Campsite, Shack or Cabin? Choosing Byron Bay Accommodation

The right Byron Bay accommodation depends on your budget, your group and how you’d like to spend your days. Campsites suit people who want to be outdoors, cabins suit families who want a comfortable base, and a beach house or deluxe cabin gives bigger groups more room.

Broken Head Holiday Park is a beachfront park about seven kilometres south of Byron Bay, with options for each of these. Here’s how our stays compare, what each one costs and includes, and the key questions to ask before you book.

Which stay at Broken Head suits you?

Stay	Best for	Sleeps	From, per night*	Good to know
Unpowered campsite	Tents and self-sufficient caravans	Check when booking	$43 (2 people)	Grassed sites and concrete slabs
Powered campsite	Caravans and tents	Check when booking	$50 (2 adults)	Large, well-maintained sites with power
Beach Shack	Couples and pairs of friends	2	$150 (2 adults)	Bathroom and a basic kitchenette
1 Bedroom Beach Cabin	Small families	Up to 4	$150 (2 adults, 2 children)	En-suite in the A Class cabin, from $169
2 Bedroom Beach House	Families and small groups	Up to 5	$188 (2 adults, 2 children)	A rustic villa with a small deck
Deluxe Beach Cabin	Couples, families and small groups	Up to 6 (maximum 4 adults)	$213 (2 adults, 2 children)	Air conditioning, with interconnecting cabins available

*Starting prices for Sunday to Thursday in off-peak periods. Friday and Saturday nights cost a little more, and rates change with the season, so check the current price when you book.

What’s included in each stay?

Campsites

Our large, well-maintained sites cater for most tents and vans, with a choice of grassed sites and concrete slabs. You’ll have access to the camp kitchens, amenities and laundry. If you’re bringing a fifth wheeler or larger caravan, let reception know beforehand, as only a few sites will suit.

Campsites can’t be booked online because the sites vary in size, so call us on 02 6685 3245 or send an enquiry.

Beach Shacks

Each Beach Shack sleeps up to two people, with a choice of two single beds or a king bed. Tell reception which you’d prefer when you book. You’ll have a bathroom, a small bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a microwave and a Smart TV, plus a shared undercover verandah. It’s a simple, comfortable base for a couple or two friends.

1 Bedroom Beach Cabins

These self-contained cabins sleep up to four people, with a separate bedroom and bunk beds in the living area. They have a kitchen and an undercover patio. There are two classes to choose from:

• A Class: a queen bed and an en-suite
• B Class: a double bed and no en-suite, which makes it the more affordable choice

2 Bedroom Beach House

The Beach House is a rustic villa for up to five people. The master bedroom has a double bed, and the second bedroom has a double bunk, with a single on top and a double underneath. It has a fully self-contained kitchen, a fridge freezer, a bathroom, a Smart TV and a small deck for entertaining.

Deluxe Beach Cabins

Our most spacious cabins accommodate up to six guests, with a maximum of four adults. Each has a queen bed in the master bedroom, an en-suite, air conditioning, a Smart TV, a personal undercover patio and a fully self-contained kitchen with an oven and gas hob.

There are two layouts. The Interconnecting cabins have a double bunk in the second bedroom, a sofa bed in the lounge and a connecting door for small groups. The other Deluxe cabins have two sets of bunk beds in the second bedroom, which suits families with several kids.

How much do you want to spend?

Accommodation is often one of the biggest costs of a holiday, so it helps to compare like for like. For a family of two adults and two children staying on an off-peak weeknight, the starting prices look like this:

• Unpowered campsite: from $63, including $10 for each extra child
• Powered campsite: from $70, including $10 for each extra child
• B Class Beach Cabin: from $150
• A Class Beach Cabin: from $169
• Beach House: from $188
• Deluxe Beach Cabin: from $213

Extra guests are charged on arrival, at $20 per adult and $10 per child each night. If you plan to spend most of your time out exploring, a campsite or Beach Shack keeps things simple. Check our special deals for current offers.

How long is your holiday?

Check the minimum stay before you lock in your dates. Our Beach Cabins and Deluxe Beach Cabins have a two-night minimum in off-peak periods and a seven-night minimum during school holidays.

For a longer camping stay, good facilities really matter. Our campers have access to camp kitchens, a laundry with coin-operated washers and dryers, and free showers. Suffolk Park is about a three-minute drive away, with a supermarket, chemist, bakery and bottle shop for top-ups.

If you need to work while you’re away, free Wi-Fi is available to guests. It’s worth planning your calls for quieter parts of the day, as a holiday park is rarely silent.

What conveniences do you need?

If all you need is a bed and a shower, you can fill your days with adventures and come back for a good night’s sleep. Our Beach Shacks and cabins come with linen provided, so there’s less to pack.

If you’d like more comforts, make a list of your must-haves first. Do you want your own bathroom? Air conditioning? A full kitchen? A patio for morning coffee? Those answers will quickly narrow down your choices.

It’s also worth thinking about how far you’d like to be from town. Staying in the centre of Byron Bay puts you close to shops, restaurants and nightlife, while Broken Head puts you beside the beach and nature reserve, with town about a 10-minute drive away.

Are you travelling alone or with company?

Solo travellers and couples can keep things simple with a campsite or Beach Shack. Two friends can choose single beds in a shack, while couples can ask for the king bed.

Families can choose a Beach Cabin or the Beach House, and groups can look at our Deluxe Beach Cabins. Interconnecting cabins help when you’d like to keep everyone close but still have your own space.

Do you want to be social or get away from it all?

Camping is often the most social way to stay. Shared camp kitchens and BBQ areas make it easy to say hello to your neighbours, and kids tend to find each other quickly.

If you’d prefer more privacy, a cabin with its own kitchen and patio lets you keep to yourself. Travelling outside the school holidays usually means a quieter park too. If you’re here for the nightlife, you might prefer to stay closer to town, or check out our list of Byron Bay pubs and plan a safe way home.

What do you plan to do on your holiday?

Choose a base that’s close to what you love. Broken Head suits people who want to spend time on the beach, walk the Three Sisters track or watch for whales between May and November. The park’s location also suits surfing, swimming and fishing, and you can walk straight onto the sand.

If you’re after more of a thrill, our guide to adventure activities in Byron Bay has plenty of ideas. Day trips and restaurants are within easy reach too.

How will you get around?

A car gives you the most freedom here, and it makes it easy to explore nearby towns and the hinterland. Bangalow is about 20 minutes from the park, and Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby are around half an hour away. If you’d rather leave the car behind for a while, Suffolk Park is about a 20-minute walk along the beach.

Each cabin or site has one allocated parking space. Parking outside the park is pay and display, so keep that in mind if you’re travelling in more than one vehicle.

Do you plan to cook?

Cooking is a great way to save on a holiday. Our main camp kitchen has BBQs, a fridge and freezer, a microwave, a toaster and covered tables with ocean views, and there’s a smaller second camp kitchen too.

Here’s how the kitchens compare:

• Beach Shacks: a small, basic kitchenette with a microwave and bar fridge, suited to simple meals
• Beach Cabins: a kitchen inside the cabin
• Beach House: a fully self-contained kitchen and fridge freezer
• Deluxe Beach Cabins: a fully self-contained kitchen with an oven and gas hob

Local farmers markets are a good place to stock up, and our guide to what to buy locally can help you plan. Our camp kiosk also has basics, drinks and bagged ice.

Do you have accessibility or health needs?

Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean giving up your routine, and the beach and nearby walking trails make it easy to stay active. Our amenities block has accessible facilities. If you have specific access needs, please call us before you book so we can talk through which stay suits you best.

If you have dietary needs, Byron Bay has plenty of vegetarian and vegan cafes. A stay with a full kitchen also gives you more control over what you eat.

What do your kids love to do on holiday?

Families will find a playground and BBQ area behind the Beach Shacks, plus family rooms, a baby bath and a toddler toilet in the amenities. Lifeguards patrol Broken Head beach during the Christmas school holidays.

Bunk beds are a hit with many kids, and you’ll find them in our Beach Cabins, Beach House and Deluxe Beach Cabins. For more ideas, see our list of top playgrounds and our guide to activities for kids.

Are you travelling with pets?

Pets aren’t allowed at Broken Head Holiday Park. If your dog or cat is coming on holiday, you’ll need to look for pet-friendly accommodation or arrange care at home.

Rules also vary around the shire. Dogs must be on a lead unless they’re in a marked off-lead area, and some areas don’t allow dogs at all. Byron Shire Council has a map of its dog areas, so check it before you plan your beach days.

Are you travelling for a special occasion?

A beachside stay is a lovely way to mark a birthday or anniversary. Spend the day together on the sand, then head out to one of Byron Bay’s romantic restaurants. A Deluxe Beach Cabin gives you a little more comfort, with a queen bed, an en-suite and your own patio.

What kind of holiday suits you?

Still deciding? Your travel style can help:

• You’re out exploring all day: choose a campsite or Beach Shack, as you’ll mostly need a place to sleep.
• You like a slow start: choose a cabin with a patio, so you can enjoy breakfast outside.
• You love a routine: a self-contained kitchen makes it easy to keep your usual meals.
• You’re putting the kids first: choose a stay with bunks, close to the beach and playground.
• You want some time to yourselves: choose your own cabin, or interconnecting cabins if you’re in a group.

What to check before you book

• Bookings must be made by someone over 18, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Cabin bookings require current photo ID and a valid credit card.
• Extra charges apply for additional guests, depending on your room type.
• Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is at 10am.
• Campsite bookings have cancellation terms that vary by season, so read these before you confirm.
• Fires aren’t permitted, in line with NSW Rural Fire Service rules.

Discover Broken Head Holiday Park

From powered campsites to deluxe cabins, we have a stay to suit most holidays, all close to beautiful Broken Head beach. If you’re still not sure which is right for you, get in touch or call us on 02 6685 3245.

Check availability and book your cabin or Beach Shack online, or call us to book a campsite.