Areas: where to base yourself
- Town centre: walk to Main Beach, restaurants and nightlife.
- Wategos and the cape: luxury stays with ocean views.
- Suffolk Park: quieter, near Tallow Beach.
- Bangalow: a pretty hinterland village with good food.
Food and drink
Byron is a food destination: health-focused cafés, farmers’ markets, local seafood, macadamias and coffee from the hinterland, and some acclaimed restaurants. Book dinner in peak season.
Money-saving tips
- Come outside school holidays and festivals, when prices drop sharply.
- Stay in Ballina, Lennox Head or Bangalow.
- The cape walk, beaches and markets are free to enjoy.
Safety and practicalities
Swim between the flags; rips are common. Protect yourself from the strong sun. Do not leave valuables in cars at beach car parks.
Sample plans
One day
Sunrise on the Cape Byron Walking Track, a morning kayak with dolphins, and an afternoon at Main Beach.
Two days
Add snorkelling or diving at Julian Rocks and dinner in town.
Three days
Drive into the hinterland: Bangalow, Minyon Falls and Nimbin.
