Byron Bay

Remember when I posted the 6 best beaches in Australia not too long ago? I do especially because it was a difficult task to whittle down a list of thousands of potential great Aussie beaches into one tiny list of six. Well, I’m about to do the same with surfing spots in Australia even though those 30,000 kilometers of coastline […]

6 Best Surfing Spots in Australia

in Places to Go tagged bells beach / Byron Bay / Crescent Head / northern beaches / Places to Go / Planning a Trip / Snapper Rocks / surf spots / surfing / top-feature / Yallingup

Byron Bay has for years been one of the destinations in Australia to spend New Year’s Eve. As an alternative to the more grown-up celebration that takes place in Sydney, it is the spot for “young people” to ring in the new year. So, at 28 I decided to spend New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay. It turns out that […]

New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay

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Julian Rocks is the small rock formation found off the Australian coast in Byron Bay. The tiny islet is considered a bird sanctuary, so climbing on the rocks is strictly prohibited. You can, however, take one of the several guided snorkeling trips to Julian Rocks from the various providers around town. Julian Rocks is no Great Barrier Reef, but if […]

Snorkeling at Julian Rocks in Byron Bay

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Black Dog Surf School in Byron Bay

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There is no doubt Byron Bay is a major hot spot to see while in Australia. Laid back during the day and party all night for the backpacker crowd. But that is not all there is to Byron- there is plenty of culture, art, and holistic health options to keep the other faction happy. (I haven’t even mentioned the beach […]

How to get to Byron Bay. Transport Options

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“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” Always wondered if you could be an artist? Travelling to Byron Bay? Here is your chance! Byron Bay Art Work Shop is offering many different 3 day workshops running for the next 6 months or so. They state All Levels of experience welcomed Art tuition with renowned artists and […]

Byron Bay! Learn to be an Artist!

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Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in a unique outdoor exhibition. The Exhibit is open 7 days a week 9-5. this is touted as “an exciting award winning exhibition of fine Australian contemporary sculpture set amongst a botanical […]

Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept ’06 to Jan ’07

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Going to Byron Bay and didn’t have time to work on your tan before you left? Did you walk out of the hostel and realize that you don’t look like anyone else on the street and that is because you can’t see the line between your gleaming white socks and your legs? Do you blind people when they walk by? […]