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18th Byron Bay Film Festival – October 18-27 2024

10-day celebration of independent cinema with screenings at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay, Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Brunswick Picture House and Ballina Fair Cinemas. The Festival also includes a full programme of altered and virtual reality experiences from the pioneering edge of visual media as well Q&As and panels providing opportunities to connect with the filmmakers and the people whose stories they are sharing.

Enjoy your free guide to Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a coastal town located on the far-north coast of NSW, Australia. Home to Australia’s most easterly point and the iconic Cape Byron lighthouse, the region is known for its spectacular beaches, unique shopping and dining experiences, world-class festivals, and vibrant community spirit.

Come visit, Byron style

Visitors enjoy a variety of accommodation options, some of the best food and food producers in the country, a wide range of activities, inspirational brands, fantastic markets and more. Byron Bay truly is unlike anywhere in the world. So, come visit the wellness capital of Australia and experience the awe- inspiring natural beauty, and lively, welcoming community.

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Dates announced for Byron Writers Festival 2025

Join us for Byron Writers Festival 2025 at the picturesque Bangalow Showground. Nestled on Bundjalung Country in the Byron Shire hinterland, we are thrilled to have this beautiful location host the festival once more. Beneath towering gum trees, discover new perspectives, connect with like-minded individuals, and be inspired by the world’s best writers and thinkers. […]

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Raes Community Day 20 October 2024

On Sunday 20th October food, drinks, family entertainment and activities will be held at Raes on Wategos and the Wategos Lawn in front of Raes between 11:00 am and 4:00pm. A free shuttle will run between the Byron Surf Club and Wategos to help people to enjoy their day. “We are celebrating our 30th year,” […]

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Byron Bay’s foodie top 10 for October

Here are the Top 10 foodie things to check out in Byron Bay in October 🥂🌴 1. @themezclub has an epic $99 bottomless brunch every weekend including five signature dishes and 2 hours of unlimited drinks 💛🥂 2. @thesoukbar cocktail bar opens this month in the cosy space above @themezclub so you can enjoy an […]

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Environmental focus at Byron Bay Film Festival

Byron Shire filmmaker Damon Gameau is well known to audiences around the world for his artful cinematic studies of some of the contemporary threats to human health and survival in documentaries such as That Sugar Film, 2040, and Regenerating Australia. Despite their alarming subject matter, Gameau’s films always offer something positive – a degree of […]

Experience Byron Bay your way

Explore the region’s beaches by kayak, on horseback, by taking surf lessons, or whale watching. Get a birds-eye-view of the mountains and coastal landscape by balloon, or cross sky-diving off your bucket list. Shop local designers and producers at the community markets, be the first in Australia to watch the sunrise, or treat yourself to an indulgent day at the spa. Hike to the iconic lighthouse, people-watch with a cup of coffee, or discover the local art scene at one of Byron’s galleries or live music venues.

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