Destination overview

Enjoy the epitome of Australian surfside culture at the breathtaking Byron Bay.

Home to sweeping sandy beaches, iconic hinterland vistas, a diverse selection of marine wildlife and a café culture that’s up there with the best, Byron Bay truly is a vacation destination of dreams.

Offering a relaxed, carefree lifestyle that earns the town a hippie, free-spirited reputation, Byron Bay is best experienced outdoors. An array of breathtaking bushwalks, world-class waves and captivating coastal trails are the perfect way to while away a morning in Byron, before refuelling with the finest in fresh, local produce at one of the town’s many boutique restaurants or vibrant local markets.

While you’re in town, a walk up to the Cape Byron lighthouse is a must-do. It sits on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. If more active pursuits are your thing, you’ll love catching the morning surf at one of Byron’s beautiful beaches, with Wategos, The Pass and Clarkes Beach serving up stellar waves on the unspoiled coastline.

The many wellness retreats, healing practices, yoga and meditation studios render Byron Bay a destination that feeds the soul, presenting all who visit with the perfect location to relax, reset and recharge.