Byron Bay accommodation (accomodation) and visitor guide, with links to lodgings, tours, attractions and things to see and do around Byron Bay, NSW. New South Wales, 2481, Australia. (Did you spell it byon bay, byrin bay, biron bay bryn bay?)

Byron Bay accommodation and visitor information, with links to lodgings, tours, attractions, and things to see and do.

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Byron Bay Rainforest Resort, photo copyright by David Palmer
Photo courtesy of Byron Bay Rainforest Resort.
Photo © copyright by David Palmer

Cape Byron and its' famous lighthouse is as far east as you can walk in mainland Australia. Your next step will see you swimming with the surfers 200 metres below, unless that is, you are indulging in a tandem hang gliding session!

Rapid growth in tourism infrastructure over the past few years has made it possible for Byron Bay accommodation and tour operators to provide "surf to rainforest" experiences to suit all budgets.

There are numerous types of lodgings to choose from including resorts, B&Bs, motels, hotels, backpacker hostels, guesthouses, holiday homes, and over a dozen caravan and camping parks.

Cafes, bistros and restaurants abound. The retail therapy is mind boggling, with many unique retail outlets supporting the artisans and crafts people of the district. For shopaholics, a visit to the Byron Arts and Industrial Estate is a must.

The International East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival at Easter, Splendour in the Grass in July, and the Byron Bay Writers Festival, in the last week of July, swell the ranks of visitors to Byron at these times.

It's also the place on the north coast for whale watching from June to September. Rather ironic, given that before its closure in 1962, the Byron Bay Whaling Station was one of four on the east coast catching and processing whales during the migration. The Cape Byron Headland Reserve Trust manages an excellent information centre, and you can stroll from the lighthouse to the beach through the 47 hectares of protected remnant coastal vegetation communities.

For those with a more adventurous spirit, tandem skydiving, ultra-light, hang gliding, motorised gliding adventures and tuition, and scenic flights are available from near-by Tyagarah Airfield, while the Indoor Rock Climbing Centre will provide a different kind of challenge. Julian Rocks Marine Reserve is a popular scuba diving location close to the mainland, and you can take scuba, surfing and kayaking lessons with experienced operators who are also knowledgable about the natural environment.

The scenery here is awesome! So are the waves. When you get water logged, sun burnt and bored with whales and dolphins, just off Butler Street you'll find the Cumbebin Wetland Sanctuary. Broken Head Nature Reserve is 15 minutes drive to the south, or you can take a 4 wheel drive tour with a National Parks approved or ecotourism accredited tour operator to the World Heritage listed rainforests of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves, only an hour's drive away through the pastures and macadamia plantations via Mullumbimby and Nimbin.

For visitors travelling with their pets, information on dog exercise areas and walks can be found here.

Getting here is easy (see link below): Daily flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Ballina and Gold Coast airports, with airport transfer services from both. Daily coach services from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, and daily or overnight train from Sydney to Brisbane via coach transfer at Casino. Byron Bay Visitor Centre can be contacted on ph. (02) 6680 8558.

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Byron Bay Accommodation	Local Tours, Attractions & Services	Nearby Towns and Villages
Abbiente House and Akoonah Cottages - Coorabell Akasha Beach Retreat Holiday House Rentals & Yoga Retreats Byron Bay Rainforest Resort The Oasis Resort & Treetop Houses OutRigger Bay Resort	Arakwal National Park Broken Head Nature Reserve Byron Shire Council Cumbebin Wetland Sanctuary Farmers and Weekend Markets Julian Rocks Marine Reserve The Byron Shire Echo (weekly newspaper) Byron Bay Writers Festival East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival Splendour in the Grass Getting here: Local bus and long distance coach information (external)	Ballina Bangalow Brunswick Heads Lennox Head Mullumbimby Pottsville Beach Villages Index
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