Wander Byron operates within Cape Byron State conservation area and under an exclusive licence with NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Walgun, as Cape Byron is known by its traditional custodians, maintains spiritual, cultural and historical importance for the Bundjalung of Byron Bay (Arakwal) Aboriginal People. Aboriginal people have lived in the area for more than 40,000 years. Everything in the landscape has significance – land and waterways, plants and animals are associated with dreaming stories, cultural learning, cultural activities and cultural uses. It’s imperative that we all work together to conserve these areas.

The rocks forming the headland of Cape Byron are sedimentary, laid down on the seabed 300-500 million years ago. Movement of the earth’s crust later on heaved these layers above sea level, contorting and tilting them. More recently (1901), Australia’s most powerful lighthouse first opened on the headland approximately 100m above sea level.

For every guided tour booked, Wander gives $3.50 to NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. The money is used to monitor vulnerable species and address threats, which can include feral animals, weeds and fire, and implements actions to target their impacts. There are a number of significant Aboriginal sites and artefacts within Cape Byron Conservation Area and the money also goes towards protecting these important cultural items.