Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
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Byron Bay, Australia
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s more to Byron Bay than its surf beaches and markets. With this tour, escape the typical tourist trail and discover little-known spots that locals love. Cool off with a swim and spot turtles at Killen Falls, then admire views of Lake Ainsworth and discover the unique healing properties of the Tea Tree lake. Finally, enjoy a guided bushwalk through Broken Head Nature Reserve and seek out hidden viewpoints, beaches, and cliff jumping sites.
- Magnificent views: see waterfalls, beaches, and forest
- Escape the crowds and visit natural sites known only to locals
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 11 people
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Stand up paddle board
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Killen Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lake Ainsworth
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Broken Head Nature Reserve
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Towels
- Swimmers
- Shoes
- Water
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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
miranda_m
I’m so glad we stumbled across this experience. Pick up/drop off was easy. The guides were great and had a lot of knowledge about the area. The views are amazing. The 1st hike is steep and rocky, but doable. 2nd stop was super nice and peaceful. 3rd stop was our favorite. There were bathrooms at each stop which was nice since it was very outdoorsy. We got to see wildlife as well as sea life.
Reviews
4.9
based on 284 reviews
James_B, Apr 2026
Lovely day enjoying different parts of Byron Bay. This was a lovely day and there was only 6 of us it which was lovely. We got to see some lovely places and really enjoyed it.
miranda_m, Mar 2026
I’m so glad we stumbled across this experience. Pick up/drop off was easy. The guides were great and had a lot of knowledge about the area. The views are amazing. The 1st hike is steep and rocky, but doable. 2nd stop was super nice and peaceful. 3rd stop was our favorite. There were bathrooms at each stop which was nice since it was very outdoorsy. We got to see wildlife as well as sea life.
Stacey_F, Feb 2026
Amazing tour, Toby was awesome. The drive from Byron is super easy, and the waterfall is great. Afterward, there’s a lunch stop by the lake where you can go paddle boarding. The stop at the Three Sisters has a picturesque beach. Highly recommend
Sharon_T, Dec 2025
Absolutely fantastic trip! Had 3 stops, first we went to a beautiful waterfall for a swim, then on to a ti-tree lake where we had lunch and a swim. Paddle boards were available to use for free in the lake. We finished with a scenic walk above another beautiful beach. All in all a great way to spend 5 hours, and the music in the bus was great.
Livia_H, Apr 2025
The guide is super friendly and personable, his personality definitely makes the tour! Saw some pretty sights, the only thing that was a bit disappointing was that the tour was booked up with really young tour groups (I’m 25) and there were no other solo travellers on the tour to vibe with! Still a nice day, just make sure to bring shoes you’re willing to sacrifice and bring lots of water!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi liv!
Am glad you enjoyed the tour! Whilst we usually have an abundance of solo travellers on the tour we also cannot control this and allow all ages and groups to join!
All the best
Harry
Thomas_N, Mar 2025
Tom was fantastic from start to finish. He has great music taste which entertained whilst driving and was very informative too! He answered any questions and provided lots of information.
The trip itself was great - you see some beautiful sights and get to have fun paddle boarding!
Tom_M, Mar 2025
The experience was cancelled due to the weather and flooded roads to the waterfalls. A full refund was issued.
Alan_R, Mar 2025
Our tour guide Luc was awesome. So friendly and personable and genuine. And he really knew his stuff. He was a legit Aussie surfer dude who showed us all of the hidden spots around Byron Bay and made us feel like locals. His colorful stories about growing up in the area gave us a real taste and flavor for the area. He was totally chill and unhurried and we all had ample time to get to explore and enjoy each venue. It was a fabulous day of outdoor activities all thanks to Luc. Another great example of Viator partnering with the most knowledgeable and experienced local guides.
James_S, Feb 2025
Great fun chilled out day, Harry our guide was amazing. A fantastic way to spend the day outside side of Byron. Great swimming and stunning views
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Absolutely incredible experience! The waterfall and beaches tour by behind the bay was beyond amazing. The scenery was breathtaking, with the stunning waterfalls, lake and pristine hidden beaches. Harry was very knowledgeable on the area and surrounds, friendly, and made the whole day seamless, taking us to hidden gems and ensuring we had plenty of time to soak it all in. Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a day to escape, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommend it for anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure or anyone looking to further explore the incredible sites Byron has to offer!
Ella_C, Jan 2025
Such a great tour. Loved the locations we visited. So much fun paddle boarding and swimming in the lake.
Nikki_G, Jan 2025
Brilliant trip, we all loved it and got to pack in so much in a few hours, would highly recommend if you’re staying nearby.
Our guide Tom was great too!
Matt_L, Dec 2024
This Behind the Bay tour was incredible! Tom was so kind and knowledgeable - highly recommend all to go! Best Christmas present to my family :)
Agnes_F, Nov 2024
The guide was really nice, but the Tour and Organisation were not ok. To expansiv for the offer. I think ist better for go a walk yourselve.
Stuart_B, Sep 2024
Absolutely fantastic day trip. We were a small group of 6 so got the proper in person treatment. Our guide Mark was a top guy who clearly loved Byron Bay and the surrounding areas. We were shown some wonderful places and were treated to the perspective of a local.
Priya_T, Sep 2024
Thank you Harry for the most memorable tour! Harry was so informative and lovely throughout the whole tour! I really recommend this tour to everyone!
I will never forget!
I wish Harry did more tours !!!
Kelsey_S, May 2024
It was great to explore such beautiful locations in a relaxed atmosphere. Harry was a great tour guide with excellent music taste. It was nice being in a smaller group so you had the opportunity to talk to everyone. We also spotted some dolphins on our trip as a bonus.
Nikki_L, Apr 2024
We absolutely loved it! Harry was so nice, he showed us to all the good and hidden gems. The tea tree lake was also really nice ! And we saw some great look out points!
Vinni_R, Mar 2024
The lake was the first stop very relaxing then off to the falls I couldn’t walk all the way down but loved the view area and the atmosphere! Our tour guide Mark was soo great making sure we were safe and happy
Coralie_Q, Feb 2024
A perfect trip - each stop was completely unique and the day was really well paced.
Our tour guide Georgia was super friendly and obviously had a genuine passion for Byron.
There is no way I would have found these places without the day-trip and I learned a lot too!
Peter_C, Feb 2024
Great trip with everything as described. Plenty of time at each location and opportunities to go for a swim. Harry was a great host and picked/dropped us off at our accommodation. Thanks for a great day. Would recommend to others if you want to see outside of Byron Bay.
A few things to be aware of, access to Killen Falls is over a rocky path that you have to climb over so if you have mobility issues this is not the trip for you. Also, beware wearing rings if swimming in Killen Falls as water is so soft that hubbies wedding ring came off and lost 😔
Tina_B, Feb 2024
The tour was the highlight of my trip, Harry was great and very informative.
The te tree lake was my favourite. I highly recommend this tour
Antonia_T, Jan 2024
Tour was incredible, we had so much fun. Harry was a great guide, lovely guy and took us to see such beautiful places we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Nothing was rushed- made sure we all had a good time. Would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Trent_S, Jan 2024
The best day seeing places that you wouldn’t know about yourself. The pace was perfect and would 100% recommend anyone wanting to see more of Byron bay during their stay.
Olivia_D, Dec 2023
We enjoyed the day however we thought it was overpriced for what it was. It was quite misleading about the paddleboarding, we thought it would be 1 board each however it was 1 for the whole group to share.
The tour guide was friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for your feedback, however it is strange because I have been operating for 4 years now and no one has ever thought they would get a board each before..
Pumping up a stand up board takes at least 15 minutes. So if we had one for all 11 of you on this particular day that would be around 3 hours spent just on pumping each of the boards up!
As for the cost, please understand that as operators, we have a variety of costs associated. For example, the discounted $100 that you paid for the tour, 30% of this is taken by the booking platform you used to make the booking. On top of this, we have to pay for fuel, pay the guide, pay national park fees ($5 per head), not too mention all the liability insurances associated with running a tour business. After all of that we pay 25% tax.
Don't get me wrong, we all love a bargain, but as the cost of living increases, we as tour operators need to make a living also :)
Thanks for your feedback and hopefully that sheds some light on it for you.
All the best
Harry
jessica_k, Dec 2023
It was lovely to explore killen falls, ainsworth lake, and the broken head nature reserve. Such beautiful natural locations and really nice to travel in a small group so there was opportunity to get to know people and chat to them.
The tour was very laid back, this was a shame in some ways as it meant we didn’t receive a huge amount of knowledge and guidance about the area but in others ways it was good not to feel rushed or restricted like you can on some other tours.
All in all a great day
Julia_B, Nov 2023
Thanks Ryan for the nice Tour, had a great time and I saw beautiful places. My favorit places was definitely Killen falls.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks very much Julia! :)
Grace_H, Nov 2023
Harry the tour guide was a true highlight, along with the waterfalls, dolphins and wallabies of course! good mood from start to finish :)
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks Grace! You were a weapon with the headstands as well :D
Sarah_R, Nov 2023
Amazing tour, harry was so accomodating and the spots were incredible. Little hidden gems we wouldn’t have seen without this tour
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm delighted to hear that you had an amazing time!
Colombe_S, Oct 2023
Lovely experience! Locations are gorgeous, tour guide is really nice and considerate. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you!
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