Camping Area takes you past Peates Mountain and along the Historic Nightcap Track.This walk is 4-5 hours each way so it can be nice to camp the night before... by Mairead Cleary | December, 2015 | Blog, Byron Area, Outdoors, Walking Adventures
Goonengerry National Park is a bit of a hidden treasure. It has only been a national park since 1999. Before that it was state forest. As a new national park it has no facilities and very few signs, but as an escape from the busyness and heat of Byron during the...