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

HOW TO GET HERE

Written on July 2, 2009, in Uncategorized

ARRIVING BY PLANE – the closest airports are either the Gold Coast/Coolangatta International airport, which is about 40 mins North of Byron Bay on the Pacific Highway, or Ballina Domestic aiport, which is 35 mins south of Byron Bay on the Pacific Highway.  On the Gold Coast you can fly in via Jetstar or Virgin, [...]

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On shifting Sandshoes” will run for a two week season starting 15th July

Written on July 2, 2009, in Uncategorized

Hi everyone,
Do you love a good laugh?
I am producing a brilliant play written by Paul Davies, with Richard Vinycomb (ACE)as director. Info about us and the cast is at the bottom of this email.
“On shifting Sandshoes” will run for a two week season starting 15th July. Please make sure you catch this show.
It’s [...]

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Byron Bay Markets

Written on June 8, 2009, in Byron Bay Markets

The famous and highly eclectic market in Byron Bay is held the first Sunday of every month, at the Butler Street Reserve, corner of Butler and Sommerset Street. However, we also have markets on every Sunday of the month including The Channon Market, which is via Lismore and on the 2nd Sunday of the month, [...]

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