Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> New South Wales -> Byron Bay Area
Bangalow - One of the most popular markets around. Bangalow is abuzz with locals and visitors. The atmosphere is addictive with the sounds of African drums to a string quartet playing Mozart while people stroll along the many pathways full of arts & crafts, licking an ice-cream to munching on a must have famous spring roll.
Billinudgel - Billinudgel Nature Reserve is 375 hectares in size and is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Byron Bay. Located between Noosa Heads National Park, north of Brisbane and Coffs Harbour in the south.
The Reserve represents the last remaining coastal forest wetland of its kind.
The land also contains a number of archaeological sites including middens, camp sites, work areas and scarred trees.
Byron Bay - Encompassing superb headlands and steep rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to secluded beaches, Broken Head Nature Reserve is a fascinating place to explore and a peaceful spot to relax. Here you have 75 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest sweeping down to secluded beaches. You`ll also experience a wealth of bird life in the reserve, both sea birds and rainforest dwellers.
The area is popular for fishing – in season you may catch bream, mulloway, tailor and a variety of rock fish. Camping is ... read more
Brunswick Heads - Located on the beautiful Brunswick River the markets are a must to visit. Buy that special something for a friend or indulge in the cosmopolitan cusine of the various food stalls.
Brunswick Valley Heritage Park
Mullumbimby - The is a 2km walking track through Heritage Park and along the banks of the Brunswick River, featuring over 200 rainforest trees and palms from all over the world .They include red cedars, coolamons, grevilleas, black apple, giant water gum, rosewood, flooded gum, swamp mahogany and hoop pines.
Brunswick Valley Historical Museum And Park
Mullumbimby - The museum depicts in detail the story of the timber getters and dairy industries, pioneers of Mullumbimby and local government. Situated in pleasant parkland on the banks of Saltwater Creek with slab displays of horse drawn agricultural implements, a machinery shed and pioneer slab cottage. School age children are admitted free.
Contact Mrs A. Hoving on: (02) 6684 2454 to visit the museum by appointment.
Byron Bay - A sanctuary of flowing waters and peaceful ambience. Relaxing treatment rooms and a tropical garden complete with waterfall, heated plunge pool and sauna.
The Orchid Room for couples features a spa bath set in natural rock, waterfall, an open air shower and a Balinese Day bed.
Luxury accommodation also available.
Byron Bay - Byron Bay`s craft and produce market, held at the Butler Street reserve on the first Sunday of the month, is one of the best in the region. Covering an area of a few acres and arranged in orderly rows, the market offers a vast array of handcrafted wares, locally-grown produce, and artworks of every kind. It`s best to get there early and allow a few hours to take in all the stalls, indulge in some fresh nourishment and feel the culture.
At the open centre of the market ground is a performance s... read more
Byron Bay - Renowned as one of the best craft markets on the North Coast Byron Market is an experience not to be missed. Buskers performing original songs to performers miming or juggling can entertain the whole family. The food is out of this world and the craft is unique and colourful.
Byron Bay - Cape Byron Headland Reserve is NPWS State Conservation Area managed by a local trust, the Cape Byron Trust. It comprises spectacular sea cliffs, rare and beautiful coastal vegetation, spectacular beaches and a high quality walking track system which offer spectacular views of both the surrounding Marine Park and the hinterland.
Situated on the most Easterly point of mainland Australia, the Reserve is a popular tourist destination. The Cape Byron Lighthouse and light-keepers cottages, built i... read more
Cape Byron Walking Track At Byron Bay
Byron Bay - This is a glorious walk around Australia’s easternmost mainland point, covering the Byron Bay headland.
It includes such points of scenic, cultural & historical interest as the Cape
Byron Lighthouse, Wategos Beach, Clarks Beach & The Pass, and gives access to
beaches, fishing spots and high vantage points, offering unsurpassed panoramic
views of the coastline.
Facilities such as car parking, toilets and showers are available at Captain
Cook Lookout, Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos bea... read more
Mullumbimby - The Crystal Castle, a place of magic and wonder, is a short but breathtaking drive into Byron Bay’s spectacular hinterland.
It’s a place to relax and step off the merry-go-round of life. Set amongst acres of lush gardens with panoramic views, The Crystal Castle features extraordinary statues, amazing natural crystals, exquisite jewellery and a bookshop.
Come and stroll the Buddha Walk and see Australia’s largest stone-carved Blessing Buddha, a 15 tonne, awe-inspiring masterpiece, rising almos... read more
Ocean Shores - Dhinawan Dreaming offers Cultural workshops such as Art,Bush tucker/bush medicine as well as Didgeridoo and dances workshops.
Dhinawan also offers educational lectures and is really involved with many conferences as an Aboriginal Entertainer and lecturer. Dhinawan offers Opening/Closing Ceremonies for evenst/conferences/seminars/functions.
Dhinawan also works alot in schools and universities teaching his cultutre,passing on his knowledge.
Byron Bay - At FINS we cook food in an innovative and nutritious manner.
To achieve this we use fresh local herbs (often from my home), spices, wines and pastes.
I serve organic foods when available.
Our seafood is fresh and local.
Whenever possible our fish is line-caught.
FINS cuisine is not traditional, but rather my interpretation of the best flavours and cooking methods discovered during my travels and guest chef appearances.
Our wine list has been compiled to enhance the menu. FINS is a restau... read more
Bangalow - Freshest seafood available, served in a relaxed contemporary environment your choice of dine-in or convenient takeaway. Simply stylish dining.
Fishheads Restaurant Byron Bay
Byron Bay - Freshest seafood available, served in a relaxed contemporary environment by the beach or convenient takeaway. Simply stylish dining indoor or on our beachfront deck.
Byron Bay - Julian Rocks is 80 hectares of aquatic reserve with many species of tropical and temperate fish. The aquatic reserve is designed to protect marine life. Consequently collecting or destroying animals is prohibited, as is spear fishing. Activities include: diving, bird watching, fishing and photography.
Diving: renowned for its diversity of fish, corals and sponges.
Bird watching: the rocks are also a bird sanctuary for gulls, terns, tattlers, cormorants and plovers. The return of seabird... read more
Byron Bay - With stunning views of distant mountains and passing whales and dolphins, these white sandy beaches have a northerly aspect. Main Beach is dominated by the Surf Club and is patrolled by Surf Lifesavers in summer. It is only a short stroll to Byron Bay town centre.
Mullumbimby - It is the store of dreams. Row after row of Lollies and Chocolates, fill the shelves.
The Mullum Chocolate Shop is everything anyone with a sweet tooth could ask for, and a hard place to walk away from.
Remember when you were a child and went to the local Lolly shop, we are just like that!
Select individual Lollys from a broad range.
We supply Quality Lollies and Chocolates from around the world, with old fashioned price and service.
Specialty Hand Made Chocolates, Dutch Licorice and Loca... read more
Mullumbimby - The small village of Mullumbimby’s Craft Market attracts craftspeople, woodworkers, potters, horticulturists, pizza makers, buskers, clowns & palm readers from around the district. Come and experience what locals do on a lazy Saturday.
Mullumbimby - Spectacular gorge with magnificent rainforest trees (many labelled eg. Red Cedar, Rosewood etc). 15 minute walk from car park to one of the northern district`s largest strangler `fig trees` with an enormous buttress root system a further 20 minutes from `fig tree` to the `cedar log`, where there is short walk to the river bank and swimming hole. Wonderful views of the sheer rhyolite gorge walls & waterfalls can be enjoyed on this delightful drive just 34.4 km round trip from the village of Mu... read more
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