Byron Bay NSW 2481
(Pop 5 900)
Pic: The Lighthouse, Australia's most easterly point. By Andres Villalobos
Byron Bay sits on the NSW Far North Coast 776 km north of Sydney. It was named after John Byron, a navigator and grandfather of poet, Lord Byron, by Cpt. Cook on May 15, 1770. The former whaling station now boasts fame as an environmentally and socially aware local community catering to an interesting mix of residents and visitors. The alternatively minded, budget backpackers, families and well-heeled all feel equally at home in this picturesque coastal town with its magnificent surfing beaches and hinterland. Artisan Market (Sat from 6pm) Railway Park. Tel (02) 6685 7777. Byron Bay Market (1st Sun of month) butler St. Tel (02) 6680 8558. East Coast Blues & Roots Festival (Easter), Byron Writers Festival (Aug), A Taste of Byron (food) (Sept), Buzz Film Festival (Nov).
Accommodation:
Byron Bay has a dozen motels, 4 hotels, 6 resorts, 20 B&Bs, holiday apartments/cottages, lodges and 8 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: 80 Jonson St. Byron Bay, Tel (02) 6680 8558.
Airport:
Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) Southern Cross Drive, Ballina. Tel (02) 6686 8385. (22 km south).
Hospital:
Byron District Hospital, Wordsworth St. Tel (02) 6685 6200.

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