Arakwal National Park, Nature reserve in Byron Shire Council, Australia
The national park stretches along three kilometers of Tallow Beach with sand dunes and coastal heath near Cape Byron Lighthouse.
The New South Wales government and Byron Bay Arakwal Aboriginal community established this protected area through a land agreement in 2001.
The Bundjalung People participate in park management through a committee that includes representatives from National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Visitors can engage in swimming, surfing, fishing, and whale watching activities throughout the 1.99 square kilometer coastal reserve.
The park protects Wallum country with specific habitats for endangered native frogs, including the Wallum Froglet and Wallum Sedge Frog.
Location: Byron Shire Council
Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: -28.65893,153.62361
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:16
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