Explore
Byron.
Eat well, find the right beach, get outside and discover a little more of the Northern Rivers. These are some of the places and experiences we'd point our own guests towards.
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Good places.
For the right time of day.
From the first coffee of the morning to somewhere for a drink after dinner. We've kept this curated rather than trying to list every venue in Byron.
Coffee & Breakfast
Bayleaf
One of Byron's established breakfast favourites. Great coffee, seasonal food and a lively start to the day.
Byron Bay General Store
An easy local breakfast or brunch option with a relaxed Byron feel and particularly convenient from Lakeside.
Top Shop
Classic Byron. Coffee, breakfast and casual food from the old milk bar on the hill.
Brunch
The Roadhouse
One of the closest options to Lakeside and an easy choice for a slower breakfast or brunch.
The Farm
Breakfast or lunch plus plenty to explore. Particularly good if you want your meal to become part of the day's outing.
Lunch
Beach Byron Bay
A proper beachfront lunch overlooking Clarkes Beach. Great when the setting matters as much as the food.
Light Years
Fun, modern Asian share food. An easy choice for couples, friends or groups wanting something lively.
Pixie
Italian food, wine and a good long-lunch atmosphere in the centre of Byron.
Sunset
Beach Hotel
Grab a drink overlooking the bay as the afternoon winds down. Easy, casual and unmistakably Byron.
Loft
Elevated above town with cocktails, food and views towards Main Beach. Good for easing into the evening.
Wategos at Sunset
It doesn't always need to be a venue. Grab something to eat, head to Wategos and let Byron do the rest.
Dinner
Moonlight
Contemporary Japanese, hibachi, sake and cocktails. A strong date-night or grown-up dinner choice.
Bang Bang
Big flavours, share plates and cocktails. A lively dinner option right in town.
Hutong Harry's
Modern Chinese designed for sharing, with a moodier interior and cocktails. Great with friends or for a date.
After Dinner
Bar Heather
A place to drink good wine after dinner — or stay for dinner in its own right.
The Rails
An old-school Byron option for live music and a casual drink after dinner.
Pubs
Beach Hotel
The obvious beachfront pub when you want a beer, meal, sport or live music.
North Byron Hotel
A relaxed pub and beer-garden option away from the middle of town.
Breweries & Distilleries
Stone & Wood
Byron's best-known brewery experience with tasting room, tours, food and a leafy beer garden.
Lord Byron Distillery
A local distillery option for tastings, cocktails and distillery experiences.
Brookie's / Cape Byron Distillery
A hinterland distillery surrounded by rainforest — worth making part of an afternoon out.
Special mentions.
Three places worth knowing about when you want something a little more than just somewhere to eat.
Belongil Bistro
Relaxed coastal dining built for long lunches and easy evenings.
The Farm
More than a meal. Walk around, see the farm, grab coffee, eat and let the kids explore.
Raes
Wategos setting and contemporary dining for a celebration or a memorable Byron meal.
Find your patch of sandBeaches
Find your patch
of sand.
Main Beach
Right in town and easy to combine with coffee, lunch or shopping.
Clarkes Beach
A beautiful stretch between town and The Pass, with easy access to the Cape walk.
The Pass
One of Byron's best-known surf spots with a beautiful beach and lookout.
Wategos
A sheltered beach under the Cape and one of Byron's classic places to slow down.
Belongil
A long relaxed stretch north of town and an easy escape from the busier beaches.
Tallow Beach
A long ocean beach stretching south from the Cape towards Suffolk Park.
Activities, families, hinterland & moreThings to Do
Get out there.
We've given each activity a go-to operator so you can check current availability, pricing and booking details directly with them.
Learn to Surf
Get in the water with a local surf school that chooses suitable conditions for the day.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle through the Cape Byron Marine Park with the chance to encounter local marine life.
Out of the Blue Adventures
Snorkelling, whale watching and coastal adventures. These experiences depart from Ballina, not Byron Bay.
Vision Walks Eco Tours
Guided wildlife, rainforest, cultural and hinterland experiences with local guides.
E-Bike Hire
An easy way to explore Byron without making every hill part of the workout.
Surfboard Hire
Already know how to surf? Get the right board without having to travel with one.
Keep everyone happy.
Circus Arts
A great active option for kids and particularly useful when the weather turns.
A Morning at The Farm
Farm activities and plenty of room to explore. Check their current program before you go.
Kids Surf Lesson
A memorable Byron activity for adventurous kids wanting to have a go at surfing.
Waterfalls, rivers
& swimming holes.
Minyon Falls
Visit the lookout for an easy stop or allow more time if you're planning one of the longer walks.
Killen Falls
A beautiful hinterland waterfall and easy to combine with Newrybar, Lennox Head or Ballina.
Brunswick River
Calm water, river swimming and an easy excuse to spend a few hours exploring Brunswick Heads.
Lake Ainsworth
Freshwater tea-tree lake beside Lennox Head. Easy to combine with the beach, village and lunch.
Massage & wellness.
Straightforward local massage options without turning this into an expensive spa directory.
Mai Thai Massage
A practical mid-range option for a massage while you're staying in Byron.
Sabbai
Another easy massage option when you want something relaxed without the full luxury-spa price tag.
Airport transfers.
Byron Bay Express
Scheduled shared shuttle between Gold Coast Airport and Byron Bay. Check current times directly with them.
Steve's Transport
Private transfers for Ballina, Gold Coast and Brisbane airports when you'd prefer direct door-to-door transport.