June in the Northern Rivers: what's on outside Byron

June in the wider Northern Rivers region (the area around Byron — Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow, Lennox Head) offers low-key but worthwhile events. The June calendar in 2026:

- Brunswick Heads markets — every 1st Saturday of the month. Small but consistent. Local artisan + food vendors. Brunswick Heads Memorial Park. - Mullumbimby Farmers Market — every Friday 7-11am. The pick of the regional farmers markets. Local organic produce, coffee carts, small live music. - Cape Byron Lighthouse tours — guided tours of the lighthouse or the Maritime Museum run on limited days and times each week; park entry fees apply at the lighthouse car park. - Local pub trivia — most weekends, mid-week at The Northern, The Rails, Beach Hotel.

Day-trip ideas for June (clear winter days are common): - Killen Falls near Tintenbar — short walk + swimming hole. - Wollumbin (Mt Warning) Lyrebird track — the summit track remains closed, and NPWS says its future will follow the wishes of Aboriginal custodians; the short Lyrebird track near the base leads to a rainforest lookout. - Lennox Point — drive to the headland lookout. Sunset is spectacular. - Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens — best done on a clear winter day, the colour of the geodes pops in winter sun.

The Northern Rivers is dotted with small communities, mainly inland from the coast. Each has its own personality. Worth a few days exploring if you have time.