Guidebook for Byron Bay
Food Scene
“The Bayleaf Café is a go-to. It’s often busy but worth the wait for the amazing coffee spritzers or chai with turmeric! It’s a place you should go to enjoy the bustling Byron vibe. Friendliest staff in town.
Open daily 7am to 2:30pm
158 habitants recommandent
Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell St“The Bayleaf Café is a go-to. It’s often busy but worth the wait for the amazing coffee spritzers or chai with turmeric! It’s a place you should go to enjoy the bustling Byron vibe. Friendliest staff in town.
Open daily 7am to 2:30pm
Light-filled cafe with rustic-chic charm, plus a cool little terrace, serving creative brunch dishes.
Hours: 6:30am to 2pm Monday to Saturday
Closed Sunday
Just opened next door, their wood-fired pizza restaurant & bar....including wood-fire bone marrow, chilli clams and Jilly's organic unfiltered rose' on tap.
258 habitants recommandent
The Roadhouse Byron Bay
142 Bangalow RdLight-filled cafe with rustic-chic charm, plus a cool little terrace, serving creative brunch dishes.
Hours: 6:30am to 2pm Monday to Saturday
Closed Sunday
Just opened next door, their wood-fired pizza restaurant & bar....including wood-fire bone marrow, chilli clams and Jilly's organic unfiltered rose' on tap.
Popular, laid-back hangout serving brekkie, single-origin coffee and creative burgers.
Great meeting place.
Hours: 6:30am to 4pm, 7 days
183 habitants recommandent
The Top Shop
65 Carlyle StPopular, laid-back hangout serving brekkie, single-origin coffee and creative burgers.
Great meeting place.
Hours: 6:30am to 4pm, 7 days
Newly opened, good coffee and cheaper eats.
Sourced produce from local and organic farmers in the area. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options available as well as sustainably sourced meat options, dishes for the sweet tooth and choices for the health conscious.
Hours: 6:30am to 2:30pm, 7 days.
78 habitants recommandent
The Byron Bay General Store
26 Bangalow RdNewly opened, good coffee and cheaper eats.
Sourced produce from local and organic farmers in the area. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options available as well as sustainably sourced meat options, dishes for the sweet tooth and choices for the health conscious.
Hours: 6:30am to 2:30pm, 7 days.
Set on an 80 acre farm in Byron Bay's great outdoors with both the lighthouse and hinterland as a stunning backdrop.
Dine in, grab some fresh produce, something from the BBQ or wander the fields of the working farm with a house made picnic hamper.
The farm trail includes pigs in their mud bath, the 700 Bond Brown chickens that lay their eggs, past the macadamia orchard and the fields planted with produce that they serve in the restaurant.
Or tour the farm by horse back! (refer to website for more deets).
Restaurant run by 'Two Blue Ducks' renown Sydney chefs.
Opening Hours
Restaurant:
Monday-Thursday: 7am to 4pm
Friday-Sunday: 7am to 10pm
Breakfast 7:00am-11:30am
Lunch 12.00pm-3pm
396 habitants recommandent
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdSet on an 80 acre farm in Byron Bay's great outdoors with both the lighthouse and hinterland as a stunning backdrop.
Dine in, grab some fresh produce, something from the BBQ or wander the fields of the working farm with a house made picnic hamper.
The farm trail includes pigs in their mud bath, the 700 Bond Brown chickens that lay their eggs, past the macadamia orchard and the fields planted with produce that they serve in the restaurant.
Or tour the farm by horse back! (refer to website for more deets).
Restaurant run by 'Two Blue Ducks' renown Sydney chefs.
Opening Hours
Restaurant:
Monday-Thursday: 7am to 4pm
Friday-Sunday: 7am to 10pm
Breakfast 7:00am-11:30am
Lunch 12.00pm-3pm
Showcasing the diversity of the local region, fresh, local, organic food, sourced from local artisan producers and the restaurant's own organic gardens. Warm, friendly, chic atmosphere.
Opening Hours
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday from 8am
Lunch: 7 days from 12pm
Dinner: 7 nights from 6pm
Harvest Deli: 7 days from 9am to 5pm.
Deli / shop available next door for takeaway coffee and food plus cool foodie goodies.
327 habitants recommandent
Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyShowcasing the diversity of the local region, fresh, local, organic food, sourced from local artisan producers and the restaurant's own organic gardens. Warm, friendly, chic atmosphere.
Opening Hours
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday from 8am
Lunch: 7 days from 12pm
Dinner: 7 nights from 6pm
Harvest Deli: 7 days from 9am to 5pm.
Deli / shop available next door for takeaway coffee and food plus cool foodie goodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a hidden treasure in the heart of Byron Bay's Town Centre. Sitting at the top of a 2 storey building, the Bolt Hole enjoys open panoramic windows which frame the stunning Byron Hinterland and the famous breathtaking sunsets.
With over 200 whiskeys and gins, craft cocktails, artisanal spirits, organic wines and canned craft beers from all over the world.
Awesome smokehouse Hipster eats
OPEN 6 DAYS
From 5pm – Midnight
(11pm on Sunday)
Closed Tuesdays
Food available till close.
190 habitants recommandent
The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
3 Lawson StreetIt's a hidden treasure in the heart of Byron Bay's Town Centre. Sitting at the top of a 2 storey building, the Bolt Hole enjoys open panoramic windows which frame the stunning Byron Hinterland and the famous breathtaking sunsets.
With over 200 whiskeys and gins, craft cocktails, artisanal spirits, organic wines and canned craft beers from all over the world.
Awesome smokehouse Hipster eats
OPEN 6 DAYS
From 5pm – Midnight
(11pm on Sunday)
Closed Tuesdays
Food available till close.
Modern Spanish tapas dishes and share plates, inspired by fresh & flavoursome ingredients. The menu is designed to be shared in a relaxed and intimate environment.
Open from 5pm
74 habitants recommandent
St. Elmo Dining Room & Bar
Modern Spanish tapas dishes and share plates, inspired by fresh & flavoursome ingredients. The menu is designed to be shared in a relaxed and intimate environment.
Open from 5pm
Iconic, locally brewed golden goodness.
Grab a tasting tray and or have a tour of the brewery.
Brewery & Tasting Room Operating Hours
Monday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Tuesday 10am-5pmNo Tours
Wednesday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Thursday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Friday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 1pm / 3pm
Saturday 12-6pmTours 12:30pm / 2pm / 4pm
Sunday 12-6pmTours 12:30pm / 2pm / 4pm
97 habitants recommandent
Stone & Wood Brewery
100 Centennial CctIconic, locally brewed golden goodness.
Grab a tasting tray and or have a tour of the brewery.
Brewery & Tasting Room Operating Hours
Monday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Tuesday 10am-5pmNo Tours
Wednesday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Thursday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 3pm
Friday 10am-5pmTours 11am / 1pm / 3pm
Saturday 12-6pmTours 12:30pm / 2pm / 4pm
Sunday 12-6pmTours 12:30pm / 2pm / 4pm
Sightseeing
Head to the lookout at the start of Coolamon Scenic Drive, best views over looking Byron and the lighthouse.
Plus gorgeous country side along the long and winding Coolamon Scenic Drive.
If you feel like heading out of town, try the best sushi around at the Doma Cafe in the cute little country village of Federal.
Coolamon Scenic Drive
Coolamon Scenic DriveHead to the lookout at the start of Coolamon Scenic Drive, best views over looking Byron and the lighthouse.
Plus gorgeous country side along the long and winding Coolamon Scenic Drive.
If you feel like heading out of town, try the best sushi around at the Doma Cafe in the cute little country village of Federal.
Take the track up the hill side from the southern end of Wategos Beach, about 20 mins moderate walk - views are breathtaking.
Whales (between June and November), dolphins, turtles and the occasional wallaby!
Check out the most Easterly Point in Australia 3/4's of the way up.
Or drive up and park - $8 per hour carpark fee.
Note: the gates close at sunset so don't get caught out. Check the time on the gate as you drive through.
Cafe at the top near the lighthouse, with coffee and ice-cream open during the day.
Great little Maritime Museum in the old light-house keeper's office. Interesting history of the area, including our wonderful indigenous heritage.
98 habitants recommandent
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe
201 Lighthouse RdTake the track up the hill side from the southern end of Wategos Beach, about 20 mins moderate walk - views are breathtaking.
Whales (between June and November), dolphins, turtles and the occasional wallaby!
Check out the most Easterly Point in Australia 3/4's of the way up.
Or drive up and park - $8 per hour carpark fee.
Note: the gates close at sunset so don't get caught out. Check the time on the gate as you drive through.
Cafe at the top near the lighthouse, with coffee and ice-cream open during the day.
Great little Maritime Museum in the old light-house keeper's office. Interesting history of the area, including our wonderful indigenous heritage.
Essentials
Woolworths Byron Bay
106 Jonson StCheapest supermarket in town.
Everything organic, sustainable and healthy!
Great organic fruit and veg, where the locals shop.
42 habitants recommandent
Pinot & Picasso Byron Bay
30 Middleton StEverything organic, sustainable and healthy!
Great organic fruit and veg, where the locals shop.
Everything organic and healthy (like Santos below).
9 habitants recommandent
Fundies Organics - Byron Bay Organic Groceries & Cafe
61 Jonson StEverything organic and healthy (like Santos below).
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, safe swimming beach.
Hang out where it costs the locals many millions to live!
Great surfing.
Limited paid parking
158 habitants recommandent
Wategos Beach
Beautiful, safe swimming beach.
Hang out where it costs the locals many millions to live!
Great surfing.
Limited paid parking
Luckily we are located only a mins walk from this beautiful National Park.
Find the track at the end of Ocean Street (head down Coral Court for two houses, until you find Ocean Street). Check out wallabies, bird-life and the Tea Tree Lake.
Or find the Ocean Alley, a min further on from the apartment down Beachcomber Drive (3 houses past the apartment).
The alley is to the right of 20 Beachcomber Drive.
Check out some of the most private coast-line in Byron.
Note: This beach is not patrolled, so please be aware there are rips and strong currents along this coast-line.
While some of the locals swim here, we prefer to swim at the safer beaches in town (Wategos, the Pass, Clarks beach)
42 habitants recommandent
Arakwal National Park
Tallow Beach RoadLuckily we are located only a mins walk from this beautiful National Park.
Find the track at the end of Ocean Street (head down Coral Court for two houses, until you find Ocean Street). Check out wallabies, bird-life and the Tea Tree Lake.
Or find the Ocean Alley, a min further on from the apartment down Beachcomber Drive (3 houses past the apartment).
The alley is to the right of 20 Beachcomber Drive.
Check out some of the most private coast-line in Byron.
Note: This beach is not patrolled, so please be aware there are rips and strong currents along this coast-line.
While some of the locals swim here, we prefer to swim at the safer beaches in town (Wategos, the Pass, Clarks beach)
Clarkes Beach
Another great beach with plenty of paid parking this time!
And you are soooo close to it - only a few minutes walk down the sandy Ocean Alley and you'll find a 10km piece of beachy heaven. Wander along & forget the world - breath-taking scenery.
Please Note: there are strong rips in the ocean along this coastline so we suggest swimming at Wategos beach, the Pass, Captain Cooks beach or Clarks beach
How to find the Ocean Alley:
Turn right at the Ocean Alley apartment letter-box and walk past three house down Beachcomber Drive and around the corner. The alleyway is to the right of 20 Beachcomber Drive.
Enjoy!
101 habitants recommandent
Tallow Beach
And you are soooo close to it - only a few minutes walk down the sandy Ocean Alley and you'll find a 10km piece of beachy heaven. Wander along & forget the world - breath-taking scenery.
Please Note: there are strong rips in the ocean along this coastline so we suggest swimming at Wategos beach, the Pass, Captain Cooks beach or Clarks beach
How to find the Ocean Alley:
Turn right at the Ocean Alley apartment letter-box and walk past three house down Beachcomber Drive and around the corner. The alleyway is to the right of 20 Beachcomber Drive.
Enjoy!
Shopping
Spell & the Gypsy Collective
You may know Spell already from Instagram (they have a huge following) or from their famous clientele (everyone from Margot Robbie to Miley Cyrus), but you haven’t been immersed until you’re surrounded by racks and racks of their 60s-boho-hippie-dippie-festival(ish) clothing that fit the Byron aesthetic perfectly.
41 habitants recommandent
Spell Boutique
15 Browning StSpell & the Gypsy Collective
You may know Spell already from Instagram (they have a huge following) or from their famous clientele (everyone from Margot Robbie to Miley Cyrus), but you haven’t been immersed until you’re surrounded by racks and racks of their 60s-boho-hippie-dippie-festival(ish) clothing that fit the Byron aesthetic perfectly.
If you walk the stretch of Fletcher Street between Lawson and Marvell there are some great boutiques. Favourites are Ahoy Trader, Island Luxe Tribe, Hope & May and Rowie. You can find a mix of contemporary and lovely local brands.“
Nikau Store
30 Fletcher StIf you walk the stretch of Fletcher Street between Lawson and Marvell there are some great boutiques. Favourites are Ahoy Trader, Island Luxe Tribe, Hope & May and Rowie. You can find a mix of contemporary and lovely local brands.“
The coolest clothing, home styling goodies and furniture in town. Both the Byron Bay and Bangalow outposts of Island Luxe are worth a visit, even if the price tags give you heart palpitations (it’s ‘luxe’ for a reason). From the couches (all-leather ones run into the 10s of thousands) to the one-of-a-kind leather goods handmade in Greece, this homeware/fashion/accessory/gift shop is what interior dreams are made of. Even if you can’t go home with a piece of furniture, there are plenty of smaller items that will fit into your suitcase (and your budget). Step outside into the patio area of the Bangalow store for a wood-and-white wonderland.
21 habitants recommandent
Island Luxe Tribe
11 Marvell StThe coolest clothing, home styling goodies and furniture in town. Both the Byron Bay and Bangalow outposts of Island Luxe are worth a visit, even if the price tags give you heart palpitations (it’s ‘luxe’ for a reason). From the couches (all-leather ones run into the 10s of thousands) to the one-of-a-kind leather goods handmade in Greece, this homeware/fashion/accessory/gift shop is what interior dreams are made of. Even if you can’t go home with a piece of furniture, there are plenty of smaller items that will fit into your suitcase (and your budget). Step outside into the patio area of the Bangalow store for a wood-and-white wonderland.
McTavish Surfboards is a high quality surfboard manufacturer based in Byron Bay. The brand was founded by Bob McTavish in 1962, with boards bearing the McTavish name in production ever since. McTavish Surfboards has been an important part of the Australian and international surfboard manufacturing landscape for more than half a century, just as relevant today as it has ever been.
Great cafe on-site too.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 7am to 5pm
Weekends: 7am to 2pm
11 habitants recommandent
McTavish Surfboards
91 Centennial CctMcTavish Surfboards is a high quality surfboard manufacturer based in Byron Bay. The brand was founded by Bob McTavish in 1962, with boards bearing the McTavish name in production ever since. McTavish Surfboards has been an important part of the Australian and international surfboard manufacturing landscape for more than half a century, just as relevant today as it has ever been.
Great cafe on-site too.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 7am to 5pm
Weekends: 7am to 2pm
Entertainment & Activities
Intimate movie theatre with Blockbusters, plus arthouse and classic films, in a hip, relaxed cinema with lounge seating.
(Our Byron Movie Theatre is being rebuilt at the mo).
40 habitants recommandent
Pighouse Flicks
Intimate movie theatre with Blockbusters, plus arthouse and classic films, in a hip, relaxed cinema with lounge seating.
(Our Byron Movie Theatre is being rebuilt at the mo).
It's one of the most recognisable images in surfing: the poster for the classic 1972 movie Morning of the Earth. The surfer on the left, standing ready to enter the waves at Uluwatu in Bali, is Rusty Miller. Born and raised in California, he settled in Byron in the 1970's.
Book a surf session with Rusty or his daughter Tyler. They hold an exclusive license for teaching ‘one-on-ones’ at Watego’s Beach and also at the iconic surfing beach The Pass.
Each lesson is 1.5 – 2 hours in duration.
For further information and bookings call Rusty on +61 (02) 6685 5776
Rusty Miller Surf
Brooke DriveIt's one of the most recognisable images in surfing: the poster for the classic 1972 movie Morning of the Earth. The surfer on the left, standing ready to enter the waves at Uluwatu in Bali, is Rusty Miller. Born and raised in California, he settled in Byron in the 1970's.
Book a surf session with Rusty or his daughter Tyler. They hold an exclusive license for teaching ‘one-on-ones’ at Watego’s Beach and also at the iconic surfing beach The Pass.
Each lesson is 1.5 – 2 hours in duration.
For further information and bookings call Rusty on +61 (02) 6685 5776