What to do in Byron Bay
Byron Bay has lots of things to do and explore,
from art galleries and cafes to hang out, to getting massaged,
whale watching and exploring the hinterland.
Art galleries
Byron Bay has a few art galleries to browse;
Clearlight
Designs |
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In Byron Bay Warwick
Pascoe is a master at architectural sandblasting (or etching),
this offers a contemporary artistic alternative to stained
glass or leadlight windows.
See his website Clearlightdesigns
for more info and photos of this unique artform. |
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Phone
02 6685 5316 |
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Beach
One of the great attractions of Byron Bay is its great range of great
beaches which cater for all , the shire counts a total of 37 kilometres
of beautiful sandy beaches. Patrolled beaches include Wategos, Main
Beach, Broken Head and The Pass, while nudists head for Tyagarah beach
which has been designated by Byron Council as a nude beach. You'll find
it 500 metres west of Belongil Creek, access is by driving down Grays
Lane at Tyagarah.
Broken Head Nature Reserve
This 98 hectare reserve has a walking track through lush
dense rainforest to King's Beach, a popular secluded fishing spot. You'll
find it 4km south of Byron Bay and from the walking trails you'll get
some magnificent views of the coastline.
Byron Bay Lighthouse
Byron Bay Lighthouse
The main landmark of the town is the Byron Bay lighthouse,
located only 300 metres fromf Australia's easternmost point, Cape
Byron. The lighthouse was built in 1901 and measures 22 metres
in height and is the starting point for the Cape Byron Headland
Reserve Walking Track. The lighthouse is one of the most powerful
on the NSW coast with a range of 42 km.
From this lighthouse you can walk a 3 km trail around the cape
which will reward you with great views and a chance to see some
wildlife. If you happen to be here between June and November you
may see the whales migrating along the coast here.
Markets
The Byron Bay markets are held every first Sunday of the
month at Butler Street Reserve and here you will find lots of produce,
arts and crafts from the surrounding area.
Cape Byron Headland Reserve
Managed by the Cape Byron Trust as part of the National Parks and Wildlife
Service Estate, Cape Byron Headland Reserve includes the lighthouse
(see below) as well as a number of excellent walking tracks.
The delightful Cape Byron Headland Reserve and Walking Track which
heads both north and south from the lighthouse. The northerly walking
track winds around the cliffs to the most easterly point before dropping
down to Little Wategos and Wategos Beach and the southerly track heads
down the ridge towards Captain Cook's Lookout. Both offer exceptional
views of the Pacific Ocean and therefore, in May and from August through
to October, they are ideal for spotting the humpback whales which migrate
up and down the coast.
Massage
If you are looking for a massage or a crystal healing
you have come to the right place! There is an overwhelming choice
on offer in this town.
