6 adventure activities in Byron Bay you can't ignore

Byron Bay is home to some of Australia’s most gorgeous beaches. The surf, sun and sand draw a crowd of approximately one-point-seven million visitors each year. But while the coastal town is renowned for its beaches and relaxed, hippie vibe, there are also plenty of activities that will wow the senses and get the adrenaline pumping! Grab a Byron Bay car rental at Gold Coast airport, hit the road and get ready for some adventure once you arrive in Byron.

Check out these six activities.

Sea Kayaking with Dolphins

Established in 1995, Cape Byron Kayaks offers the original sea kayaking with dolphins tour. You and a partner can paddle out over the waves of Byron’s beautiful Marine Park and get up close and personal with Bottlenose dolphins. You can even spot sea turtles and humpback whales as they migrate through the ocean. Let the experienced guides tell you about the local history and wildlife. When you get hungry, pull in to one of Byron’s beaches for some morning or afternoon tea. For the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement this tour is for you! More: http://capebyronkayaks.com/page/tours

Gyrocopter Lighthouse Flight

Jump in a gyrocopter and experience the highlights of Byron Bay from a completely different perspective. Your professional flight instructor will take you to the most easterly point of the Australian continent, flying over old ship wrecks, the iconic lighthouse and of course the famous beaches. Plenty of opportunity to take in the ocean’s beauty with its dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and whales. For a scenic adventure, give the Gyrocopter a go. More: http://www.flygyro.com.au/

Skydive

Skydive Byron Bay is not for the faint-hearted but will certainly provide an experience of a lifetime. After a scenic ascent over Byron Bay, you’ll tandem jump from a height of up to 14,000 feet and freefall at over 200km/hr for up to a minute. Let the rush sink in as you enjoy the last five to seven minutes parachuting over the beautiful coast, taking in hinterland views up to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. For adrenaline-junkies this one’s for you! More: https://www.skydive.com.au/byron-bay /

Night Vision Walk

Experience the nature and wildlife of Byron Bay in a way you’ve never seen before: with military graded night-vision goggles. Embark on a night-time nature walk where you will be taken through the habitats of nocturnal animals. Keep an eye out for the possums, pademelons, bandicoots, tawny frogmouths, frogs, koalas and owls which are most active at this time. You’ll also have the chance to see a colony of glow worms illuminated in the dark. You’ll finish the night off with a delicious hot chocolate at the top of Minyon Falls.

Kite surfing

If you’re looking for a different way to surf Byron’s seas then kitesurfing could be the way to go. You’ll use a small surfboard and a parachute-type kite which uses wind power to propel you across the seas. Byron Bay Kitesurfing offers one, two and three-day courses in which you’ll perfect the art of self-launching, practise kite control and steering, one handed flying and plenty more! Byron’s beaches provide ideal conditions to make sure you get the most out of your kitesurfing adventure. More: http://byronbaykitesurfing.com/

Rainforest Mountain Biking

If you love scenery and aren’t afraid of a little sweat then a rainforest mountain bike adventure is calling your name. Ride through the ancient volcanic terrain in the Nightcap National Park of Byron Bay’s hinterland.  You’ll pedal through a range of fire trails, single tracks, downhills and complete a few log jumps. Stop at a swimming hole for photo opportunities, lunch and perhaps a dip! Once you reach the top of Minyon Falls, finish the day off with a relaxing downhill ride and a well-earned snack.

STEPHANIE DELLER

DriveNow Team

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