Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a small New South Wales beach town that sits on the eastern most point of Australia’s mainland. It is 140 km south of Brisbane and 600 km north of Sydney. It is a popular tourist attraction, especially for backpackers.

Most visitors are attracted by Byron Bay’s beauty and all of the activities and events it has to offer. One of its main draws is the surf. People come from all over the world to surf at Byron’s spectacular beaches. The clean stretch of golden white sand is the perfect contrast to clear blue skies and perfect waves crashing down. You can also go snorkeling or scuba diving, also popular due to the fact that Byron Bay is where temperate and tropical waters meet. For those who seek higher thrills, you can soar down over Byron’s beauty by skydiving. There is also an active whale watching industry, which is a significant contributor to the local economy.

Byron Bay is also home to Byron Bay Lighthouse, which has the most powerful beacon in Australia. The lighthouse is a wonderful lookout point, sitting at the peak of a large hill, overlooking the town. One of the best ways to visit the lighthouse is by riding a bike up to the summit. Additionally, most area hostels promote or run daily excursions that take participants up to the lighthouse to sit and watch the sun rise from behind the expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

Byron Bay is a quaint little haven, with cafés, restaurants and shops lining the streets in the centre of the town. There is also an active nightlife, driven mainly by tourists and backpackers. Some of the main hotspots are Cheeky Monkey’s, Cocomangas and the Top Hat Bar.

Residents of Byron Bay generally lead laid back or alternative lifestyles. Organic and vegetarian diets are popular and there are many artists and musicians in the city.

The town also hosts many yoga events, pagan assemblies, and music festivals like Splendour in the Grass and the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival. Other events include the Byron Bay Writers Festival, the Byron Bay Film Festival and the Byron Underwater Festival. During these occasions, the town often swells to full capacity from the volume of visitors.

Byron Bay is a small but absolutely lovely beach town that is perfect for relaxing, enjoying the scenery, shopping, discovering new local restaurants and taking part in many outdoor activities and festivals. It is one of Australia’s best locations to spend some time unwinding without having to leave behind life’s conveniences.