Byron Bay Beach, NSW
"Byron" has come a long way in terms of development from its early days as
merely a quaint "hippy town", with modern cafes and bars popping up over the
years along with increasing interest from property developers, however one thing
that has remained unchanged is the quality of its beaches. Sporting a long,
typically uncrowded stretch of coast line that is easily reachable in a short
trip from the nearby Gold Coast as well as other destinations on the Northern
New South Wales coast has been a large contributing factor in the continued
growth of Byron bay's popularity.
As you've probably heard by now, Byron's main selling point
for tourists is that it's "the easternmost point of mainland Australia", and its
location makes the majority of its beaches conducive to some great surf breaks
that draw surfers from all over the globe to take advantage of the generally
sheltered conditions. Recent development has also seen the construction of
additional beachfront esplanades and walking tracks that can take you along the
beach on some pleasant walks around Byron Bay's famous headland, the highlight
of which continues to be its historic lighthouse that characteristically
overlooks the town's various goings-on.
As an added bonus, those looking to bring their pets for
some exercise can visit both Belongil and Tallow Beach which are dog-friendly
locations which, alongside their lovely powder-like sand make for a great day
out for those visiting interstate or simply hopping across the border for a
less-crowded alternative those beaches of South-East Queensland.
merely a quaint "hippy town", with modern cafes and bars popping up over the
years along with increasing interest from property developers, however one thing
that has remained unchanged is the quality of its beaches. Sporting a long,
typically uncrowded stretch of coast line that is easily reachable in a short
trip from the nearby Gold Coast as well as other destinations on the Northern
New South Wales coast has been a large contributing factor in the continued
growth of Byron bay's popularity.
As you've probably heard by now, Byron's main selling point
for tourists is that it's "the easternmost point of mainland Australia", and its
location makes the majority of its beaches conducive to some great surf breaks
that draw surfers from all over the globe to take advantage of the generally
sheltered conditions. Recent development has also seen the construction of
additional beachfront esplanades and walking tracks that can take you along the
beach on some pleasant walks around Byron Bay's famous headland, the highlight
of which continues to be its historic lighthouse that characteristically
overlooks the town's various goings-on.
As an added bonus, those looking to bring their pets for
some exercise can visit both Belongil and Tallow Beach which are dog-friendly
locations which, alongside their lovely powder-like sand make for a great day
out for those visiting interstate or simply hopping across the border for a
less-crowded alternative those beaches of South-East Queensland.