Attractions

Byron Bay is one of Australia's top holiday destinations with a relaxed atmosphere and activites to suit all ages. Byron Bay is conveniently located just 1 hour drive from Gold Coast Airport, 2 hours from Brisbane and a short flight from Sydney.

Markets & Entertainment

Byron Bay has a lively calendar of festivals and events including the Byron Bay Markets run on the first Sunday of each month at Butler Street, across the railway tracks from the main part of town. Byron Bay Market is a social and cultural hub of the community with well over 300 market stalls with a focus on locally made goods and produce. For those after organic and local produce try the Byron Bay Farmers Market held every Thursday morning from 7.15 am in the same location.

Byron Bay has long been famous for its live music venues including "The Rails", "Beach Hotel" and "The Great Northern" which boast a line up of national and international musicians and performers.

Annually run festivals include:

• The Blues Festival - held annually at easter
• Splendor in the Grass - held annually in July

Things to do & see

There is so much to see and do, here are just a few suggestions:

• Watch the sunrise from the Byron Bay Lighthouse
• Bushwalk in the many surrounding National Parks
• Surf, swim or relax at the many beautiful Byron Bay Beaches
• Scuba dive & snorkel in waters of the Cape Byron Marine Park
• Choose from a range of restaurants from 5 star seafood to great fish & chips
• Shop 'til you drop - surfwear, ladies & mens clothing stores, gift shops and more...
• People watch as you sip a great coffee from one of the many cafes in Byron Bay
• Explore the Byron Bay hinterland including quaint villages like Bangalow