Local Links
Accommodation
Camping Grounds, Backpackers, Holiday Houses.
Annual Events
Blues Festival, Writers Festival, Splendour in the Grass.
Markets
Byron Markets, Channon Markets, Bangalow Markets.
Leisure Activities
Skydive Byron Bay, Snorkel Tours, Whale Watching, Mountain Bike Tours.
Pubs and Clubs
Railway Friendly Bar, Great Northern Hotel, Beach Bar.
Restaurants and Cafes
Hogs Breath Cafe, Earth 'n' Sea Pizza, Fish Mongers Cafe.
Arts and Crafts
Byron Fine Art Gallery, Byron Bay Craft Group.
Welcome to Byron Bay
Byron Bay is located in New South Wales Australia. It is the most easterly point in Australia. The town has a population of around 9,000 but swells by tens of thousands during the Easter long weekend due to the annual Blues Festival.
Byron Bay is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations attracting many thousands of visitors both from across Australia and from over seas. The beautiful beaches, surfing, arts and crafts, markets, Splendor in the Grass and the annual Blues Festival are just some of the many things that make Byron Bay so unique and popular.
Annual Events
Splendour In The Grass 2008
Another huge music event is Splendour in the Grass. This music festival is held at Belongil Fields annually between July and August over 2 days. The site includes an area for camping. The festival began in 2001 and has been growing ever since and now attracts over 17,000 people over the 2 days
2009 Byron Bay Blues Festival.
The East Coast Blues and Roots Festival is held annually and spans 5 days over Easter commencing on Good Friday eve and concluding on Easter Monday. This year more than 100 international and local artists performed at the spectacular event. .
Schoolies Byron Bay
Schoolies Week in Byron has grown in popularity over the years. You'll find affordable accommodation right in the heart of Byron, awesome beaches and live music 7 nights a week.
Byron Bay News
10/12/07 There are plans to ban alcohol in two Suffolk Park reserves by Byron Council. This comes after reports of youths from as young as 14 menacing locals in the community. More News...