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

• Byron Underwater festival – 30th April – 4th May 2008
• Byron Bay Triathlon – held every year in May
• Splendour in the Grass
• Taste of Byron
• Byron Bay Writers Festival : 25th – 27th July 2008
• East Coast Blues and Roots Festival – Easter weekend every year
• Byron Bay Schoolies 2008 and 2009

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.

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