North of town under the Big Avocado, this fruity theme-park plantation claims to have the world's largest collection of rare and tropical fruit – 500 varieties in total. It offers guided tractor tours, tastings, boat rides, native-critter spotting, a petting zoo and a miniature train.
Tropical Fruit World
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
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24.4 MILES
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Nearby Byron Bay & Northern NSW attractions
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