Byron Bay Information

 

Location

Byron Bay is Australia’s most easterly point. It’s 180km south of Brisbane and 800km north of Sydney.

Climate

The Byron Bay climate is sub-tropical. Daily max temperature: Jan – 27°C, Jul – 20.4°C. Monthly Average rainfall: Jan- 165.4mm, July – 92.9mm. For more information on Byron Bay weather please see the Bureau of Meteorology site

Festivals and events

Things to see and do in Byron Bay

  • Walk up to the historic lighthouse through Cape Byron Headland Reserve – see the magnificent views at the top.
  • Relax on over 40kms of beautiful, clean beaches in this coastal region.
  • Dive or snorkel to see the amazing ocean life in the Byron Bay Marine Park (one of the top ten dive sites in Australia)
  • Have a massage or take a Yoga class.
  • Browse the outlets of the Arts & Industry area
  • Go to the local Sunday markets, with colourful stalls full of gift items, food & drink and often live entertainment. The Byron Bay market is the first Sunday of every month.
  • Visit the Thursday morning food markets between 8 and 11am every week.
  • Visit the stunning hinterland with waterfalls, rainforests and an abundance of wildlife.
  • Have a surf lesson, go sea kayaking with dolphins or try one of the many local adventure tours
  • During the season of June to November it is possible to spot Humback Whales as they make their annual migration.
  • Enjoy a drink at one of Byron’s great pubs – see bands play for free every night.
  • Treat your tastebuds in the great restaurants and cafes in Byron Bay – many are in good food guides.

 

Recent Blog Posts

FISH HEADS

Written on January 30, 2010, in Uncategorized

Fishheads Restaurant in the Main Beach carpark, Byron Bay is always reliable. Had a terrifically tasty seafood risotto there Wednesday night. The rest of the group were equally complimentary about their food. You can always judge a restaurant on its duck and risotto dishes – and Fishheads gets a gold star. Very nice – just [...]

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MERMAIDS CAFE, Ballina Beach Village.

Written on January 25, 2010, in Uncategorized

Mermaids Cafe is a little gem. Take granny for a Sunday arvo drive and shout her lunch at the Mermaids Cafe located at the Ballina Beach Village, they have a really good take away menu with lots of fresh fish and chip type things. But if you ring ahead and make a booking they will [...]

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BEACH SAFETY

Written on January 25, 2010, in Uncategorized

The Surf Life Saving Association have a very good site that gives you lots of hints about what to do in our treacherous beach conditions. Have a look at www.surflifesaving.com.au – but here is a short reminder for everyone. Firstly you swim at your own risk if you swim on an unpatrolled beach. In the [...]

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