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weekenders ByRon BAy, AUSTRALAiA
Beautiful Byron Bay
natural and beautiful
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WITH ITS GLEAMING WHITE SANDY BEACHES, CLEAR BLUE WATER AND BOHEMIAN LIFESTYLE, BYRON BAY IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS.
Located 800kms north of Sydney and 175kms south of Brisbane, Byron Bay
is a town known for its relaxed lifestyle, outstanding beaches, wonderful
scenic outlooks, lush greenery and family-friendly environment. Clean and
undeveloped, there are no high rise buildings to block the views here.
<< BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA
Cape Byron, the headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. James Cook named the area after renowned navigator John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron.
During the popular summer holiday months, Byron can
get busy with the resident population swelling by three or four times. It has become a major destination for both domestic and international tourists, including backpackers who travel along the east coast of Australia.
The town has several pristine beaches with its surf breaks among some of the best in the world. The area is noted for its wildlife and whale watching with the hinterland scenery attracting its fair share of visitors.
Considered the spiritual home of Australia’s alternative culture, Byron Bay has many creative people from musicians and sculptors to surfers and novelists all encouraging many music festivals and events throughout the year.
There’s also a thriving health and well-being industry where you can relax and enjoy one of the many day spas or visit a spiritual healer. More recently, the area
is fast gaining a reputation for its fabulous Australian cuisine and delicious cafe lattes from its award winning restaurants.
Byron Bay also lies close to subtropical rainforests and areas such as the Nightcap National Park and Minyon Falls are both within easy reach of the town. Being part of the New South Wales northern rivers region, Byron Bay is on the doorstep
to small farming communities growing macadamia nuts,
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