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Wildlife · Northern Rivers hinterland · 20km from Byron
Near Gold Coast: Crystal Castle Admission Ticket
Skip-the-line entry. World's tallest crystals + amethyst cave + Buddha garden + rainforest walks.
Highlights
- World's tallest crystals
- Amethyst cave
- Buddha garden + rainforest walks
About this tour
Just 45 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, discover a serene sanctuary in Byron Bay’s hinterland by pre-booking your admission ticket for Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens.
Crystal Castle is a magical sanctuary that’s home to the world’s largest collection of giant crystals.
Stand between the towering Crystal Guardians - the tallest smoky quartz geodes ever found at 5.5 metres tall.
Sit inside the Dragon Egg, a 120-million-year-old amethyst crystal cave.
Walk the Crystal Labyrinth, inspired by the Chartres Cathedral, and touch the World Peace Stupa, blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Your Day Pass includes a Crystal Singing Bowls session (12 pm & 3 pm), a Crystal Meditation session (1:30 pm), and a Guided Tour (11 am). Enjoy vegetarian meals at the Lotus Café. Browse Castle Jewels for quality crystals and jewellery.
Pre-booked admission to Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens Save time with a pre-purchased online ticket Walking shoes and a hat are recommended
Why we list this tour
We're an independent backpacker guide to Byron Bay. This tour is part of the broader Viator catalogue we list to give you a complete picture of what's bookable in the region — beyond our hand-picked editorial directory of local operators we know personally.
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For more context on tour-booking economics + how we work with operators, see our operator partnership page. For the local-operator alternatives we know best (Soul Surf School, Go Sea Kayak, Cape Byron Kayaks, Sundive, Aunty Delta Kay's Bundjalung walks), see our editorial things-to-do directory.