Byron Bay Area, New South Wales

Byron Bay Lighthouse Byron Bay is a popular beach resort and offers an alternative lifestyle. Renowned for its pristine white sand surfing beaches and surrounding beautiful

rainforests, Byron Bay enjoys a relaxed and informal lifestyle. Relax in one of the many beautiful accommodation retreats, indulge in a luxury spa

treatment or visit one of the many therapeutic healing centres in Byron. Enjoy the rich variety of adventure sports, boutique shopping, fine dining and live

entertainment. The monthly art and craft markets in the area are very popular with one held in a different town each weekend.

The Cape Byron Lighthouse dominates Australia's most easterly point and is a popular place to visit for its spectacular views. Surrounding towns include

Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby (the biggest little town in NSW) and Bangalow (for antique and curios shopping). Byron Bay is a short drive to Ballina/

Lennox Head and the Tweed area.

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Backpacking in the tropics

Byron Bay and the surrounding area is a magnet for backpackers from all over the world. They flock here for the laid-back lifestyle, Byron Bay's rocking nightlife, the sun and surf, and the many adventures into the tropical hinterland. World class backpacker lodges offer cheap accommodation.

Beach bohemia

A free-spirited place, the coastal town of Byron Bay is world famous for its beaches, surfing, diving, and whale-watching. A thriving artistic and 'alternative' lifestyle centre, this tropical beach bohemia attracts both backpackers and those with a mind for sophistication. more

Surf and dive

Gorgeous beaches along the coast offer both safe swimming and some of Australia's best surfing. Scuba dive at Julian Rocks and you may come face to face with wobbegong and grey nurse sharks, loggerhead turtles and manta rays. Spot migrating whales from the headlands from May to September. more