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Byron Bay
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Byron Bay

Bohemian eastern-most point of Australia

🗓️ Best time: September–May💰 Mid-Range · ~$150/day📍 Australia
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About Byron Bay

Australia's easternmost town has been counterculture central since the 70s — surf, yoga, full-moon drum circles on Main Beach, and lighthouse walks where dolphins swim past daily.

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⭐ Things to do in Byron Bay

Cape Byron Lighthouse walkMain Beach surfHinterland waterfallsByron Bay marketsWategos BeachCrystal Castle in hinterlandMinyon FallsKillen Falls swimming hole

🍽️ Where to eat in Byron Bay

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Bayleaf Cafe
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Bayleaf Cafe
★ 4 (49) · Coffee & Tea · Breakfast & Brunch
 Miss Margarita
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Miss Margarita
★ 4.1 (48) · Mexican · Mexican
 Byron Fresh Cafe
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Byron Fresh Cafe
★ 4.1 (44) · Burgers · Australian
 Dip
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Dip
★ 4.4 (28) · Coffee & Tea · Breakfast & Brunch
 St Elmo
$$$
St Elmo
★ 4 (26) · International
 Three Blue Ducks, Byron Bay
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Three Blue Ducks, Byron Bay
★ 4.2 (26) · Cafes
 Treehouse on Belongil
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Treehouse on Belongil
★ 3.5 (24) · Restaurants
 The Top Shop
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The Top Shop
★ 4.3 (16) · Fast Food · Coffee & Tea
 Fishmongers Byron Bay
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Fishmongers Byron Bay
★ 3.9 (15) · Seafood · Coffee & Tea
 Mokha on Lawson
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Mokha on Lawson
★ 4.3 (14) · Restaurants · Coffee & Tea
 Main Street Burger Bar
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Main Street Burger Bar
★ 4 (14) · Burgers · Bars
 Orgasmic Food Byron Bay
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Orgasmic Food Byron Bay
★ 3.8 (13) · Middle Eastern · Middle Eastern

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk town; rent a bike; rent a car for hinterland.

💡 Local tip

Visit Bangalow village — same vibe, half the crowds, charming farmers markets.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Watch for sun (intense UV), surf (rip currents), and wildlife.

🌙 Nightlife

The Beach Hotel (live music); Cheeky Monkey's.

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