Byron Bay
Surf, hinterland, celebrities, uber-cool eateries – this glam beach town with a Bohemian past has all the makings of a good time. Here’s your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights.
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors
Cut through the Hemsworth hype, and you may be shocked by what you still don’t know about Australia’s most talked-about beach town.
The best places to stay
There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.
The Good Food guide to eating and drinking
The most delicious and innovative crop of restaurants outside our capital cities can now be found in Byron Bay. Here’s everywhere you need to know about.
Top places to eat and drink
First came the hippies, surfers and celebrities. More recently, a swell of chefs and foodies have moved in, taking its food scene to another level.
10 hidden highlights that most visitors miss
From a powerful waterfall formed 20 million years ago to a hidden swimming spot, check out some of the region’s lesser-known attractions.
The best times to visit
With an eclectic calendar of annual events and superb year-round weather, there’s never really a bad time to go – but each season offers something entirely unique.
The must-do highlights in three days
Tick off Byron Bay’s top attractions and explore its lesser-known neighbours and hinterland gems in a long weekend with this action-packed itinerary.
Ticking off the three key goals of a Byron holiday
A new hotel puts us in good stead to achieve the goals of Byron’s famous sign, “Cheer up, slow down, chill out”.
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