Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Byron Bay
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- Malshan W1 contributionMikey is an amazing guy and helped us to enjoy each and every moment, really appreciate your support mate 🤟🏼. Hope to see you in near future for sunrise tourWritten 26 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jonneeboyWilmslow470 contributionsThis is a great lookout place, even without the lighthouse, as the views are superb, and you can see whales. The tour up the lighthouse is also well worth doing, we has a fantastic and knowledgeable volunteer guide. It’s a hard walk up, but we cheated by driving 😀Written 25 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom11,645 contributionsAlmost every Australian who talks about Byron starts by saying in a wistful tone, ’It’s not what it used to be’ and then goes on to lament that the once bohemian surfers’ paradise has been ruined by tourism and commercialisation.
Certainly it's a tourist mecca these days but it’s also a lively, fun, and stunningly beautiful part of the NSW coastline.
The beaches all have rolling waves and long stretches of golden sand. We alternated between Main Beach, Clarkes Beach and Wategos but our favourite was The Pass.
The thing that really ‘made’ our trip was staying right on the beach.
Byron Bay Beachfront Apartments were directly opposite Main beach so we walked nearly everywhere and hardly moved our car during our stay.
Car parking and congestion on the main road are two of the big frustrations for many visitors to Byron so if you can avoid this by booking centrally located accommodation then it will make all the difference.
The village centre was also just a couple of minutes walk away. It’s crowded for sure but it also offers lots of shops, boutiques, cafes, street entertainers, bars, and upmarket restaurants.
Japonaise Kitchen was our favourite for a casual meal.
Byron Bay is mostly all about the beaches but if you need a change of pace, there are a lot of other things to do.
One afternoon we decided to do a bit of exploring so we walked the Byron Bay History Walking Trail (see separate review).
On the weekend, we went to the very popular Community Markets which are held on Sunday mornings.
The best non-beach thing we did was visiting The Farm. Kids loved feeding the sheep, chickens and pigs and we loved relaxing at the cafe-restaurant.Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Pieter v2 contributionsI had a 90 mins brewery tour which started explaning the history of Stone&Wood, paired with some nice beers. Then a tour through the brewery which consists of special an temporary brews (also barrel aged if you're lucky). In the end we had a 6pcs tasting of which the tourgroup could decide the preferred beers.
All together a real good experience!
Greets from a DutchyWritten 20 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,398 contributionsBelongil Beach is another long scenic sanding beach , in the Byron Bay area
As I’ve never seen Surf Life Guards on this beach .. Belongil Beach is mostly used for Surfing & dog walkingWritten 30 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Natalie B17 contributionsGuide was so informative, well spoken and friendly. Seemed genuinely interested in her job, the history of the Distillery and the family farm. Was more than happy to share this with us and the others in the group. Great product, good price and good staff.Written 27 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom11,645 contributionsWategos may not be the main beach in Byron Bay but it is very lovely. It’s a classic Australian surf beach with rolling waves and a long crescent-shaped stretch of almost white sand.
It is a relatively sheltered beach, making it a good choice for swimming. There is some shade on the beach
There are basic facilities including changing rooms, showers and toilets. However there are no lifeguards and street parking is metered and in any case, is extremely limited.
Instead, we walked in from The Pass Beach. It’s paid parking here too but at least there’s a large carpark and lots of space. The walk up and over the headland starts from Palm Valley (alongside the carpark) and is definitely a challenging and steep path in the summer. However its a good way to work up a sweat before you dive into the waves at the other end and on the plus side, you get some absolutely lovely views along the way.Written 12 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,398 contributionsByron Bay Farmers Market.. has plenty of fresher , organic fruit and vegetables
There is also coffee , take away & frozen meat / chicken stallsWritten 26 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Greg NunnBrisbane, Australia21 contributionsThis is a pristine national park that is well maintained and has very safe walking trails with magnificent views.Written 12 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sahar ASydney, Australia3 contributionsEye catching beach with wight sands and so clean, nice, romantic, and peas full.
Pet friendly beach.Written 13 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mallo_PahanenHelsinki, Finland977 contributionsA nice area on the side of Byron Bay where you can see beautiful beaches, surfers, a hiking trail with good views and finally the lighthouse.
Check out the pictures!Written 1 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marty ..Cebu City, Philippines3,398 contributionsLocated just off the beach at The Pass .. the Fisherman’s Lookout has good views along Byron Bay’s foreshore
As well as the surrounding views from Fisherman’s Lookout .. I liked the rock formations
If you visited this Byron Bay lookout during higher tides .. you’ll need to walk through waterWritten 5 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Isabella1 contributionWe were so grateful for all the assistance and support that Deb, Bronwen, Shona and Ivan provided after our accommodation reneged on its initial assurance that we could store our luggage on its site before the official check-in time. Not only did the Visitor Centre helpfully store our luggage, but Deb kindly arranged for Shona, a volunteer, to meet us after closing time to collect our luggage (which enabled us to enjoy a little extra time at the Byron Bay Writers Festival.) Shona and Ivan also very generously offered us a lift to our accommodation. We were also impressed with the presentation of the Visitor Centre, and the interactions that we observed Deb and other volunteers having with other customers. The centre provides a great public service and it would be terrific to see some financial support for the volunteers.Written 15 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- POLLYANNA57Brisbane, Australia602 contributionsNotwithstanding a unique experience and a great Tourist one, it was easy to get to, do and so cheap for such fun. The Train Staff were outstanding. Tasteful souvenirs for Grandchildren. Parking along road at the end, away from Byron, was easy, free and safe. The old train carriages were beautiful and comfortable and stations easy to navigate. Children on our rides were overjoyed by the entire experience. Their excitement was infectious. It’s wonderful to have an opportunity to ride on the train and a commendable effort by all involved.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Natalie S2 contributionsKids loved it! They want to go back tomorrow. They had such a great time. There was so much variety of activitiesWritten 10 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
