Byron Bay, Bangalow & Gold Coast Day Trip from Brisbane

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Brisbane, Australia

Great choice

10+ bookings last month.

11 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· JohnB ·

Mar 2026

This was a great way to see Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. Trevor was outstanding. His minivan was comfortable, clean and well equipped and he is very knowledgeable. It is a long 11 hr day but worth it and you really get a feel for the area

· Laura_L ·

Jan 2026

This was a wonderful day. We hiked a seaside trail in Byron Bay, had lunch in town, visited The Farm, and stopped in Surfer’s Paradise. A fun adventure!

Overview

Visitors to Brisbane who want to pop over the NSW border without the hassle will enjoy this day tour. Forget about self-driving and simply enjoy the views during the journey. Check out the highlights of fashionable Byron Bay and Bangalow, and discover why these are such popular towns. You’ll be able to take your time on this leisurely tour, which matches the area’s laid-back vibe. Stop at the Gold Coast on the return journey.

Travel in comfort in any season in an air-conditioned vehicle
Wander, shop, and eat in trendy coastal Byron Bay
Enjoy the shady leafy streets of charming inland Bangalow

What's Included

Small-group tour (max 11 travelers)
Air-conditioned minibus transport
Bottled water provided
Free onboard WiFi
Experienced driver-guide
Entrance fee - Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area Fee

Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks at own expense)
Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

I will confirm your pick up time the night before your tour. Pickup and drop off are at same location.

Meeting point

The Westin Brisbane
111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Meet you on the street.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Farm

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Byron Lighthouse

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Byron Bay

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bangalow

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mick Schamburg Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Heidi_K

I had lovely day in this tour. Our driver/guide Trevor was so professional and he told us information about places we bypast and visited. He made sure that everyone had best time at the tour. I highly recommend to participate to this tour. It is worth of every penny.

Reviews

4.9

based on 229 reviews

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Arlene_M, Mar 2026

Hard to rate the tour since we couldn't see much due to the heavy rains. Stopped to look at lighthouse but couldn't get out; Byron Bay was totally flooded and couldn't get out for lunch or walk around; Bangalow streets were also flooded and hard to really see Gold Coast. Trevor our tour guide was great and we stopped off at a mall to find some lunch since we couldn't have lunch in the towns. If the weather was sunny it would have been a good tour, but with the floods....

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Arlene, yes, unfortunately the weather was not forecast as it turned out and it was a shocker of a rain event. Sorry it didn't work out and I hope the partial refund made it back to you.

Very busy but worthwhile day trip!

Lawrence_M, Mar 2026

Trevor was our guide - we did our trip on a Sunday, which meant the traffic was a great deal less and made the trip much more pleasurable. Trevor was great, both in pre-trip communication and as a very knowledgeable and engaging guide on the trip. Loved every aspect of the very busy day, had no issues whatsoever - if you're considering visiting Byron Bay and Goldcoast from Brisbane, this is an excellent way to do it - and you'll hit all of the important sites you won't want to miss.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Larry, it was tremendous having you and Alex along for the day 🥰

Great tour

Dorothy_L, Mar 2026

Very well organized. Driver/guide was friendly and knowledgeable . Worth every penny and very affordable

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Dorothy, it was lovely to meet you and Chiang ☺️🌼

Beautiful please must see

Joseph_O, Mar 2026

The tour is a good choice to make the view is fantastic I really recomend who never been in Australia this is a must see

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your warm review ☺️🌻

This was a great way to...

JohnB, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for your kind review 😊 Glad you enjoyed your day 😉

Great Tour of Lovely Towns and the Coast

Maureen_K, Mar 2026

This is a great way to see lovely small towns and the coastline. The tour guide was excellent. The bus was very comfortable.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for you lovely review Maureen 🌸 It was a pleasure to spend the day with you and Richard 😊

An early start and a long...

K_B, Feb 2026

An early start and a long day but definitely worth it. ! Trevor our driver and guide was both helpful and informative but also relaxed enough to give us time to do our own thing along the way.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for taking the time to review, much appreciated ☺️🌼

The best trip !

Angela_M, Feb 2026

Trevor picked me up from my hotel, others got picked up 9 in total and we were off . The bus was luxury, leaflets, booklets made up of our trip and Aussies facts . Bottles of water available, tissues, wet wioes and hand sanitiser . There was also a onboard bin . From the word go Trevor got everyone talking the atmosphere on the bus was so lovely . The trip was stunning every place we stopped at had breathtaking views . Plenty of time to take photos . I didnt feel rushed at all . Surfers paradise was the one place i wanted to visit, absolutely fantastic . It was a long day but well worth it . So pleased i booked this trip . Amazing !

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for the glowing review Angela ☺️ Good luck with your pillar box photography journey 🌼

A fun day out!

Anthia_R, Feb 2026

Trevor is just a fantastic tour guide - he was so friendly and knowledgeable! Even though the day was wet and raining, the tour itself was a bright spark in the day! Cape Byron and the lighthouse walk was a highlight of the tour (in my opinion). Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks Anthia! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the day and I think the lighthouse walk is special too! 🐬

Highly recommend.

Nels_M, Feb 2026

Comfortable vehicle with knowledgeable driver. Very safe driving. Full day tour with several great stops.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for your review Nels ☺️ It was great having you both onboard for the day 🌼

Wonderful day!

Laura_L, Jan 2026

This was a wonderful day. We hiked a seaside trail in Byron Bay, had lunch in town, visited The Farm, and stopped in Surfer’s Paradise. A fun adventure!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for your review Laura 🌸 Lovely to meet you and Kirk and I'm glad you enjoyed your day out ☺️

Beautifull gold coast

meiying_w, Jan 2026

It was fun trip ,and we got to see lots of the sights but be prepare to do abit of walking in heat up and down bendy paths near cliff but beautifull . Trevor our tour guy is a very funny and nice man ,he made the day fun , thank you travor

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for your kind review Meiying 🌸 It was lovely to meet you both 😊

Not to miss

James_M, Jan 2026

Exceptional tour! Trev is an excellent tour guide, insightfully about the whole area, guided everyone along the journey and made sure we all knew what to look out for even on the solo tour parts. A great ambassador for local enterprises!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for the kind review James ☺️ We're glad you enjoyed your day with us 🌼

Beautiful, classy Byron Bay

MARTIN_H, Jan 2026

One of our favourite parts of Australia for sure...our guide, Trevor, was extremely informative and interesting. A truly great trip.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for your positive review Martin ☺️ It was lovely to meet yourself and Lynne, great to have you along for the day.

There were 8 people in...

Kim_S, Dec 2025

There were 8 people in total from 5 different countries which made a nice group. It was a long day but we had plenty of stops. Very enjoyable

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for the review Kim 😊 It was lovely to meet you and John. Hope your continued travels were a success!

Terrific journey

Arpan_B, Dec 2025

Excellent informative excursion…every tourist should have this experience…guide was quite knowledgeable and experienced…

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for you lovely review Arpan 🥰 It was nice to meet you and Michelle. Thanks for spending the day with me 🌸

Felt very looked after....

peter_b, Nov 2025

Felt very looked after. Trevor could not do more , water provided, WIFI on board. Information & history of the area given. Maps etc. provided. Clear instructions when required. Excellent insight into the area. Excellent communication prior & during tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks Peter 😊 It was a pleasure having you and Catherine on board. All the best for your travels ☺️

Must do day trip

Chris_C, Nov 2025

Fantastic day, Trevor was outstanding wealth of knowledge, friendly and safe driver. Clean and comfortable bus, great communication and plenty of interesting stops along the way.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks for the review Chris! It was great to meet you, all the best 😊

One of the nicest tour guides in the world

Joseph_P, Oct 2025

From start to finish, Trevor made us feel comfortable. After booking he reached out to us, and when we arrived in Brisbane he confirmed the pickup time and place. We were lucky we were the only ones on the tour. Trevor customized the tour based upon my physical disability, and my past experiences. He showed us where the locals go, vs just showing us the touristy spots we could have found on our own. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. There are so many things we did in one day.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks Joseph... you're making me blush ☺️ I'm glad you both enjoyed our little part of the world 🌼 Safe travels ✈️

Relaxed and informative daytrip to Byron Bay and its surroundings.

Jeannette_P, Oct 2025

I had a lovely day out with Trevor and a few other wonderful people from around the world. All stops from Brisbane to Byron Bay and back were well chosen to get a good glimps of the region and the people living in it. The atmospere was relaxed and friendly - well fitting to Byron Bay. While there were many places on the agenda to visit, we still had enough time for walks along the beach and the coast line and for some unplanned events, like admiring Koalas in the wild! All in all a well planned and well structured daytrip ! Thank you again.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for the kind review Jeanette. It was great to meet you! 😊 And we had a lovely mix of companions for the day.

A great experience

Sandeep_R, Oct 2025

Trevor and Tracey were terrific hosts. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the company of co-guests. I highly recommend this tour to both locals and international visitors.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

☺️ Thanks for your kind review Sandeep, glad you enjoyed your day 🌼

Lovely day exploring eastern coastline of Australia

Heidi_K, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for your lovely review Heidi 😊 It's was great to meet you ☺️

Interesting Day

cheryl_p, Sep 2025

Lovely day, visit more than you would achieve on your own. Good informative guide Trevor. Lots of interesting information and tips.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks Cheryl, I'm glad you and Wayne enjoyed your day 😊

Great day and Trevor is a...

Darryl_B, Sep 2025

Great day and Trevor is a top man! Great knowledge and relaxed itinerary. Glad the sun came out too!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for the kind review Darryl 😊 It was great to meet you!

Beautiful day tour in any weather

Sneha_R, Aug 2025

10/10 recommend this trip in any weather, bonus if you have a sunny day. We went on a super windy and rainy day nevertheless enjoyed all the lookout points, the beach and Trevor’s expert knowledge.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks Sneha. It was a delight having you 2 on board 😊

It was a whirlwind. There...

David_M, Aug 2025

It was a whirlwind. There was a lot of road time (expected). There was some moderate walking involved. The lighthouse stop was incredible; the lighthouse itself not such a big deal. Could have passed on Bangalow and the nut stop to allow more time on other stops.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hey David, thanks for your review 👍 Glad you enjoyed the lighthouse excursion 😊

Paradise

Kuldeep_B, Aug 2025

Full day of quaint of Byron Bay, bangalow and surfers Paradise Gold Coast. Amazing white sands if the coast. Trevor was awesome with amazing knowledge.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you Kuldeep, nice to meet you and Balbir. Thanks for joining my tour ☺️

Superb experience

Sayan_C, Jul 2025

Trevor was an exceptional guide, and he has curated this tour very well. We highly recommend travelling with him.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks Sayan! I had an enjoyable day with you all 😊

Great day trip to take

DawnM, Jul 2025

Wonderful day out and host Trevor was excellent company and was able to answer all questions asked of him.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for your kind review Dawn. I'm glad you enjoyed the day... I think we all did! 😊

The perfect day

Elizabeth_B, Jul 2025

The whole trip was very enjoyable, Trevor the guide was very knowledgable and answered any questions we had. Overall was a perfect day , would definitely recommend going on this tour.