Title: Things to Do in Eltham in 2026 | Expedia.com [Eltham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Eltham.dx3000435613)[Hotels in Eltham](https://expedia.com/Eltham-Hotels.d3000435613.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Eltham](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Eltham.d3000435613.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Eltham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Eltham.d3000435613.Car-Rental-Guide)[Eltham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Eltham.d3000435613.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Eltham ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Eltham Types of activities [Eltham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Eltham.dx3000435613) ![Eltham Valley Pantry is a great spot to have lunch. There's a pecan farm onsite, and ample space for a stroll. It's also certainly a great place to relax with kids, as they can wander and you can easily keep an eye on them.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435613/d5e3e4f7-8774-4d6c-8009-59a820d69b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eltham Valley Pantry is a great spot to have lunch. There's a pecan farm onsite, and ample space for a stroll. It's also certainly a great place to relax with kids, as they can wander and you can easily keep an eye on them.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435613/d5e3e4f7-8774-4d6c-8009-59a820d69b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Eltham must see attractions ### 1\. Wategos Beach Wategos Beach is a beautifully protected crescent beach that huddles below the most easterly point in mainland Australia. Swim and play in the gentle waves that roll in from the north or explore the grassy foreshore. With scenic picnic facilities, a shady promenade and walking tracks to the top of the spectacular cape, this beach is a great spot to bring the family for a day of fun by the beach. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Wategos-Beach-Byron-Bay.d6086981.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wategos Beach which includes a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086981/af69f7f5-cada-4b0a-a6bd-751cc933838b.jpg) ### 2\. Main Beach Main Beach is an urban bay that runs along the busiest part of Byron Bay along the Pacific Ocean. It is flanked by a picturesque topography of parks, nature trails and lookout spots. Bring your kids to play on this family-friendly beach on a warm and clear day. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Main-Beach-Byron-Bay.d6086972.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086972/0bbb20a9-7ef9-4944-8ca0-4aba23a7bc95.jpg) ### 3\. Cape Byron Lighthouse Standing on Australia’s far-eastern edge, the Cape Byron Lighthouse has been sending its bright beam over the Pacific Ocean each night since 1901\. Explore the lighthouse’s awe-inspiring precinct and be treated to some of the most spectacular coastal views in Byron Bay. Spot turtles and dolphins or watch the surfers carving up the waves offshore. Check out the on-site Maritime Museum and learn seafaring stories and tales of shipwrecks. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Cape-Byron-Lighthouse-Byron-Bay.d6086977.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape Byron Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086977/385acd7b-0845-444c-bf8b-0d2fbdbf7cd3.jpg) ### 4\. Belongil Beach Discover some of Byron Bay’s best-kept secrets when you explore Belongil Beach. Stretching north from Byron Bay’s seawall toward the mouth of the meandering Belongil Creek, this 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) strip of golden sands has plenty of space and diverse appeal. The whole family can enjoy a relaxing swim under the watchful supervision of the local surf lifesaving club. Get your snorkel and mask on to discover the mysteries of the SS Wollongbar shipwreck or enjoy ultimate freedom at the beach’s nudist section. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Belongil-Beach-New-South-Wales.d6086978.Vacation-Attraction) ![Byron Bay featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086978/eba70b32-f68b-4adc-8dd4-e57cea7bacc0.jpg) ### 5\. Clarkes Beach People from across the world flock to Byron Bay, known for designer boutiques and award-winning restaurants with a backdrop of dazzling beaches, including Clarkes Beach. This spot is just far enough from the main beach to keep crowds to a minimum. Spend lazy days surfing and spotting dolphins, with loads of space to yourself on the golden sand. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Clarkes-Beach-Byron-Bay.d553248635949090797.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clarkes Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635949090797/16d363a4-745b-4a7e-ae67-8645fe03e613.jpg) ### 6\. Kings Beach Kings Beach is a picturesque and isolated sandy stretch surrounded by dense thickets of rainforest. It is known as a gay-friendly area and is surrounded by scenic nature paths with excellent views of tropical vegetation and the Pacific Ocean. Lay down a blanket for a picnic and stay all afternoon on the soft, white sand. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Kings-Beach-New-South-Wales.d6086983.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kings Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086983/afb98997-cccb-4543-a39a-95749f8dabe6.jpg) ### 7\. Tallow Beach Explore the shoreline of Tallow Beach to experience the natural beauty of the North Coast, where soft sands meet the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean. Stretching between Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Broken Head Nature Reserve, Tallow Beach sits on the edge of the coastal wilderness and presents fantastic opportunities for wildlife spotting. Relax on the sand, swim in the waves or cast a beach-fishing line at this expansive stretch of coast. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Tallow-Beach-New-South-Wales.d6086975.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tallow Beach showing a sandy beach and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086975/8c35aea6-0145-4c5d-bf81-a3cf190df536.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000435613) ## Recommended things to do in Eltham | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson](/things-to-do/lennox-head-2-hour-beginners-surfing-lesson.a4740061.activity-details): $50 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson](/things-to-do/lennox-head-2-hour-beginners-surfing-lesson.a4740061.activity-details)[Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding](/things-to-do/behind-the-bay-explore-like-a-local.a3646816.activity-details)[Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour](/things-to-do/bangalow-native-bush-food-tour.a49905392.activity-details)[2 Night Rainforest Glamping Adventure near Byron Bay](/things-to-do/2-night-rainforest-glamping-adventure-near-byron-bay.a50941992.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding](/things-to-do/behind-the-bay-explore-like-a-local.a3646816.activity-details)[Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour](/things-to-do/bangalow-native-bush-food-tour.a49905392.activity-details)[2 Night Rainforest Glamping Adventure near Byron Bay](/things-to-do/2-night-rainforest-glamping-adventure-near-byron-bay.a50941992.activity-details) | ## What to do in Eltham --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Eltham? 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