Byron Bay
Good to know
- Best time to go
- September to February for warmest conditions; June to November for whale migration
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
Byron Bay occupies the easternmost point of the Australian mainland on the New South Wales far north coast, a position that makes the Cape Byron Lighthouse the first place on the continent to receive sunrise. The town's main beach faces northeast, producing a consistent mix of surf and calmer conditions, while Julian Rocks Marine Reserve offshore supports shark, ray, and turtle populations accessible to snorkellers and divers. The town centre, backing directly onto the beach, has developed into a significant destination for wellness and creative industries.
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