The Best of Byron Bay – A Coastal Paradise
When you’re looking at our Things to do around Byron Bay, you’ll realise why Byron Bay is a must see holiday destination. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and outdoor adventures, Byron Bay offers so much for every age and type of traveller. Enjoy pristine beaches and hiking through National Parks, boutique shopping and wellness experiences. The coastal town at Cape Byron, which is the easternmost point of the Australian mainland, is the perfect place to start unwinding and exploring.
A Vibrant, Eco-Friendly Community
Byron Bay is famous for its eco-friendly practices, wellness focus, and a groovy free-spirited vibe. The town is home to a thriving arts scene, creative individuals, and a strong commitment to holistic living. Byron’s unique lifestyle attracts both locals and visitors alike, and you’ll find vibrant markets, eclectic shops, and a laid-back pace of life that makes this destination so special.
Things to do around Byron Bay, NSW: Wellness & Pampering
Byron Bay is a haven for wellness seekers, offering everything from sunrise yoga on the beach to rejuvenating day spas and holistic health retreats. Unwind with a massage surrounded by rainforest calm, try sound healing or meditation, or spend a few days at one of Byron’s eco-luxury retreats dedicated to rest and renewal. Your holiday here reconnects with nature.
Byron Bay, Spas
- Ayur Sparsh – holistic wellness centre with great reviews, offering Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and facials
- Gaia Retreat & Spa – offers luxurious spa experience surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills
- Eleme Day Spa – A full-service spa with treatments focused on detox, skin firming, and stress relief, including muscle-melting rubdowns.
Hair & Beauty
- Byron Beauty Bar – Hair, nails, and beauty treatments designed to leave you feeling pampered and refreshed.
- Aesthetica -Aesthetic clinic specializing in cosmetic injectables and dermal treatments to enhance your natural beauty.
- Skin Divinity – A specialist skin, beauty, and laser clinic offering non-surgical treatments, laser therapies, and hair removal.
- Suis Lifestyle Salon and Beauty – High-quality hair and beauty treatments with Aveda-trained therapists, focusing on long-lasting results.
Yoga, Meditation & Retreats
- Barefoot Yoga – classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
- Creature Yoga – a range of yoga styles and wellness workshops in a relaxed setting.
- Space Yoga Byron Bay – classes focused on mindfulness and movement.
- Workshops and Events – monthly wellness workshops with in-house experts and external collaborators focusing on health, mindfulness, and holistic living.
- Social Remedy – A 24/7 gym with a Pilates studio, ice baths, sauna, and steam room.
- Natural Springs & Healing Waters – Explore Byron Bay’s natural springs, believed to have therapeutic properties.
- Naturopathic Herbalist & Massage Therapist @byronwellbeingretreats. Kirsten Tremlett has over 18 years experience as a Naturopath & Massage Therapist, specialising in Allergy testing, Weight loss, Detoxification, & Gut problems using Iridology and VEGA testing as diagnostic tools and use herbal medicine, flower essences, emotional support techniques, weight loss & detox programs, nutritional advice and meal plans, and various forms of therapeutic massage.
Sound Healing & Other Therapies
- Sound Healing: Sound therapy has been used for centuries to promote relaxation and healing. Byron Bay features a number of wellness centers offering sound healing sessions, where participants use Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments to clear blockages and restore balance.
- Energy Healing: energy healing techniques such as Reiki, chakra balancing, and spiritual guidance.
Byron Bay, NSW: Explore and Discover
Byron Bay attractions
- Walk to Cape Byron Lighthouse, watch a sunrise and take in the vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
- Visitors can take surf lessons at any of the Byron Bay beaches, or just watch the surfers at The Pass and Wategos Beach. Main Beach, and Tallows is great for swimming too.
- Byron Bay Arts and Industry Estate – a creative hub showcasing local artwork
- Drive through the beautiful Arakwal National Park.
- Hike Cape Byron Walking Track.
- One of the most amazing things to do around Byron Bay is whale watching, offered by Wild Byron (May to Nov)
- Snorkel Julian Rocks, one of the best dive sites in Australia for whales, dolphins, manta rays, Sharks and Turtles.
- Out of The Blue Adventures – marine biologists take you whale watching into Byron’s Marine Park. They also run scenic river cruises (Dec to April) with tasty platters and drinks and return to harbour as the sun slowly sets behind Mt Chincogan.
- Listen to live Music at The Rails, or The Northern, Beach Hotel or Hotel Brunswick
- Try Byron’s School of Art, Lone Goat, Yeah, Nice Gallery, Ninbella Bangalow and Thom gallery.
- Go hot air ballooning
Byron Bay, NSW: Good Eats & Casual Dining
- The Bangalow Hotel – classic pub food and hearty meals.
- Bayleaf Cafe – excellent coffee and delicious breakfast options
- Top Shop – breakfast, creative burgers, sandwiches, and other tasty bites.
- Beach Byron Bay – Enjoy stunning ocean views, breakfasts and more formal dinners
- Combi – serves organic and plant-based food, including acai bowls and raw desserts
Markets of Byron Bay
- Byron Bay Farmers Market: Held every Thurs from 7am – 11am at Butler Street Reserve, with fresh produce, artisanal bread, cheeses, flowers, and more.
- Community Market: every first Sunday of each month, with food stalls, fresh produce, handmade crafts, clothing, and live music from 8am – 3pm
- Bangalow Market – every fourth Sunday of each month, with fresh produce, food stalls, handmade crafts, and live entertainment.
- Mullumbimby Farmers Market – held every Friday from 7am – 11am with fresh, organic produce and local artisanal goods.
Byron Bay for Foodies and Gourmet Lovers
Top Restaurants & Dining
- Harvest, Newrybar – with kitchen garden which diners are welcome to wander, and an accompanying deli and bakery, a must-visit for foodies.
- Kouzina at Byron Bay authentic Greek village setting with great pop-up events to experience home-style food & hospitality, accompanied by traditional music & dance.
- The Farm Growers Collective and Produce Store – While not a traditional restaurant, The Farm is a working farm, market garden, cafe, restaurant, and bakery, known for its organic approach to farming. ‘The Ducks”are five mates who are passionate about nourishing the community with ethical, authentic, quality food and hospitality.
- Three Blue Ducks at The Farm – one of the real highlights among things to do around Byron Bay and is located at 11 Ewingsdale Road Byron Bay, Ewingsdale. It has a glorious menu of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown on-site. We love that!
- St. Elmo Dining Room & Bar – 22 Fletcher St, Byron. Mediterranean-inspired, offering share plates.
- The Mez Club -Moroccan and Greek influences, Mediterranean cuisine in a beautifully styled setting.
- Moonlight Bar: A Japanese Hibachi grill with biodynamic wines and creative cocktails.
- The Smoking Camel – Late night bar and restaurant. Inspired by a love for bright, bold and flavourful food that leans into the intricate tapestry of the Middle East and combines flavours from Lebanon, Turkey, Israel and beyond.
- Bairro: wood-fired Mediterranean plates and Italian-inspired flavours.
- Folk Byron Bay – 1/399 Ewingsdale Rd. This weatherboard cottage delivers a wholesome, organic, plant-based menu and great coffee.
- Ash @Platter Me Beautiful – creating delicious and beautifully styled grazing platters using fresh local produce. Ph: 0451 152 245
Things to do around Byron Bay: Retail Escapes
Byron Bay Boutiques
- Spell & The Gypsy Collective – bohemian-inspired clothing, accessories, and homewares.
- Island Luxe Tribe – coastal and avant-guarde home décor, clothing, and accessories.
- Auguste The Label – vintage-inspired brand.
- St Agni – lives by the philosophy of ‘less is more’, keeping versatility and longevity at the forefront of decision making. St. Agni was founded by Lara and Matt Fells
- Rowie The Label – founded by Rowie Moore, with artisan-crafted clothing inspired from travel, the women around her, nature and the colourful streets of Byron Bay.
- Surf Shops – Byron Bay Surf Co. and McTavish Surfboards
- Byron Bay Olive Co – locally produced olive oils, condiments, and gourmet products
- Marr Ket – artisan homewares handmade in Morocco
- Nagnata – a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand, introducing genderless movement in 2020
- The Flower Bar Co: offers a beautiful selection of locally sourced flowers and plants.
- Shack Palace – Lush homewares, candles, bed linens, kitchen utensils and more. Building designer Frank Macchia with Lorna and daughter Samara, has unveiled a line of exclusive collections.
- East Coast General – Beautifully styled, vintage and contemporary clothing, jewellery, kids’ wear, handmade leather goods and more.
With so many amazing things to do around Byron Bay, it’s no wonder this coastal gem stays at the top of Australia’s must-visit list.
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