Byron Bay NSW

Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination in the state of New South Wales on the most eastern point of the mainland of Australia. The town is the nucleus of Byron Shire, which has in excess of 30,000 people (ABS est. 2003). Captain James Cook named the area Byron after John Byron. Byron Bay is the most easterly town in the Summerland NSW region.

If you are travelling to or visiting Byron Bay, our website provides you with information on:

• where to stay in Byron Bay
• where you can eat and dine in Byron Bay and
• what to do in Byron Bay.

About Byron Bay

Byron Bay is located 20kms north of Ballina, about 800 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the eastern-most point of the continent of Australia, and is part of a giant volcanic crater.

However if low water mark is counted, then Flat Rock to the south near Ballina is just slightly further east.

The Cape Byron lighthouse was opened in 1901, and has the most powerful beacon in Australia. The town has several beautiful beaches and it is a resort popular with both domestic and international tourists, including backpackers, who travel along the Australian coast.

The town is popular with residents from all socio-economic backgrounds and walks of life. It is famous for its laid back and alternative lifestyle, but also has a higher proportion of Baby Boomers (27%) than any other town in Australia.

The area is also noted for its stunning scenery, wildlife, with the whale watching industry a significant contributor to the local economy.

Byron Bay Cape is popular with surfers, who come for the famous breaks at The wreck, The Pass and Wategoes beaches. Hang-gliders too are drawn to the headland to launch from its 65m cliff. The Cape is also a great spot to watch the dolphins surfing and the annual whale migration.

Byron is a popular spot with great shopping, dining, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and just about everything else you can do in a coastal town. But best of all Byron's breath-taking beauty makes it a fantastic place to relax.

Check out our Activities, Attractions and Events pages to get inspired on what you can do during your visit to Byron Bay.

Getting there

Probably the easiest way to get to Byron, is to land at the airport in Ballina which has many daily flights from Sydney as well as several flights from Melbourne during the week. You then travel through picturesque Ballina, along the majestic coastline to Lennox Head and then through the cane fields to finally arrive in Byron Bay.

Many drive up the long coastal eastern highway which is undergoing many upgrades to improve its safety.

Byron Bay Accommodation

Byron Bay offers a wide range of accommodation options from luxury resorts, motels and hotels, apartments,  beautiful B&BS, Guest Houses and Holiday Houses with all modern luxuries to enjoy you holiday, or if you are looking for more budget options there is also a range of backpackers accommodation and camping grounds. Check out our our Byron Bay Accommodation pages to help you find your perfect place to stay in Byron Bay.

There are also many other fantastic locations nearby where you can stay and catch local transport into town, or hire a car and go exploring the beautiful region.

Other popular places to stay close to Byron Bay include Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Ballina, Bangalow and Brunswick Heads.

Byron Bay Cafes, Eateries and Restaurants

Byron Bay provides you with the ultimate culinary experience with it's abundance of cafes, restaurants and local eateries. You will be amazed by the options and flavours from award winning local produce to top-notch restaurants, funky bars, night clubs, pubs and trendy cafes, Byron Bay has it all!

Don't forget to come back to the Summerland NSW website and write reviews on your Byron Bay experiences to share with locals and other travellers. 

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