beaches
The best beaches to explore
Sit on the grass before dinner and listen to the musicians as you watch the sea. The beach is changed by recent storms and erosion , but still beautiful
79 locals recommend
Main Beach, Byron Bay
Main BeachSit on the grass before dinner and listen to the musicians as you watch the sea. The beach is changed by recent storms and erosion , but still beautiful
Best beach to park yourself for the day. Dog friendly . Grab a pizza from treehouse across the road too
73 locals recommend
Belongil Beach
Best beach to park yourself for the day. Dog friendly . Grab a pizza from treehouse across the road too
A bit of a walk down a lot of stairs and you are in a remote stunning beach which could be in Europe surrounded by cliffs. Bring an esky and shade. And be prepared for the stairs. It’s worth it
38 locals recommend
Whites Beach
A bit of a walk down a lot of stairs and you are in a remote stunning beach which could be in Europe surrounded by cliffs. Bring an esky and shade. And be prepared for the stairs. It’s worth it
Go via the caravan park to Suffolk park beach , turn right walk 5 min and follow the tea tree and visit the tea tree lakes . Sacred aboriginal place
Alcorn Street
Alcorn StreetGo via the caravan park to Suffolk park beach , turn right walk 5 min and follow the tea tree and visit the tea tree lakes . Sacred aboriginal place
Beautiful place to enjoy Byron . Hint if busy Park at captain cooks car park and walk to the pass - must pay for parking here
131 locals recommend
The Pass
Beautiful place to enjoy Byron . Hint if busy Park at captain cooks car park and walk to the pass - must pay for parking here
Food scene
Restaurants cafes
The Byron Bay General Store
26 Bangalow RdMimosa Byron Bay
1 Byron StGood vegetarian banquet and cheap
No Bones
11 Fletcher StAmazing vegan food. Love it here .
OSushi Restaurant Byron Bay
90-96 Jonson StYummy Japanese food.
Great walk for a morning coffee and sandwich . All good is fresh and yum
163 locals recommend
Suffolk Park Bakery
2 Clifford StGreat walk for a morning coffee and sandwich . All good is fresh and yum
It’s a place to be seen. Eat a burger and sit on the grass ( beware ants) and buy a cool cap
183 locals recommend
The Top Shop
65 Carlyle StIt’s a place to be seen. Eat a burger and sit on the grass ( beware ants) and buy a cool cap
Sit by the pool and order cocktails if feel like a pool vibe instead of beach. Gold Coast style
75 locals recommend
The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa
97 Broken Head RdSit by the pool and order cocktails if feel like a pool vibe instead of beach. Gold Coast style
Folk Byron Bay
399 Ewingsdale RdMy favourite place for breakfast next to discovery park
Treehouse on Belongil
25 Childe StBook first - djs retro and Bali
Vibes by the beach
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdRelax at the famous farm- must book
Yami
1 Park StIsraeli food. Best falafel in northern rivers
Good coffee and take away food options. Lots of Sydney and Melbourne folk love this place . Prepare to wait
158 locals recommend
Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell StGood coffee and take away food options. Lots of Sydney and Melbourne folk love this place . Prepare to wait
Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina
1 Shelly Beach RoadGreat views and no tourists
The Belle General
12 Shelly Beach RdWok This Way
1 Carlyle StreetBrand new vegetarian Asian fusion
Rae's on Wategos
6-8 Marine ParadeBook ahead!!
Baz & Shaz Fruit & Veg
44 Beech DrBang Bang Byron Bay
1 Byron StSightseeing
Instagram favourite. Simply stunning . Grab a coffee at raes and walk to lighthouse
158 locals recommend
Wategos Beach
Instagram favourite. Simply stunning . Grab a coffee at raes and walk to lighthouse
Cape Byron Walking Track
199 Lighthouse RdWalk to Byron lighthouse and see the views
Killen Falls
38 Killen Falls DrGreat day trip . Easy walk around 500 m. Need shoes in the water
Great 15 minute drive to this quaint town . Look at Knick knacks, antique store and try to book in for a meal in advance.
327 locals recommend
Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyGreat 15 minute drive to this quaint town . Look at Knick knacks, antique store and try to book in for a meal in advance.
Only 5 minute drive from your bungalow and great exercise and views ( nb can be some harmless nudists on the beach ) wear runners
Kings Beach walking track
Only 5 minute drive from your bungalow and great exercise and views ( nb can be some harmless nudists on the beach ) wear runners
Great for a drive and stroll around the unique gardens. Massive crystal collection from around the world
350 locals recommend
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrGreat for a drive and stroll around the unique gardens. Massive crystal collection from around the world
Goonengerry National Park
Off the beaten track simply stunning easy walk
Shopping
Places to shop
It’s a little town with a lot of character , in the hinterlands great shopping and cafes
37 locals recommend
Bangalow
It’s a little town with a lot of character , in the hinterlands great shopping and cafes
Lawson Street
Lawson StreetWalk around town check out buskers and gorgeous shops
Hang with locals. Shop clothes, organic baby wear and home wears. Go to vagabond for a green smoothie
33 locals recommend
Habitat Lifestyle Precinct
1 Porter StHang with locals. Shop clothes, organic baby wear and home wears. Go to vagabond for a green smoothie
Neighbourhoods
It’s a family friendly town 5 km from Byron Bay. Local general store, pizza place , pub, Indian food , post office and bakery. Great beach friendly relaxed vibe and lots yoga studios . Great skatepark
32 locals recommend
Suffolk Park
It’s a family friendly town 5 km from Byron Bay. Local general store, pizza place , pub, Indian food , post office and bakery. Great beach friendly relaxed vibe and lots yoga studios . Great skatepark
Hipster hangout, great for little kids to swim , kooky vintage shops and original beach shacks
308 locals recommend
Brunswick Heads
Hipster hangout, great for little kids to swim , kooky vintage shops and original beach shacks
Broken Head
184 Beach RdNatural and beautiful spot
Bangalow
Upmarket stores and cafes in Byron hinterland
Small local town where you can get your Kmart target shopping fix. Visit Shelly beach cafe too
38 locals recommend
Ballina
Small local town where you can get your Kmart target shopping fix. Visit Shelly beach cafe too
Federal
Nightlife
Fun place. BYO DJs
The Secret Garden
119-121 Jonson StCity advice
Don't miss
Northern rivers Sunday markets
Byron, clunes, Bangalow Pottsville . They rotate each week
Getting around
Transport
Get a bike or car
What to pack
Beach wear
Basic beach wear
Travelling with kids
Beaches with lifeguards
Only main beach has lifeguards
Book before you go
Restaurants
Due to covid Byron us busy!! You need to book ahead if want to go to bangbang or light years
Customs and culture
Bring your own water bottle
Byron is all about protecting the earth. Don’t be bought dead buying plastic water bottles