The coastal town of Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, attracts thousands of yearly visitors who love visiting the many natural attractions and famous surfing and scuba diving sites. There are plenty of things to do, see, and experience when choosing Byron Bay as your top holiday destination.
However, the sheer number of activities can sometimes mean you’re overwhelmed with options and don’t experience the best of what this coastal town has to offer. Consider adding the following activities to your ‘must do’ list to get the most out of your holiday adventure.
Beer and Brewery Tours
Byron Bay is home to some of the best craft breweries and distilleries. While you could sample some of the many local creations in Byron Bay bars and restaurants, you can also go straight to the source. Many businesses offer brewery and distillery tours, with transport being provided for many of them to help you enjoy your experience to the fullest.
Even if you don’t drink alcohol or have jumped on the no and low alcohol trend in Australia, you can’t help but be impressed with the variety of tour options on offer, such as full-day tours, half-day tours, and bus tours where you’re transported to the very best private brewery and distillery businesses in the area. Most breweries and distilleries also offer individual or group rates, and some include food as part of the ticket price for the full experience.
Surfing Lessons
Byron Bay is a world-class surf destination, with avid surfers journeying to this picturesque town to enjoy exquisite breaks. While you might not be a surfer, that doesn’t mean you can’t fit in with the locals and try your hand at this fun water activity.
Many local businesses run surfing lessons, allowing you to work on your surfing skills and check out some of the most popular surfing spots. Once you’ve mastered the craft, you can refine your skills at The Wreck, Belongil, Clarkes, and Broken Head. You might even witness a whale migration event if you head down to The Pass.
Arakwal National Park
Nature lovers will be in their element when they plan a trip to Arakwal National Park. Out of the many natural attractions in the area, this national park is one of the most beautiful and popular. Prepare to set aside an entire day because you’ll easily while away the hours going swimming, surfing, fishing, and canoeing. Animal lovers can also enjoy this park for its abundant bird-watching opportunities and frequent wildlife encounters.
Nature Walks
Avoid the crowds and experience the best of nature by taking a nature walk in Byron Bay. Whether you take an unguided tour of Byron Bay’s finest natural attractions or join a paid tour, you’re bound to be mesmerised by the area’s natural beauty.
The Byron Bay Platypus Walk lets you see playful platypus in their natural environment, while the Minyon Falls Full-Day Walking Tour allows you to explore the local mountain trails of a eucalypt forest, home to wildlife like Albert’s lyrebirds and koalas. You can also escape the crowds in this charming beach town with a trip to Byron Shire, with plenty of secret waterfalls, white sand beaches, and tea tree lakes.
You likely won’t have any trouble filling your days with fun activities in Byron Bay. However, if you want to ensure a fun-filled holiday in this coastal town, consider adding nature walks, surfing lessons, brewery tours, and national park visits to your to-do list.
