Byron Bay

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...