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Complete guide to Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a coastal municipality in the state of New South Wales, in southeastern Australia and belongs to the region of the Northern RiversIf what you are looking for is a place Hippie par excellence, calm and friendly, Byron Bay is your city. Its population is approximately 10 thousand inhabitants, tyou will have the beach at your feet and urban art in every corner.

This famous tourist destination known for its beaches and places for surfing and scuba diving and between June and November they can be seen Humpback whales from various locations, including Captain Cook's LookoutCape Byron Conservation Park is located on a point of land where there is also a most photogenic lighthouse. If you dream of disconnecting from the world by surfing continuously in a hippie environment relaxed and bohemian this is your place.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BYRON BAY

Hippie Spirit

Nimbin, in the hills west of Byron Bay, celebrates a free-spirited, alternative existence, with its roots dating back to the 1973 Aquarius Festival.

Be careful, it burns

Byron Bay is part of the erosion caldera of an ancient volcano, the Tweed Volcano, which erupted 23 million years ago.

World Heritage Site

Julian Rocks is a sacred landmark and part of Bundjalung folklore. It is said that when 'Nguthungulli' (Father of the World) was fleeing the mainland with his married mistress in a canoe, her husband attacked them with a spear but missed. The two rocks represent the ends of the sinking canoe.

"The Wreck"

Carrying butter, bananas and bacon as cargo, the SS Wollongbar ran aground in 1921. Danny Wills, a retired professional surfer and descendant of one of the crew members, learned to surf on the sandbank created by the wreck.

An "art tower"

In 1987, local artist Ian Walker donated a year of his time and expertise to paint the water tower on Patterson Hill. Much of the artwork can still be seen at the top of the tower.

"Firing" logs

The logging industry is why the word 'shoot' is used in many local names - Possum Shoot, Coopers Shoot and Skinners Shoot - where lumberjacks would 'shoot' logs over the hills to take to ships.

Lighthouse

Byron Bay Lighthouse was built in 1901 and is the easternmost point on the Australian mainland.

Surfers

Surfers arrived in the 1960s, drawn by the waves at The Pass and Wategos, and everyone else followed.

Byron Bay's beaches are renowned for their scenic beauty and also for being a surfer's paradise. You can enjoy long walks on the beach, go surfing, do some outdoor yoga or just relax on the sand and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.

The city centre is full of boutiques, art shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, reflecting the eclectic and creative atmosphere of the local community. There are also weekly markets where you can find artisanal products, organic foods and a variety of local produce.

Complete Guide to Byron Bay Where to stay in Byron Bay?

Most of Byron Bay's highlights are located in its central region but, as with any popular destination, being central comes at a price. If you're visiting Byron Bay on a budget, ECheck out the cheapest hostels and accommodation on HostelWorld here.

Complete Guide to Byron Bay - How Much Does It Cost to Live in Byron Bay

If you live in shared accommodation, you will likely pay between $150 and $300 per week rental, the further you decide to go from the city center, the cheaper the rent will be, and the food will be at least $70 additional per week.

Culture is very much alive in Byron Bay Eco-Friendly, so most people make their feet or bicycles the best ally, since Byron Bay is a small town, many of the distances are short. In case you had to take the bus, do not worry as that option exists. The weekly transport cost can vary between $0 and $50.

Pros and Cons of Living in Byron Bay

It Well

Good weather all year round where the temperature varies between 11 and 27 degrees.
It is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Australia for its nature and lifestyle.
They serve the best BRUNCH in the world.
It is a very "hippie" coastal city since the 70s.
Wide range of activities related to sport and a healthy lifestyle.
Lots of organic produce markets from surrounding farms with coffee, fruit, cheese, milk, etc.

It Less Well

Despite its hippie past, having become a tourist destination over the years and being a small city, the cost of living is high.
Being a small city, the job offer is low and very competitive.
During the holiday season it is full of tourists.
Little diversity in its cultural offering, highly focused on tourism.