Byron Bay Wetlands

Use the online form to renew your Permit and pay your renewal fee.

Cost $20. 

Renew your bird watching permit online

Once you have submitted your form and payment, we will reinstate your bird watching tag.

Renewed tags will be valid for two years.

Use the online form to apply and pay for a New Access Permit for the Byron Bay Wetlands. 

Cost $50

Apply for a NEW bird watching permit online

Once we have received your payment, we will post to the address provided in the form.

The tag is valid for two years. After this you will need to pay a renewal fee to extend access. 

Apply for a Visitor Access Permit using the online form.

Visitor permits are only issued to residents outside of the Richmond Tweed Library catchment.

Apply for a Visitor Access Permit online

Once you have submitted your application, please call to arrange collection of your bird watching tag from the Council depot.

• Phone: 02 6685 9300
• Address: Byron Council Depot, 10 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay.
• Time: Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 4.00pm.

There is a charge of $50 if the tag is not returned. 

Use the online form to make an educational excursion or group booking for the Byron Bay Wetlands.  

Apply to make a group booking online

We will contact you to confirm the booking and provide access information.

Please read the information about site safety before you submit your form.