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Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point, 153 39 east, located on the North Coast of New South Wales. With its numerous pristine beaches, unspoiled hinterland, and relaxed lifestyle, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination.
Byron Bay accommodation, the relaxed traveller's paradise, is just a three hour drive from Brisbane and with its casual, carefree feel, boasts something for everyone. Located just off the Pacific Highway, 800 kms north of Sydney, 175 kms south of Brisbane. Airports are located in Ballina (30 mins south) or Coolangatta (60 mins north) and buses and trains arrive regularly.
Byron Shire has a population of close to 30,000, while the town of Byron Bay has a population of about 9,000.
Byron Bay enjoys warm summers and mild winters average temperature 25 degrees.
Over the years, with surfers in the 60's, hippies in the 70's, backpackers in the 80's, and everybody since, Byron Bay has gained a reputation of having a relaxed and often alternative atmosphere. Its atmosphere coupled with its many beaches, Julian Rocks marine reserve, Cape Byron lighthouse, unspoiled hinterland, and nearby world heritage listed national parks has helped cement Byron Bay as a world renowned place to visit.
The magical mix of residents, with their strong and varied points of view, has helped shape the Byron Bay we all love today. You won't find any high rise buildings or fast food giants, instead you are free to choose between a wide variety of places to stay, and get to enjoy an interesting mix of restaurants and cafes - many boasting award winning chefs.
Other highlights include:
Shopping the unique galleries and boutiques
The Byron Shire Markets held in different towns on each weekend
The East Coast Blues and Roots music festival held over the Easter long weekend
Nightlife
Annual food festival
Writers festival
Film festivalSo whether you're visiting from around the corner or around the world you should find plenty on offer in Byron Bay.History
Captain James Cook named Cape Byron in 1770 after John Byron, the grandfather of the famous poet Lord Byron. In 1828 Captain H.J. Rous called the bay to the cape's north Byron Bay.
Evidence shows Aborigines have lived and visited this area, which they call Walgun, for at least 22,000 years. At Palm Valley there is a midden and open camp site which is over 1,000 years old.
Today Byron Bay is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the East Coast of Australia.
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Cape Byron Lighthouse
Lighthouse Rd, Byron Bay Tel: 02 6685 8565
Built in 1901 the Cape Byron Lighthouse stands 113 metres above the sea and today houses Australia's most powerful light. The grounds around the lighthouse are open from 8am to 5.30pm daily. - Cape Byron Lighthouse is currently used as a base for whale watching.Admission to the grounds is free, but if you are driving there is a $4 parking fee. Tours of the lighthouse are conducted at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm on Tuesday and Thursday and at 10am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tours cost are: Adult - $8; Child/Concession - $6 (no children under 5); Family - $25. Group tours by arrangement.
Captain Cook Lookout
Located in the Cape Byron State Recreation Area the Captain Cook Lookout is the starting point for the Cape Byron Walking Track. This 3.5 kilometre walk takes you up to the lighthouse and back to the lookout on a looping track. On the way you will pass some of Byron's famous beaches plus take in some great views of the coastline.Julian Rocks Marine Reserve Off Cape Byron
Located about three kilometres off Cape Byron, Julian Rocks is an ancient sedimentary rock which is the remains of an volcanic eruption. This unique habitat provides shelter and food for more than 500 tropical and temperate fish species.Diving
As well as three dives per day at Julian Rocks, Sundive also offers snorkelling trips, training and dive trips to other locations. A dive trip to Julian Rocks with all equipment supplied plus guide costs $75.
For up to date diving conditions for Byron Bay - click here - updated every Sunday.See the Dolphins of Byron Bay Dolphin Kayaking offers eco adventures that promote the educational study of dolphins in Byron Bay. Tours are daily at 9am and 2pm and cost just $40 per person for three hours. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Learn to Surf
Whether you want to learn to surf - and what better place to do it than Byron Bay - or you just want to improve your technique the guys and gals at the Byron Bay Surf School can help you. Group lessons start from $45 for a four hour class or if it's private tuition you want two hours will cost you $85.
The best surf beaches are The Pass, Watego's Beach and Little Watego's Beach.See Byron on a Motor Bike
What better way to see Byron Bay and the surrounding area than on a cruiser? A one hour guided tour with Ride-On Motorcycles will cost you $78.
Jump the Beach "Change Your Life!"
Jump the Beach with Skydive Cape Byron. Tandem skydive jumps over the most spectacular coast in Australia start from as little as $229.
Learn to Fly the Trapeze
This is a great way for the kids to spend a couple of hours. In just two hours they can learn how to fly the trapeze (with a safety harness and net) and in the school holidays there are also circus schools. Two hour flying trapeze classes are $35 and circus classes are $25.
Learn Massage
More happens at the Byron Surf Club than you might expect, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 5pm massage classes are held. For just $50 you learn how to give a massage and in return receive one.
Award Winning Restaurant
Located in the Beach Hotel, Fins, is an award winning restaurant where chef Steven Snow serves up innovative and nutritious local seafood.
- Five local golf courses
- Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Festivals
- Writers festival, interviews and panel discussions
Other interesting Byron Bay web sites:
- Walking in Nature Reserve Parks
- Byron Bay Community Centre
- Byron Bay's Visitor Guide
- A showcase of the great local artistic talent - galleries, photographers, exhibits, artists
- Byron Bay Camera House, Accessories and photography
- Beesworks in Byron Bay make the most beautiful pure beeswax and blended candles. A huge variety at excellent prices.
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