Bayview’s Guide to Beautiful Byron Bay!
Byron's Beaches
Simply stroll across the road from Bayview Apartments and you have stumbled upon Byron’s Main Beach. It is a pretty, sandy beach with a patrolled flagged area and views straight out to the famous Julian Rocks.
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Main Beach, Byron Bay
Main BeachSimply stroll across the road from Bayview Apartments and you have stumbled upon Byron’s Main Beach. It is a pretty, sandy beach with a patrolled flagged area and views straight out to the famous Julian Rocks.
The Wreck is an icon of Byron Bay surf culture. Located just west of Main Beach, and barely a few minutes’ walk from Bayview Apartments, this very photogenic spot should not be missed. Whilst the beach does get quite busy during peak times, the people-watching is superb and the sheltered corner created by the rock wall makes for great swimming conditions.
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The Wreck
The Wreck is an icon of Byron Bay surf culture. Located just west of Main Beach, and barely a few minutes’ walk from Bayview Apartments, this very photogenic spot should not be missed. Whilst the beach does get quite busy during peak times, the people-watching is superb and the sheltered corner created by the rock wall makes for great swimming conditions.
Nestled in the corner of the Bay between Main Beach and The Pass, an easy walk from Bayview, is Clarkes Beach. An extension of Main Beach, Clarkes Beach is another beautiful spot that may offer some escape from the crowds. At high tide, it offers great swimming without any big waves to battle and low tide often creates a great lagoon for lazing. There are a few rocks around, so watch your feet when walking.
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Clarkes Beach
Nestled in the corner of the Bay between Main Beach and The Pass, an easy walk from Bayview, is Clarkes Beach. An extension of Main Beach, Clarkes Beach is another beautiful spot that may offer some escape from the crowds. At high tide, it offers great swimming without any big waves to battle and low tide often creates a great lagoon for lazing. There are a few rocks around, so watch your feet when walking.
The Pass is iconic. And not just an icon of Byron Bay. It is an internationally recognised image of Australia. The never-ending wave, the infinite lines of swell, the lookout perfectly situated to admire it all. Whilst the sand and surf can both get very crowded, The Pass is worth a visit. There is space to spread out, safe swimming and pretty rock pools to explore. It is tucked away in the corner of The Bay, often providing a perfect escape from the wind. An easy, flat walk from Bayview apartments or a very short drive and you will see.
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The Pass
The Pass is iconic. And not just an icon of Byron Bay. It is an internationally recognised image of Australia. The never-ending wave, the infinite lines of swell, the lookout perfectly situated to admire it all. Whilst the sand and surf can both get very crowded, The Pass is worth a visit. There is space to spread out, safe swimming and pretty rock pools to explore. It is tucked away in the corner of The Bay, often providing a perfect escape from the wind. An easy, flat walk from Bayview apartments or a very short drive and you will see.
Just around the point from The Pass is Wategos beach. Famous for its luxurious mansions and celebrity spotting, a trip to Wategos should be on any to-do list. It is stunningly photogenic and a wonderful place to let a sunny day roll by. Wategos is also known for its great surf conditions- recommended for experienced surfers only.
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Wategos Strand
Just around the point from The Pass is Wategos beach. Famous for its luxurious mansions and celebrity spotting, a trip to Wategos should be on any to-do list. It is stunningly photogenic and a wonderful place to let a sunny day roll by. Wategos is also known for its great surf conditions- recommended for experienced surfers only.
If you want to walk a stretch of sandy beach where you will pass only a handful of people and a puppy or two (it is leash-free), head north past The Wreck and keep on walking. The crowds will thin and you’ll feel alone in the best possible way. While Belongil is unpatrolled and slightly more dangerous for swimming, it is perfect for sunset walks, sunbaking and beach games.
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Belongil Beach
If you want to walk a stretch of sandy beach where you will pass only a handful of people and a puppy or two (it is leash-free), head north past The Wreck and keep on walking. The crowds will thin and you’ll feel alone in the best possible way. While Belongil is unpatrolled and slightly more dangerous for swimming, it is perfect for sunset walks, sunbaking and beach games.
Tallow beach is located approximately 3km from Byron’s town centre in the Arakwal National Park. It is a beautiful sandy beach with opportunities for whale watching, bird watching, beach fishing, sunbaking and swimming. The beach is unpatrolled and can have strong rips so recommended for experienced surfers only.
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Tallow Strand
Tallow beach is located approximately 3km from Byron’s town centre in the Arakwal National Park. It is a beautiful sandy beach with opportunities for whale watching, bird watching, beach fishing, sunbaking and swimming. The beach is unpatrolled and can have strong rips so recommended for experienced surfers only.
Broken Head beach is approximately 10mins drive from Byron Bay. Protected by its own headland, Broken head beach is a favourite with families- local & visiting- for swimming, surfing and fishing. There is also an open grassy area nearby with picnic tables, barbeques and amenities making it a perfect day trip from Byron. It is patrolled at various times throughout the year.
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Broken Head
184 Beach RdBroken Head beach is approximately 10mins drive from Byron Bay. Protected by its own headland, Broken head beach is a favourite with families- local & visiting- for swimming, surfing and fishing. There is also an open grassy area nearby with picnic tables, barbeques and amenities making it a perfect day trip from Byron. It is patrolled at various times throughout the year.
Neighbourhoods
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bayview Apartments, Newrybar is an historic, one-street-town surround by stunning hinterland. While a simple drive through town is beautiful enough, the shops & cafes make for a day well spent. Be sure to check out Harvest, Newrybar Merchants, Drift Lab and Gaia Retreat & Spa.
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Newrybar
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bayview Apartments, Newrybar is an historic, one-street-town surround by stunning hinterland. While a simple drive through town is beautiful enough, the shops & cafes make for a day well spent. Be sure to check out Harvest, Newrybar Merchants, Drift Lab and Gaia Retreat & Spa.
Essentially, Bangalow is the ultimate small town. Great shops, amazing food, beautiful scenery & a creative local population. Just 15 minutes from Byron Bay, Bangalow is a great option for a morning drive with plenty of potential to turn into a full day adventure. We recommend Butcher, Baker, Bangalow, One Green Acre and Our Corner Store.
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Bangalow
Essentially, Bangalow is the ultimate small town. Great shops, amazing food, beautiful scenery & a creative local population. Just 15 minutes from Byron Bay, Bangalow is a great option for a morning drive with plenty of potential to turn into a full day adventure. We recommend Butcher, Baker, Bangalow, One Green Acre and Our Corner Store.
Brunswick township is excuse enough to leave the bustle of Byron- delicious food (don’t miss Old Maids Burger Store), local shopping and a great pub; Hotel Brunswick. However, add the fact that Brunswick River is one of the best swimming spots in the area and there is no excuse not to go. The 25-minute drive will feel like nothing as soon as you get there.
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Brunswick Heads
Brunswick township is excuse enough to leave the bustle of Byron- delicious food (don’t miss Old Maids Burger Store), local shopping and a great pub; Hotel Brunswick. However, add the fact that Brunswick River is one of the best swimming spots in the area and there is no excuse not to go. The 25-minute drive will feel like nothing as soon as you get there.
Venture a few beaches south of Byron and you’ll find Lennox Heads. A stunning town with incredible beaches (the famous Seven Mile Beach starts here) plus the beautiful Lake Ainsworth- a huge tea tree lake, perfect for swimming. Famous for its surfing breaks, but there is much more to Lennox and well worth a visit.
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Lennox Head
Venture a few beaches south of Byron and you’ll find Lennox Heads. A stunning town with incredible beaches (the famous Seven Mile Beach starts here) plus the beautiful Lake Ainsworth- a huge tea tree lake, perfect for swimming. Famous for its surfing breaks, but there is much more to Lennox and well worth a visit.
Waterfalls
Located in the stunning Nightcap National Park, Minyon falls is, rightfully, Byron’s most famous waterfalls. They plunge more than 100 meters over jagged cliffs to the pools below. There are 2 hiking option for visitors seeking the full experience, the short option taking around 2 hours and the longer option between 4 & 5 hours.
There is also an easily accessible viewing platform offering panoramic views from the top. This stunning hinterland experience is just 45 minutes drive from Bayview.
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Minyon Falls Aussichtspunkt
Minyon Platform TrackLocated in the stunning Nightcap National Park, Minyon falls is, rightfully, Byron’s most famous waterfalls. They plunge more than 100 meters over jagged cliffs to the pools below. There are 2 hiking option for visitors seeking the full experience, the short option taking around 2 hours and the longer option between 4 & 5 hours.
There is also an easily accessible viewing platform offering panoramic views from the top. This stunning hinterland experience is just 45 minutes drive from Bayview.
Killen falls can be found at Tintenbar, around 30 minutes drive from Bayview. There is an easily accessible viewing platform from the top, or a 1km return hike to the base where visitors can walk behind the cascading water.
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Killen Falls
38 Killen Falls DrKillen falls can be found at Tintenbar, around 30 minutes drive from Bayview. There is an easily accessible viewing platform from the top, or a 1km return hike to the base where visitors can walk behind the cascading water.
Named for the 1970s Terenia Creek protests which saved this part of the pristine rainforest, Protestors falls reside in the World heritage listed Nightcap National Park.
The looped walking track is around 1.5km long and is a great option for families.
Protestors Falls is a stunning 1 hour 20 minute drive through Byron’s hinterland.
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Protesters Falls
Protester Falls TrackNamed for the 1970s Terenia Creek protests which saved this part of the pristine rainforest, Protestors falls reside in the World heritage listed Nightcap National Park.
The looped walking track is around 1.5km long and is a great option for families.
Protestors Falls is a stunning 1 hour 20 minute drive through Byron’s hinterland.
Sightseeing
he Cape Byron Lighthouse walk is a Byron Bay experience not to be missed! It is a stunning hike by the beach, through rainforest & across clifftops with incredible ocean and hinterland views along the way. Be prepared for some incredible wildlife encounters too!
Here is some essential information for you;
Distance: 3.7km
Difficulty: Grade 3 – Medium. The track can be accessed at numerous points to make it shorter and easier
Time Suggested: 1.5-3hrs (full loop from Bayview)
Cafes: There are 2 cafes that provide perfect rest stops along the way; The Pass Cafe, located at The Pass and Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe, located at the lighthouse.
Lookouts: Offering unbeatable views, the lookouts on the way to the lighthouse are not to be missed. Be sure to stop at Captain Cook’s Lookout & Fisherman’s Lookout (see map).
Picnic Spots: There are multiple picnic spots along the way: Captain’s Cook Lookout, The Pass, Wategos Beach, Little Wategos Beach and The Lighthouse (see map).
Parking: There is 1-hour maximum parking at the lighthouse car park for $8.00. There is 1 hour maximum parking for $4.00 at the lower lighthouse car parks. There is 4 hour parking at Wategos and The Pass for $4.00 per hour. There is unlimited parking at Clarke’s Beach for $4.00 per hour (capped at $20.00 for all day parking).
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Cape Byron Light
Cape Byron Walking Trackhe Cape Byron Lighthouse walk is a Byron Bay experience not to be missed! It is a stunning hike by the beach, through rainforest & across clifftops with incredible ocean and hinterland views along the way. Be prepared for some incredible wildlife encounters too!
Here is some essential information for you;
Distance: 3.7km
Difficulty: Grade 3 – Medium. The track can be accessed at numerous points to make it shorter and easier
Time Suggested: 1.5-3hrs (full loop from Bayview)
Cafes: There are 2 cafes that provide perfect rest stops along the way; The Pass Cafe, located at The Pass and Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe, located at the lighthouse.
Lookouts: Offering unbeatable views, the lookouts on the way to the lighthouse are not to be missed. Be sure to stop at Captain Cook’s Lookout & Fisherman’s Lookout (see map).
Picnic Spots: There are multiple picnic spots along the way: Captain’s Cook Lookout, The Pass, Wategos Beach, Little Wategos Beach and The Lighthouse (see map).
Parking: There is 1-hour maximum parking at the lighthouse car park for $8.00. There is 1 hour maximum parking for $4.00 at the lower lighthouse car parks. There is 4 hour parking at Wategos and The Pass for $4.00 per hour. There is unlimited parking at Clarke’s Beach for $4.00 per hour (capped at $20.00 for all day parking).
Byron and the surrounding areas have incredible markets. There are monthly community markets, farmers markets, artisan markets and twilight markets. visit www.byronbay.com/byronbay/market for all the information you will need.
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Byron Community Market
Byron and the surrounding areas have incredible markets. There are monthly community markets, farmers markets, artisan markets and twilight markets. visit www.byronbay.com/byronbay/market for all the information you will need.
Located 10 minutes from Bayview Apartments
The Farm was first established in 2013 and quickly became one of Byron’s favourite attractions. Sprawling across 80 acres of Ewingsdales’ beautiful farmland, The Farm is a manifestation of the organisations moto “Grow. Feed. Educate. Give back”.
The Farm offers a truly special day out in Byron Bay. From Farm tours through the paddocks meeting the residents (think huge pigs lazing in the mud, too relaxed to pay you any attention) to workshops and classes in the picturesque Gardenshed, The Farm offers something to learn around every corner.
Finish the day off (or start it!) at the world famous Three Blue Ducks Restaurant. It incorporates a restaurant, bakery, produce store and an extensive bar. Have an incredible meal, buy beautiful supplies for a picnic in the paddocks or simply browse.
With so many things to fit into your farm adventure, take advantage of the ‘Plan your Visit’ feature on the website. thefarm.com.au.
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Die Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdLocated 10 minutes from Bayview Apartments
The Farm was first established in 2013 and quickly became one of Byron’s favourite attractions. Sprawling across 80 acres of Ewingsdales’ beautiful farmland, The Farm is a manifestation of the organisations moto “Grow. Feed. Educate. Give back”.
The Farm offers a truly special day out in Byron Bay. From Farm tours through the paddocks meeting the residents (think huge pigs lazing in the mud, too relaxed to pay you any attention) to workshops and classes in the picturesque Gardenshed, The Farm offers something to learn around every corner.
Finish the day off (or start it!) at the world famous Three Blue Ducks Restaurant. It incorporates a restaurant, bakery, produce store and an extensive bar. Have an incredible meal, buy beautiful supplies for a picnic in the paddocks or simply browse.
With so many things to fit into your farm adventure, take advantage of the ‘Plan your Visit’ feature on the website. thefarm.com.au.
Our Favourite Restaurants
South east Asian Food - 5 minutes walk from Bayview in Byron's 'Eat Street', Bay Lane. www.asiajoes.com
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Asia Joe's
South east Asian Food - 5 minutes walk from Bayview in Byron's 'Eat Street', Bay Lane. www.asiajoes.com
Mediterranean Food - 5 minutes walk from Bayview in Byron's 'Eat Street', Bay Lane. www.thecyprustree.com.au
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Cyprus Tree
4 Bay LnMediterranean Food - 5 minutes walk from Bayview in Byron's 'Eat Street', Bay Lane. www.thecyprustree.com.au
Family run. Japanese food & Sushi - just around the corner from Bayview on Fletcher Street.
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Japonaise Kitchen
25-27 Lawson StFamily run. Japanese food & Sushi - just around the corner from Bayview on Fletcher Street.
Bay & Seafood restaurant with tasty cocktails, delicious food and a view over Byron's busy town center - 5 minutes walk from Bayview. website: balcony.com.au
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The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
3 Lawson StreetBay & Seafood restaurant with tasty cocktails, delicious food and a view over Byron's busy town center - 5 minutes walk from Bayview. website: balcony.com.au
Mexican Cantina & Bar - great meals & cocktails. Can get busy so we recommend reserving a table. 5 minutes walk from Bayview, opposite the Beach Hotel on Jonson Street.
www.missmargarita.com.au
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Miss Margarita
2 Jonson StMexican Cantina & Bar - great meals & cocktails. Can get busy so we recommend reserving a table. 5 minutes walk from Bayview, opposite the Beach Hotel on Jonson Street.
www.missmargarita.com.au
Modern Asian Fusion Restaurant - Bang Bang is really popular at peak times so we recommend reserving a table. 5 minutes walk from Bayview. www.bangbangbyronbay.com
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Bang Bang Byron Bay
1 Byron StModern Asian Fusion Restaurant - Bang Bang is really popular at peak times so we recommend reserving a table. 5 minutes walk from Bayview. www.bangbangbyronbay.com
Sustainable restaurant, cafe, deli, bakery & garden in beautiful Newrybar. Scenic 20 minute drive from Bayview.
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Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwySustainable restaurant, cafe, deli, bakery & garden in beautiful Newrybar. Scenic 20 minute drive from Bayview.
Our Favourite Cafes
Beachside cafe with Indonesian & Australian food and good coffee. One block up from Bayview on Beach Street. cafebagusbyronbay.com
Warung Bagus
14 Bay StBeachside cafe with Indonesian & Australian food and good coffee. One block up from Bayview on Beach Street. cafebagusbyronbay.com
Middle Eastern inspired Cafe with tasty food and great coffee. Just around the corner from Bayview on Fletcher Street.
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Safya Cafe Byron Bay
8 Fletcher StreetMiddle Eastern inspired Cafe with tasty food and great coffee. Just around the corner from Bayview on Fletcher Street.
Breakfast, lunch and coffee. 2 minutes walk from Bayview Apartments. therocksbyronbay.com.au
The Rocks at Aquarius
16 Lawson StBreakfast, lunch and coffee. 2 minutes walk from Bayview Apartments. therocksbyronbay.com.au
A popular spot for long breakfasts & longer lunches. Less than 5 minutes walk from Bayview. Check Out their facebook & instagram.
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Dip Cafe
25 Fletcher StA popular spot for long breakfasts & longer lunches. Less than 5 minutes walk from Bayview. Check Out their facebook & instagram.
Iconic & extremely 'instagrammable' breakfast destination. An easy 10 minutes walk from Bayview. www.bayleafbyronbay.com
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Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell StIconic & extremely 'instagrammable' breakfast destination. An easy 10 minutes walk from Bayview. www.bayleafbyronbay.com
Great Takeaway Food.
Delicious Mexican takeaway spot- tacos, burritos, Nachos & more. Vegan & Gluten-free available. 5 minutes walk from Bayview. www.ozymex.com
OzyMex
8 Jonson StDelicious Mexican takeaway spot- tacos, burritos, Nachos & more. Vegan & Gluten-free available. 5 minutes walk from Bayview. www.ozymex.com
Street Sushi
4/4 Jonson StFreshly made sushi. 5 minutes walk from Bayview.
www.streetsushi.com.au
Delicious salads, smoothies, juices & healthy treats. Less than 5 minutes walk from Bayview.
The Pressed Pantry
Delicious salads, smoothies, juices & healthy treats. Less than 5 minutes walk from Bayview.