Guidebook for Talofa
Food Scene
Authentic French cuisine set in old church at Tintenbar, young owners, bookings essential.
33 locals recommend
Che Bon Restaurant Ballina
37/41 Cherry StAuthentic French cuisine set in old church at Tintenbar, young owners, bookings essential.
Iconic Japanese café. Can be very busy on weekends. No bookings available, indoor and outdoor eating.
236 locals recommend
Federal Doma Cafe
6 Albert streetIconic Japanese café. Can be very busy on weekends. No bookings available, indoor and outdoor eating.
Incredible authentic Italian food and pizza, no bookings available.
34 locals recommend
Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria
4 Bay LnIncredible authentic Italian food and pizza, no bookings available.
3 Blue Ducks dining experience, Industrial rural farm vibe, Bread Social Bakery, coffee, pastries, farm tours
397 locals recommend
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale Rd3 Blue Ducks dining experience, Industrial rural farm vibe, Bread Social Bakery, coffee, pastries, farm tours
Beautiful setting, great food, high quality local produce. Gourmet deli next door sells local breads, cheese, cured meats. Old wares and pop up homewares across the road. Bookings essential for restaurant. Live music Saturdays in on-site bakery.
328 locals recommend
Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyBeautiful setting, great food, high quality local produce. Gourmet deli next door sells local breads, cheese, cured meats. Old wares and pop up homewares across the road. Bookings essential for restaurant. Live music Saturdays in on-site bakery.
BEST Japanese restaurant around. Bookings essential. Arrive early for time to stroll through the hippie township of Mullumbimby.
68 locals recommend
Izakaya Yu
53 Stuart StBEST Japanese restaurant around. Bookings essential. Arrive early for time to stroll through the hippie township of Mullumbimby.
Open 5:30am, 8 minutes drive from the Shack.
Delicious pastries, cakes, quiches and great range of breads, breakfast/lunch and excellent coffee barista.
164 locals recommend
Suffolk Park Bakery
2 Clifford StOpen 5:30am, 8 minutes drive from the Shack.
Delicious pastries, cakes, quiches and great range of breads, breakfast/lunch and excellent coffee barista.
Organic, ethical, plant based hip café in the Bangalow retro industrial art centre. Open at 7:30.
44 locals recommend
WOODS BANGALOW
10 Station StOrganic, ethical, plant based hip café in the Bangalow retro industrial art centre. Open at 7:30.
Trendy popular café in the heart of Byron Bay with sidewalk seating. Breakfast and lunch. Open 7am - 3pm
158 locals recommend
Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell StTrendy popular café in the heart of Byron Bay with sidewalk seating. Breakfast and lunch. Open 7am - 3pm
Just opened! Beautiful handcrafted cafe and surfboard display from legend shaper Bob McTavish. Serving quality Allpress coffee and delicious spread of cakes, treats and savouries from the renowned Three Blue Ducks Restaurant (The Farm and Sydney). Open daily from 7am.
11 locals recommend
McTavish Surfboards
91 Centennial CctJust opened! Beautiful handcrafted cafe and surfboard display from legend shaper Bob McTavish. Serving quality Allpress coffee and delicious spread of cakes, treats and savouries from the renowned Three Blue Ducks Restaurant (The Farm and Sydney). Open daily from 7am.
Sightseeing
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Walking TrackParks & Nature
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadUnique Byron experience set in a lush sub-tropical rainforest garden offering magical walks, quiet spaces, giant crystals, Buddhas and bamboo. Something else!
350 locals recommend
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrUnique Byron experience set in a lush sub-tropical rainforest garden offering magical walks, quiet spaces, giant crystals, Buddhas and bamboo. Something else!
Rainforest, waterfall, short and long walks, spectacular views to the coast. Camping.
362 locals recommend
Minyon Falls lookout
Minyon Platform TrackRainforest, waterfall, short and long walks, spectacular views to the coast. Camping.
Renowned Australian surf break with a backdrop to die for.
Best local surf break. Parking fees apply in some areas.
131 locals recommend
The Pass
Renowned Australian surf break with a backdrop to die for.
Best local surf break. Parking fees apply in some areas.
Shopping
Byron Bay
Mullumbimby
Best Hippie town.
2nd Sunday of the month. 9am - 3pm.
Ultimate north coast hippie craft markets, music, food, entertainment, creative hand-made local wares.
54 locals recommend
The Channon Craft Market
The Channon Road2nd Sunday of the month. 9am - 3pm.
Ultimate north coast hippie craft markets, music, food, entertainment, creative hand-made local wares.
Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 8-11 (weather permitting) in Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay (10 minutes from the Shack).
Bangalow Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 - 11 (weather permitting), behind the Bangalow Hotel (5 mins from the Shack).
107 locals recommend
Byron Community Market
Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 8-11 (weather permitting) in Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay (10 minutes from the Shack).
Bangalow Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 - 11 (weather permitting), behind the Bangalow Hotel (5 mins from the Shack).
Vibrant food market held every Friday morning from 7-11 (weather permitting).
126 locals recommend
Mullumbimby Farmers Market
51 Main Arm RdVibrant food market held every Friday morning from 7-11 (weather permitting).
Arts & Culture
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
2 Mistral RdEssentials
FoodWorks
40 Overall DrSPAR SUFFOLK PARK
3 Clifford StIGA SUPA Byron Bay
6 Bayshore DrBaz & Shaz Fruit & Veg
44 Beech Dr