Category: Visit Regional Towns and Neighbourhoods

Byron Bay is a coastal town in the North East of NSW. The Cape Byron Headland occupies the most Easterly point in Australia and is the first place the sun touches in Australia every morning. Byron Bay’s stunning natural beauty, relaxed and friendly people and excellent accommodation, entertainment and restaurants make Byron Bay a top-rated […]

Visit North Coast – the Northern NSW region. There is much to explore for visitors beyond the Byron Shire. Click here for Northern NSW information. Features include places, regional events, things to do, accommodation and more. The Tweed region, north of Byron Bay The Tweed Shire encompasses the northern most part of coastal NSW. Murwillumbah is the biggest […]

Nimbin is a lush hinterland town located 1 hour and 15 minutes inland from Byron Bay. Known as a hub for counterculture and alternative social activities, Nimbin is a significant and unique town in the Northern Rivers. Nimbin and surrounding localities make up the ‘Rainbow Region’. This term is of great cultural significance to the […]

Mullumbimby is a scenic town situated at the foot of Mount Chincogan beside the Brunswick River. Known fondly by the locals as ‘Mullum’, this hub of counter-culture is a short 24-minute drive north of Byron Bay. Mullumbimby was originally inhabited by the Dur-ung-bil people, who are a part of the larger Midjungbal tribe. When Europeans […]

Brunswick Heads is a quaint little seaside town boasting stunning beaches and a spectacular river. Locally referred to as Brunswick or even ‘Bruns’, Brunswick Heads is located on the North Coast of NSW 18 km or about 20 minutes drive north of Byron Bay. Originally inhabited by Aboriginal people from the tribe known as Dur-ung-bil, […]

Bangalow is a picturesque town combining a traditional streetscape with modern appeal. The main street is a pleasure to stroll along, filled with opportunities to indulge in excellent local food and boutique shopping. Located in the gentle hills of the Northern Rivers, Bangalow is 16km or a 20-minute scenic drive from Byron Bay. Although a […]

There are many small towns and villages dotted throughout the region, either along the coast, or buried in the hinterland. See map bellow for an overview of where they are in relation to Byron Bay. The roads in the region are quite good, although extra care should be taken with many blind corners and narrow […]

Ocean Shores is a residential coastal town located 24km or a 26 minute drive north from Byron Bay. The town was established in 1969 backed by American singer Pat Boone. In fact the town was named after Boone’s property in Ocean Shores, Washington USA. The traditional owners of the land are the Aboriginal Midjumbil/Durumbil clans. […]