Byron Bay
The world-famous Byron Bay
is a very popular and safe tourist destination, beloved by Australians and international
travellers alike. It's renowned for its surfing beaches, beautiful scenery and
great nightlife. There's always plenty to do in the Byron Bay
region. Experience the local Sunday markets, filled with colourful stalls that
sell everything from gifts and clothing to food and plants. Sample the many cafés
and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets. Select from a huge range
of activities that includes surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, skydiving, mountain biking, book a relaxing massage, or just chilling out on the 40-plus
kilometers of beautiful local beaches.
Byron Bay hosts numerous international events, such as the famous Blues & Roots Festival
and Splendour in
the Grass, attracting some of the world's best musicians and bands. Many
other events also take place here throughout the year, such as A Taste of Byron, the Byron Bay
Writers Festival, and the Byron Bay Triathlon.
Overlooking the picturesque seaside town of Byron Bay is the Cape Byron Lighthouse. A wonderful
coastal walking trail of about five kilometers winds from the town to the
lighthouse –and is a must for all visitors. Once you get to the top of the Cape,
enjoy breathtaking views of Byron
Bay and the Julian Rocks
Marine Reserve. You'll also have a chance to spot the local dolphins; a special
treat is provided by the migrating humpback whales, who travel through the area
from June to October.
Location
Cape Byron
is Australia's most easterly
point, located on the far north coast of New
South Wales. It is close to the Gold Coast and Brisbane, which are just across the Queensland border. Byron
Bay is about 170 kilometers south of Brisbane and 790 kilometers north of Sydney.
Climate
Byron Bay has a subtropical climate. The daily maximum temperature is
about 27°C. in January and about 20.4°C. in July. For more information on the
local and Australian climate, see the Bureau of Meteorology's website.
Things to see and do around Byron Bay:
-
Walk up to the historic lighthouse through the
Cape Byron Headland Reserve.
- Visit the stunning inland national parks, with
their waterfalls, subtropical rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife.
- Dive or snorkel to see the amazing ocean life
in Cape Byron Marine Park;
the area is listed as one of Australia's
Top Ten Dive Sites.
- Visit the local markets with stalls of crafts,
food and gifts.
- During the season between June and October,
it's possible to spot humpback whales as they make their annual migration.
- Go horseback riding on the beach.
- Hang glide over Cape Byron.
-
Skydive or go on a hot air balloon ride.
Getting to Byron Bay
The closest international airport is Brisbane (about 2.5 hours' drive from Byron Bay).
There are connecting flights from Sydney
to Ballina, the local airport (a 25-minute drive away) or the Gold Coast
airport (about a one hour drive).
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