Jessica’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk the Lighty!
Catch the sunrise as you take a beautiful walk up to the lighthouse, it’s also a great opportunity to spot some of the wildlife, including dolphins, sharks, turtles and whales!
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I-Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Walking TrackWalk the Lighty!
Catch the sunrise as you take a beautiful walk up to the lighthouse, it’s also a great opportunity to spot some of the wildlife, including dolphins, sharks, turtles and whales!
Surf lessons at the Pass
The pass is the perfect place to learn to surf, with its long, small waves. Lots of places in town offer group lessons, or you can just hire a board!
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The Pass
Surf lessons at the Pass
The pass is the perfect place to learn to surf, with its long, small waves. Lots of places in town offer group lessons, or you can just hire a board!
Explore the Hinterland with a trip to Killen Falls – the falls are only a short walk from the car park so a great trip for young kids!
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Killen Falls
38 Killen Falls DrExplore the Hinterland with a trip to Killen Falls – the falls are only a short walk from the car park so a great trip for young kids!
A significantly longer walk but worth it for an impressive view and a swim in the natural pool – after your walk treat yourself to a delicious lunch at the nearby Doma, an excellent Japanese restaurant.
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Ukubuka kwaseMinyon Falls
Minyon Platform TrackA significantly longer walk but worth it for an impressive view and a swim in the natural pool – after your walk treat yourself to a delicious lunch at the nearby Doma, an excellent Japanese restaurant.
Traditionally believed to have healing properties, Lake Ainsworth or the ‘Tea Tree Lakes’ are a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
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Lake Ainsworth
Traditionally believed to have healing properties, Lake Ainsworth or the ‘Tea Tree Lakes’ are a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Food scene
Explore the Farm!
Great for kids who can watch the animals and play in the playground, also great for adults as it houses ‘Three Blue Ducks’, a fabulous restaurant and bakery, featuring Bread Social goods – I would recommend the Portuguese tarts!
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The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdExplore the Farm!
Great for kids who can watch the animals and play in the playground, also great for adults as it houses ‘Three Blue Ducks’, a fabulous restaurant and bakery, featuring Bread Social goods – I would recommend the Portuguese tarts!
Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pizzas and cocktails are particularly good and its less than 5 minutes walk from the house!
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The Roadhouse Byron Bay
142 Bangalow RdGreat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pizzas and cocktails are particularly good and its less than 5 minutes walk from the house!
Great for brunch in the sun, the smoothie bowls are a must have!
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The Byron Bay General Store
26 Bangalow RdGreat for brunch in the sun, the smoothie bowls are a must have!
One of the most popular cafes in town. You can eat in, or grab a salad to take away. The brekkie greens and coconut cold brew are a must have!
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Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell StOne of the most popular cafes in town. You can eat in, or grab a salad to take away. The brekkie greens and coconut cold brew are a must have!
A great sunny spot for a smoothie bowl or burger post surf
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The Top Shop
65 Carlyle StA great sunny spot for a smoothie bowl or burger post surf
A fabulous Italian with a great atmosphere and great wine list!
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Di Vino
2 Fletcher StA fabulous Italian with a great atmosphere and great wine list!
Bang Bang Byron Bay
1 Byron StGreat Asian food with a great cocktail menu
A tiny restaurant specialising in delicious Vietnamese food and sharing plates.
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Light Years - Byron Bay
139 Lawson StA tiny restaurant specialising in delicious Vietnamese food and sharing plates.
Famous for its beer but is also a fully vegan restaurant offering a ‘Chefs Selection’ menu so you can try all of the house favourites.
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Mimosa Byron Bay
1 Byron StFamous for its beer but is also a fully vegan restaurant offering a ‘Chefs Selection’ menu so you can try all of the house favourites.
The best tacos in town + BYOB – can eat on one of the outside tables or take away!
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Chihuahua
8 Jonson StThe best tacos in town + BYOB – can eat on one of the outside tables or take away!
Beautiful views of Wategos beach with a menu to match. Pricey but absolutely worth it!
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Rae's on Wategos
6-8 Marine ParadeBeautiful views of Wategos beach with a menu to match. Pricey but absolutely worth it!
A gorgeous restaurant in Newrybar, which focuses on foraging and local produce, also has an award-winning wine list!
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Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyA gorgeous restaurant in Newrybar, which focuses on foraging and local produce, also has an award-winning wine list!
Situated in Lennox Head, near Lake Ainsworth. Delicious food with a gorgeous view of the Ocean.
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Shelter Lennox
41 Pacific ParadeSituated in Lennox Head, near Lake Ainsworth. Delicious food with a gorgeous view of the Ocean.
Things to do
Feel like getting out of the sun, or want a quiet evening? Head to Palace cinema and catch one of the latest movies. Delicious snacks, wine, beer and cocktails available during the movie!
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Palace Byron Bay
108 Jonson StFeel like getting out of the sun, or want a quiet evening? Head to Palace cinema and catch one of the latest movies. Delicious snacks, wine, beer and cocktails available during the movie!
Comma
18 Banksia DrThe best massage in town!
Elements of Byron
144 Bayshore DrA beautiful spa and great restaurant
Little Company
26 Brigantine StA gorgeous relaxing space for a pamper
A kayaking trip across the Bay is an amazing way to see some of our beautiful wildlife up close, plus you can go again for free if you don’t see a dolphin!
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Go Sea Kayak at Byron Bay
56 Lawson StA kayaking trip across the Bay is an amazing way to see some of our beautiful wildlife up close, plus you can go again for free if you don’t see a dolphin!
Pack some snacks and head to the beach for sunset. If you fancy a bit more luxury, you could arrange a platter from ‘Platter Me Beautiful’ or ‘Cape Byron Platters’.
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Tallow Beach
Pack some snacks and head to the beach for sunset. If you fancy a bit more luxury, you could arrange a platter from ‘Platter Me Beautiful’ or ‘Cape Byron Platters’.
Watch the sunset from main beach, there is usually live music every night, particularly during the summer months.
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Main Beach, Byron Bay
Main BeachWatch the sunset from main beach, there is usually live music every night, particularly during the summer months.