DESTINATION: Byron Bay

Byron Bay

One of Australia's most fashionable and popular holiday destinations, Byron Bay is renowned for its balmy climate and excellent surfing beaches; it is also a popular area for scuba diving. A whaling town in the 1950s, Byron Bay is now full of galleries, boutiques, cafes and 'new age' shops, reflecting the holiday atmosphere and alternative lifestyle of the town. It is such a popular tourist destination, in summer the locals are frequently outnumbered by the tourists.


Main Attractions

Cape Byron, a rocky promontory 107m high, is the most easterly point in Australia. Cape Byron Lighthouse beams its light over 40km out to sea. A walking trail leads past the lighthouse to the tip of the Cape and the amazing coastal views. In July, humpback whales can be seen as they migrate up the coast and then seen again in September, Whale Festival time, when they make their return journey. Exclusive Wategos Beach is wholly north-facing and therefore very popular with surfers.

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Bangalow, south-west of Byron Bay, is an interesting little village offering antique, craft and coffee shops.

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Region: Northern Rivers - Subtropical NSW

Blackbutts Lookout, Border Ranges National Park
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Scattered throughout the Northern Rivers are dozens of delightful towns, villages, and rural hamlets. There are classic country hotels, cafes and guest houses and an abundance of fetes, fairs and festivals. The region's cultural mix has produced a vibrant and exuberant regional identity, with thriving visual and performing arts communities. Food lovers will find a new taste sensation at every turn - with an almost unlimited choice of eating houses and dining styles. more

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