Byron Bay Travel Guide

Byron Bay is blessed with a beautiful beach by the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. It's a very popular spot for swimming, surfing and diving.
The beach is patrolled by lifesavers but it remains wise to stay between the flags. Although heart attcks are more common than shark attacks down under it pays to stay alert as an unfortunate surf skier discovered here in October 2007. Cape Byron is the most easterly point of the Australian mainland and the headland rises 94 meters above sea level..
There is a 5km walking track that leads from Watego's Beach up the headland to the lighthouse and back. It's quite steep in places so allow yourself plenty of time.
The magnificent views from the top along the coastline are simply stunning!
Read more: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/827ac/1caa2e/4/#ixzz1H5j0zUNQ The Byron Bay Lighthouse sits on top of the Cape Byron Headland and has been a beacon for passing ships since 1901. The headland here is 94 metres above sea level and the Lighthouse stands 22 metres high.
You can walk or drive the 8km's to the Lighthouse from Byron Bay depending on how fit you are feeling at the tome. You will certainly see more if you choose to walk but it is steep and it can be very hot in summer.

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Byron Bay is a quiet, pleasant little seaside town in northern New South Wales. It is just another ordinary country town which has experienced a population boom because it boasts excellent surfing and plenty of good land. Without the publicity few people would drive off the Pacific Highway and only holiday makers would decide to stay. The overwhelming impression is that it is a town hiding behind Cape Byron and nestled in between the rocky headland and the hills which rise to the west. In the past five years it has grown dramatically and now spreads in every direction - both up and down the coast and well into the hinterland. Byron Bay is located 790 km north of Sydney and 173 km south of Brisbane. It has the distinction of being one of the many places along the east coast of Australia which was named by Captain James Cook as he sailed up the coast in 1770. There are surfboard manufacturers in town, good quality restaurants, a wide range of diverse accommodation options (from tree houses to exclusive bed and breakfasts) and the aim of any holiday is to relax which is why there are really very few places to see and the things to do tend to be more whale watching, surfing and sunbathing. The Byron Bay markets are held on the 1st Sunday of each month and feature lots of produce from the surrounding area.

Restaurant Name: Byron Bay Beach Hotel Brasserie
The Beach Brasserie is in a central location off the main beach and offers an extensive local menu including fresh seafood, succulent steaks and there's also daily blackboard specials.
You can come in for coffee and cake, beer with snacks or a good selection of local wines to match your meal.
From the restaurant you can take in all the action happening on the beach with great views across the blue waters of Byron Bay.
There is plenty of alfresco seating under cover with ceiling fans to keep you cool on those long hot summer days.


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