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Bondi: Sydney has far better beaches than this.
Opinion
Australia

Ten Australian places we love to hate

A friend arrives from overseas, all excited about seeing Australia, and then you ask where they’re planning to visit. And it’s a terrible answer.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Crystal Guardians in the Byron Bay hinterland are among the tallest crystals in the known world.

Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Byron Bay

Cut through the Hemsworth hype, and you may be shocked by what you still don’t know about Australia’s most talked-about beach town.

  • by Angela Saurine
Byron Bay’s annual house price growth has been in the double digits since March 2020.
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New South Wales

Byron Bay

Surf, hinterland, celebrities, cool eateries – this beach town has it all. Here’s your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights.

Natty drops and hatted food.

Byron Bay’s best places to eat and drink

First came the hippies, surfers and celebrities. More recently, a swell of chefs and foodies have moved in, taking its food scene to another level.

  • by Angela Saurine
Sheer power: Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park.

10 hidden Byron Bay highlights that most visitors miss

From a powerful waterfall formed 20 million years ago to a surfer favourite swimming spot, check out some of the region’s lesser-known attractions.

  • by Angela Saurine
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Enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Brunswick River.

The best times to visit Byron Bay

With an eclectic calendar of annual events and superb year-round weather, there’s never really a bad time to go – but each season offers something entirely unique.

  • by Angela Saurine
Venture into the hinterland for lunch at the restored 1902 Eltham Hotel.

The must-do highlights of Byron Bay in three days

Tick off Byron Bay’s top attractions and explore its lesser-known neighbours and hinterland gems in a long weekend with this action-packed itinerary.

  • by Angela Saurine
A sprawling resort with appeal across demographics.

The best places to stay in Byron Bay

There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.

  • by Angela Saurine
Airlie Beach is an attraction in itself, with its open-air bars, restaurants and cafes overlooking the sea.

10 beach towns that are better than Byron

Byron Bay may get the headlines, but there’s a lot more beach towns out there with far less traffic, and much lower prices.

  • by Craig Tansley
Poolside up at Coopers Shoot.
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Hotel reviews

Aussie fashion designer’s new Byron stay gets a perfect score

These retro-style off-grid accommodations are ideal for an intimate escape or a big bash with you and your mates.

  • by Nina Karnikowski