Byron Bay
Stalls, crowds and rainbows at the Byron Bay market Source: Peter Ptschelinzew
Big kid sand sculpting Byron Bay's Main Beach Source: Dallas Stribley
A tantalising tropical fruit stack on Watego's Beach Source: John Hay
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The secret of Byron Bay beer
THIS costal getaway still has its main attractions - beaches, wine, music and yoga - but the local brewery is making its delicious presence felt.
Least popular Aussie destination revealed
ONCE popular surf town ranked last in 20 most visited locations by Aussies for second year running.
Least popular Aussie destination revealed
ONCE popular surf town ranked last in 20 most visited locations by Aussies for second year running.
Winter pilgrimage is beachside bliss
A SLICE of heaven outside Byron Bay gets people dreaming, writes Brian Crisp after a sunny winter weekend at Wategos Beach.
Karma days surfing Wategos
THE spirit brought to Byron Bay by Kombi-driving surfers in the late 1960s lives on: Stan Denham borrows a longboard and discovers nirvana on NSW's north coast.
Byron Bay Fast Facts
- Area:
- 566 km2
- Population:
- 30000
- Area Dialing Code:
02
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Currency:
- Australian Dollar
- Code: AUD
- Symbol: A$
Kicking back in Byron
BALINESE-influenced surrounds add to the air of relaxation during a laid-back break at Byron Bay Guest House. The red wine served in the kitchen didn't hurt either.
Barefoot in Byron
WITH its laid-back way of life, Byron Bay is a tourist hotspot for sun, sand and sea lovers but despite the crowds, the township retains its charm.
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The closest airport is Ballina, but most people use the larger Coolangatta airport on the Gold Coast. A range of bus companies stop off at Byron Bay, with the most common trips being...
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