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Byron Bay

4.4
Lighthouses · Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing · Hiking Trails
Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country. Surrounded by dense forests and sporting long sandy beaches, the town exudes a laid-back atmosphere favored by younger travelers, artists, and nature lovers. Surfing ranks among the top things to do at Byron Bay, and each year hundreds come here to catch the perfect wave. The town's population of around 5,000 increases exponentially at high season, especially during its numerous festivals. Probably the busiest and the rowdiest period in Byron Bay is between late November and mid-December, when high school graduates flock to the town during "schoolies week." Explore the family-friendly attractions of Byron Bay and add them to your vacation plans using our Australia online tour builder.
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    Top Byron Bay tours

    FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride from Main Beach
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    FROM $78 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Hour Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience in Byron Bay
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    Popular things to do in Byron Bay

    Cape Byron Walking Track
    Hiking Trail
    Cape Byron Walking Track
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cape Byron Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Cape Byron Lighthouse
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Stand-Up Paddleboarding
    Stand-Up Paddleboarding
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Byron Bay

    Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens ©
    Playground
    Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
    Mullumbimby
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre ©
    Art Gallery
    Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
    Murwillumbah
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Lennox Head Beach
    Beach
    Lennox Head Beach
    Lennox Head
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Macadamia Castle ©
    Theme Park
    Macadamia Castle
    Knockrow
    2.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Spas in Byron Bay

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    Spa
    Spas
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Day Spa @ Byron Women's Retreat
    Spa
    Day Spa @ Byron Women's Retreat
    Suffolk Park
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kirsten Tremlett: Naturopathic Herbalist & Massage Therapist ©
    Spa
    Kirsten Tremlett: Naturopathic Herbalist & Massage Therapist
    Suffolk Park
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Spa / Wellness
    Spas & Wellness
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Byron Bay

    Byron Wellbeing Health Retreats
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    Byron Wellbeing Health Retreats
    Suffolk Park
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Horseback Riding Tour
    Horseback Riding Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wildlife in Byron Bay

    Sundive Byron Bay ©
    Shark Diving
    Sundive Byron Bay
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Byron Bay Dive Centre ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Byron Bay Dive Centre
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Byron Bay

    Arakwal National Park ©
    National Park
    Arakwal National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Featured attractions

    Kirsten Tremlett: Naturopathic Herbalist & Massage Therapist ©
    Spa
    Kirsten Tremlett: Naturopathic Herbalist & Massage Therapist
    Suffolk Park
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Farm Byron Bay ©
    Farm
    The Farm Byron Bay
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Belongil Beach ©
    Beach
    Belongil Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Stone & Wood Brewery ©
    Brewery
    Stone & Wood Brewery
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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    Tourism Australia

    Message from Tourism Australia

    Mainland Australia's easternmost town is a melting pot of surf culture, alternative lifestyles and hedonistic pursuits. Unwind in mainland Australia's easternmost town. It's home to excellent beaches, lush rainforests, great regional dining and new-age retreats. You won't want to leave. Domestic flights arrive at Ballina Airport, a 25 minute drive south of Byron Bay, or at Gold Coast Airport, a 45 minute drive north of Byron Bay. Many people choose to drive to Byron Bay: it’s about a nine hour drive north from Sydney or a two hour drive south from Brisbane.