Why go
- Town in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Tyagarah Airport.
- Home to roughly 9,000 people.
History
Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 772 kilometres (480 mi) north of Sydney and 165 kilometres (103 mi) south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the 2021 census, the town had a permanent population of 6,330. It is the largest town of Byron Shire local government area, though not the shire's administrative centre.
Where to stay
19/23 Gordon St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · byronbeachabodes.com.au
Pandanus La, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · thecapewategos.com.au
94 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · thecape.com.au
20 Bay St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · beachsuites.com.au
17 Ruskin St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · thehidebyronbay.com
Wategos Beach, 29 Marine Parade, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · panoramawategos.com.au
11 Butler St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · swellhotel.com
2 Dryden St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · beachshackbyronbay.com.au
8 Byron St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · byronquarter.com.au
35 Childe St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · eastonbyron.com.au
4 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · hotelmarvell.com.au
14 Childe St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · shambhalabyron.com.au
1/3 Don St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · bluewateronthebeach.com.au
77/97 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · crystalbrookcollection.com
12 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Pacific Vista Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · pacifique.com.au
6-8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · raes.com.au
23 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · thesurfhouse.com.au
1 Marine Parade, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · victorias.net.au
1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · nomadsworld.com
16 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · aquariusbyronbay.com.au
35 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · wavesbyronbay.com.au
44 Shirley St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · azurbyronbay.com
144 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · elementsofbyron.com.au
46 Marvell Lane, Between Marvell Street, & Carlyle St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · baskandstow.com.au
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Unit 24/28 Bay St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · bayroyal.com.au
22 Bay St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · byronbayview.com.au
108 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park NSW 2481, Australia · tallowbeachmotel.com.au
19-21 Shirley St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia · wollongbar.com
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:30 · 8 Byron Street, 2481 · chihuahuabyronbay.com.au
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:30 · 1 Jonson Street, 2481 · fishheadsbyron.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00+ · earthnsea.com.au
Healthy, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 11:00-03:00 Features: vegan options · 97 Jonson Street, 2481 · mannahaven.com.au
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, halal · 11 Clifford Street, 2481 · yellowflowerindian.com
Pub, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00 · 18-20 Marvell Street · thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Mo 11:00-20:30 · 108-114 Jonson Street
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · Brooke Drive, 2481 · thepasscafe.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00
Organic, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 399 Ewingsdale Road
Breakfast, Coffee, Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 142 Bangalow Road · roadhousebyronbay.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · finnpoke.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Restaurant · restaurant · 25 Childe Street · treehouseonbelongil.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 88 Jonson Street
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Bagel, Coffee, Cafe · Bagel/Coffee cafe
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 1 Porter Street
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food
Coffee, Tea, Breakfast, Cafe · Coffee/Tea cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Fish And Chips, Seafood, Wraps, Restaurant · Fish And Chips/Seafood restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 25-27 Lawson Street
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Ice Cream cafe
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 111 Jonson Street, 2481
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Donut, Cafe · Donut cafe
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 20 Bayshore Drive, 2481
Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · beachbyronbay.com.au
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Breakfast, Coffee, Tea, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 · Jonson Street
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-13:00 · 21-25 Fletcher Street
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Airports
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 20 km to the centre
Ballina, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Newcastle, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Sydney*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lismore Airport (LSY) 38 km to the centre
Lismore, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Express) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 1 route: Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tyagarah Airport 8.4 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tyagarah Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Byron Bay, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing