Stretching inland from Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Bay’s hinterland is filled with gorgeous villages, stunning scenery and a tranquillity that washes urban stresses from every visitor.

Here’s a snapshot of some waterfalls near Byron Bay well worth checking out.

Here are five of the best local Byron Bay walks to enjoy during your next visit.

As a visitor to the Belongil estuary, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in a piece of paradise far, far away from civilisation.