Fast facts
- A quiet seaside village situated at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach between Ballina and Byron Bay
- Named after the headland that stands sentinel at its southern gateway
- 758 km north of Sydney, population 2,000
Why go there
It’s a quiet, coastal village that attracts visitors who love to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the area. Surfers know the beach well for its internationally famous right-hand point break, and many make the pilgrimage to surf the local waves.
From May to October, Lennox Head is an excellent spot to watch the migratory humpback whales pass close to shore.
History
When the Europeans arrived in the area, about 5,000 members of the Bundjalung tribe – the original inhabitants of the area – lived there.
In the 1860s the area attracted the interest of the European settlers. James Ainsworth was the first to take up land in the area behind Seven Mile Beach. Timber cutters and farmers settled in the district in 1865, and soon after dairy farms and sugar cane plantations were established.
Things to do
- Have a go at fishing, surfing or just relaxing, the main pastimes here.
- Walk the seven miles of pristine beach at Seven Mile Beach.
- Watch the hang-gliders take off from Pat Morton Lookout.
Events
- Gromfest, a junior surfing event held in July.
- All Girls Surf Showdown, in June.
- Lennox Masters Surf Classic, held bi-annually in April.
Don’t miss
- Enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants in the village.
- Shopping for surf and resort wear at the funky boutiques.
- Heading north to Lake Ainsworth, where its tannin-stained waters are popular for sail-boarding and canoeing.
- Fishing from the beach – you’re sure to catch something.
- Feasting on a meal of fish and chips under the pandanus palms opposite the beach in town.
