Adventure to the stunning Killen Falls, take a drive through the hinterland’s rolling hills, indulge in lunch at Doma Cafe, and take in the breathtaking beauty of Minyon Falls. This day trip showcases some of the best the Byron Shire has to offer.

Killen Falls


Located a short 30-minute drive from Byron Bay, Killen Falls is an incredible waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by dense, green rainforest, and eroded rocks. The 10m waterfall, a part of Emigrant Creek, can be accessed by a short walking track. Be aware, this track is pretty rocky and slippery with a steep decline, so may not be suitable for young children. The track will lead you right to the base of the roaring falls – it’s spectacular.

What makes Killen Falls so special is the cave-like rocks that surround the water; you can even walk and sit behind the waterfall without getting wet!

Drive Through Byron’s Hinterland

After Killen Falls, drive north into Federal. The scenic half-hour drive winds through back roads, under towering trees, and past picture-perfect views. Byron is well-known for it’s world-class beaches, and the countryside is just as beautiful.

Lunch at Doma Cafe

Situated in the quiet village of Federal, Doma Cafe is a well-known lunch-spot loved by locals and visitors alike. A unique blend of cafe classics and Japanese specialties makes for some of the most unique (and delicious) dishes in the area. Think halloumi burgers topped with Japanese hash brown, and huge sushi cones too pretty to eat. In addition, there’s a variety of cakes and great coffee.

All of this is served in a laidback ‘back yard’ environment, complete with dogs and chickens!

Minyon Falls


After lunch, head to Minyon Falls. Situated a 30-minute drive from Doma Cafe, Minyon Falls is a showcase of nature’s beauty in the Nightcap National Park. The waterfall cascades over 100m of rhyolite cliffs, which once were a part of the huge Tweed Volcano. The tops of these cliffs are dotted with towering Australian eucalyptus trees, including blackbutt and scribbly gum. The waterfall rains into a natural pool, ideal for swimming in in the warmer months.

Minyon Falls can be viewed from the Minyon Falls Lookout, or on the 7.5km Minyon Falls loop walking track, which is quite difficult and takes about 4 hours to complete.

After the second waterfall of the day, head home to Byron Bay, which is about an hours drive east.