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Byron Bay / 8 photo spots

8 Instagram spots around Byron Bay

Byron Bay on the north coast of New South Wales combines long beaches with the headland and lighthouse at Cape Byron. These places offer different coastal perspectives around town.

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Cape Byron Lighthouse

The white lighthouse stands above the coastal headland. Include the surrounding path or the horizon to give the tower a sense of place.

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Fishermans Lookout

At The Pass, Fishermans Lookout provides a raised view of the shore. Use the curve of the beach to lead the eye into the frame.

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Wategos Beach

Wategos lies on the northern side of the Cape Byron headland. Frame the sheltered bay with the green slopes behind it.

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Little Wategos Beach

Little Wategos is reached on foot from the path toward the lighthouse. A wider frame can show the small beach beneath the headland; check park access before setting out.

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Clarkes Beach

Clarkes Beach stretches east from Byron Bay town toward The Pass. Look along the shoreline for a composition with the headland in the distance.

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Main Beach

Main Beach sits beside the town centre. Use the meeting of sand and water as a simple foreground for a wide bay view.

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Belongil Beach

Belongil Beach extends north from Main Beach toward the creek mouth. Walk a short distance along the sand to vary the balance between beach, sea and sky.

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Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach runs south of the Cape Byron headland. Place the long sweep of sand in the foreground and leave space for the coastline beyond.

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