Top Stand Up Paddleboard Spots in Byron Bay
Due to amazing waves and other water spots, the Byron Bay area is known around Australia and even the world for having some of the best places to enjoy water sports, including stand up paddle boarding (or SUP as it is known to its fans). SUP is one of the fastest growing water sports in the […]
What’s On? Byron Lighthouse Run 18 October
The popular Byron Lighthouse Run celebrates more than 10 years of races in 2015, with the 10km race and 6.7km walk taking place on 18 October. Whether this is the first time you’re running the race or it is an annual event on your running calendar, the Byron Lighthouse Run presents a fun run around […]
Why You Should Bring Your Thermomix on a Camping Holiday
If you’re going on a camping holiday you don’t want to pack anything unnecessary. In fact, it is better if you can do more with less—for example, taking along any camping gear with which you can multi-task. For those of you who own the Thermomix, then you already know how much this one machine can […]
17 Byron Bay Restaurants & Cafes for Best Cheap Eats
Dining out during a holiday can literally eat a large hole into your travel budget. And lots of people often associate cheap prices with bad food, but if you get suggestions from locals or your holiday accommodation, you can find excellent food for a good price. We filtered through Byron Bay food recommendations and put […]
Want a Horseriding Holiday in Byron Bay?
Whether you’re an experienced horse rider or have never been on a horse, most people would agree that the idea of riding a horse on the beach and even into the ocean sounds pretty cool. Luckily, if you’re heading to Byron Bay for a holiday soon, you can easily find places for horse riding in Byron Bay—whether […]
What’s On? Sample Food Festival 5 September
If you happen to be a foodie, like cooking, or just want an excuse for a fun holiday, then head to Byron Bay for the weekend of 5 September. The Sample Food Festival, a one-day food extravaganza, features the best food and drink producers from the northern New South Wales area. This Bangalow food festival […]
Top Rainy Day Activity Options in Byron Bay
When planning a holiday, especially to a beachfront location, you hope that there will be only sunny, beautiful days. With Byron Bay as your destination, it’s a pretty good bet since most months average 10 days or less of rain, and even during the rainy season, it might only rain in the evening. However, if […]
Byron Beach Cafe: Best Tourism Restaurant
Located just off Clarkes Beach, Byron Beach Café recently won the Best Restaurant and Catering Service Award at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Ceremony—making the restaurant the first northern NSW eatery to be awarded this highly sought after prize. To those familiar with Byron Bay, it’s no surprise that Byron Beach Café would land such […]
What to See on a Day Trip to Yamba
If you’re on a short holiday to Byron Bay or staying for a longer hiatus from the real world, a day trip or two from the area makes a nice addition to your itinerary. We suggest you do a day trip from Byron Bay to Yamba, just head south on the Pacific Highway about 125km to find […]
What’s On? Byron Bay Writer’s Festival 7 – 9 August
The Byron Bay Writers Festival, which started in 1997, has grown from just 200 locals in attendance, to an event selling 45,000 tickets. The focus is on Australian writing, with some Indonesian and Asian authors included. The Byron Writers Festival, a three-day event, includes everything from workshops, meet the author events, lunch time talks and literary dinners. […]