Media & collateral
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
Fast facts, images, logos, video and awards. Everything on this page is free to use for editorial coverage and by trade partners promoting Crystal Castle.
Fast facts
Boilerplate. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens is a 10-hectare subtropical sanctuary in the hills behind Byron Bay, home to the world's largest collection of giant natural crystals, the Kalachakra World Peace Stupa blessed by the Dalai Lama, a labyrinth, rainforest walks and the vegetarian Lotus Café. Founded by Naren King in 1986 and still family-run, it welcomes more than 75,000 guests a year and holds Quality Tourism accreditations for sustainability and accessibility. 81 Monet Drive, Montecollum NSW 2482. crystalcastle.com.au
Downloads
Image library
Free to use for editorial coverage and by trade partners promoting Crystal Castle. Credit: Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Click any image for the full-size file; the ZIP above has them all.
Print-resolution originals and images of specific spaces (Sun Room, Moon Room, Rainbow Room, the Stupa) on request.
Logos
Three lockups, three colours, three sizes each, all transparent PNG. Take the individual file you need or the whole pack from Downloads above.
Use slate on white and light backgrounds, blush or white on dark ones and over photography. Leave clear space of at least the height of the flower mark on every side. Please don't recolour, rotate, stretch or reconstruct the logo. Vector originals: SVG above for the stacked lockup and the mark; AI and EPS for any lockup on request.
Video
Crystal Castle in 60 Seconds. Broadcast-quality B-roll (4K) is available on request.
Awards, accreditations and in the news
- ◆NSW Tourism Awards 2025 — Silver, Tourist Attractions. North Coast Regional Tourism Awards 2025 — Gold, Tourist Attractions.
- ◆North Coast Regional Tourism Awards 2026 — Silver, Excellence in Accessible Tourism; Bronze, Tourist Attractions. State finalists announced 6 October 2026.
- ◆Accreditations — Quality Tourism Framework: Sustainable Tourism, Accessible Tourism (four of five pillars); ATIC Tourism Emissions Reduction; ATEC Export Ready member.
- ◆Guest ratings — 97% of guests rate their visit 4 or 5 stars (post-visit survey, 4,484 responses in FY26); Google 4.5 stars across 4,000+ reviews.
- ◆Byron Coast Times, 6 July 2026 — the Dalai Lama's 91st birthday ceremony at Crystal Castle. Read it ›
- ◆Seven News, 14 July 2026 — the Gyuto Monks of Tibet in residence at Crystal Castle (June–August 2026).
- ◆Tweed Coast Times, 9 August 2026 — the monks' first whales, at Cape Byron. Read it ›
More coverage on request. The Seven News segment (14 July 2026) is available as a file — ask and we'll send it.
Filming, photography and media visits
- ◆Media visits are hosted by arrangement, usually weekdays. Tell us your outlet, angle and dates and we'll host you properly.
- ◆Commercial filming and photography need written approval in advance. Drones need written approval and a licensed operator; the site is a place of quiet for guests and none fly during opening hours without agreement.
- ◆Blackout periods for filming: NSW and Queensland school holidays, Easter weekend, and 27 December to 11 January.
- ◆Sensitivity — the Stupa and the meditation spaces are sacred spaces for many guests. Photograph people only with their consent; no filming inside ceremonies.
Media contact
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We’re open to media enquiries, image requests, filming approvals and interviews, and we can’t wait to work with you.
info@crystalcastle.com.au · +61 2 6684 3111
We reply within 2 business days. Trade enquiries: trade.crystalcastle.com.au