Byron Bay

As my trip in Australia was coming to an end I wanted to visit the town of Byron Bay. I travelled down from Brisbane (a two hour bus ride) and was amazed by what I saw. The high street is a collection of boutique shops that offer everything from souvenirs to ice cream. The beaches looked truly amazing but sadly I didn't have time to check out the waves. Instead I headed for the Lighthouse, it was quite a trek and sadly there's no bus service for people who don't have cars. I was also walking on a boiling hot day and when I arrived I thought I was going to pass out and had to wait for the shop to open before I could get a drink. Once ...  Read the complete review

Ive been to Byron bay twice now, once in 2002 and once again in 2005. Both these trips have been during july and august. The Location: Byron Bay is situated just under Brisbane, about a 2 hour plane journey or 10 hour car drive from Sydney, and a 2 hour drive to Brisbane. It is home to the most eastery point of Australia and is on the famous Gold Coast. The Lighthouse: This is possibly the most famous landmark in Byron and is where the most easterly point is. It is a view point to see the whales migrating, and the original lighthouse is now a museum. There are also lighthouse keeper cottages which are available to rent out and stay in, ...  Read the complete review

How did you spend Christmas this year? Mine was pretty usual. I went for a walk on the beach as I always do. I ate too much, again as per usual. I indulged in present giving and receiving. But this year I also went out for a pancake breakfast, did a little shopping, had a massage and a spell in a flotation tank and lazed by a pool until gone midnight, dressed only in bathers and a Santa hat. This year I was in Byron Bay on December 25th, a place where wonderful weather and places being open every day of the year are the least of the differences. Byron Bay is a 2 hour drive from Brisbane, and is just over the state line in New South Wales, meaning that for 6 ...  Read the complete review

Last Thursday, I was sitting in the office feeling a little bit fed up, a bit of bloke trouble and a lousy week at work were making me feel like getting away for a few days. Hmmm, where is a girl to go when she feels this way? I called my friend Lynn, who is currently travelling round Australia and asked her where she was. “Coffs Harbour right now” was the reply, “But I’ll be in Byron by Saturday” So there it was, before you could say ‘Tie me Kangaroo Down’ I was on the net looking for a flight up the coast. Flights to Byron Bay from Sydney, (where I’m based) are frequent and cheep, with both Virgin Blue and Quantas offering good deals. As I left it so late I ...  Read the complete review

Head north of Sydney for about 800km and you'll come across one of Australia's most unique places - Byron Bay. With stunning beaches and a laid-back attitude that'll make you want to pack in your daytime desk job for ever, its somewhere every visitor to New South Wales really must visit. For many years the area has attracted people who are escaping the city rat race in search of a more relaxed pace of life. The area is full of creative people (and quite a few nutters who have gone 'bush') who find inspiration in the gorgeous coastline and scenery. The town itself is set close to Australia?s most easterly point - Cape Byron. You can ...  Read the complete review