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Byron Bay in a Day

 

 

We all know it….but sometimes we need reminding, this really is the lucky country and paradise is on our doorstep. Instead of packing passports and jumping on a plane, we put the boards on the roof of the car and hit the road down the East Coast of Australia to some of our favourite surf breaks. First stop was Byron. We spent a few days there, surfing Belongil, The Pass and Broken Head and watched many a sunrise and sunset.

 

 

We were shooting with our Spanish muse, Marina and Byron local and loveable Shaanti, who knew all the secret spots, including where best to eat! We stayed in a quaint beach cottage right on Belongil and also shot at super cool Ha’veli House in Bangalow which made us feel like we had transported to Bali.

 

 

Read on for our top 10 things to do in Byron Bay in a day:

 

Cape Byron Walk:

Rise and shine, and so easy to do in a place like Byron where the sun is shining nice and early. The walk up to the lighthouse is such a scenic route and if you want to do the whole track you should allow 2 hours. The 3.7km loops leads you on a hike through rainforest and across clifftops with stunning views of the turquoise ocean and on up to Cape Byron Lighthouse where you will find the most easterly point of Australia.

 

Swim at Wategos:

On the way down you should definitely cool off for a swim at Wategos, because you will never ever get a park there so if you don’t walk, you can kind of forget it. It is easily the most gorgeous little bay you have ever seen, a sheltered little beach perfect for picnics and relaxing under the pandanus trees. There are BBQs and picnic tables to also cook up lunch or breakfast and the perfect baby waves if you want to learn to surf. Why not park up for a while if you have a few days to spend in Byron.

 

 

Breakfast at Bayleaf:

One of the most iconic breakfast spots in Byron, it’s a busy and bustling little spot that serves a really scrumptious and simple breakfast and great coffee. A whole lot of their produce is supplied from local farmers, sourced straight from the Northern Rivers, including the avocados, ethically and sustainably sourced seafood, artisan sourdough breads and pastries and more. Our favourite dish was the Breaky Greens; filled with raw broccoli, kale, avocado, buckwheat, chilli, toasted nuts and seeds and two poached eggs. The perfect start to keep us fuelled for a day of shooting!

 

 

Wander around town:

You can’t head to Byron without a spot of shopping, there are so many beautifully curated stores that will make you want to re-do your whole wardrobe or re-decorate your house. There is a new spot called Habitat, located in the industrial area which is a community of stores comprising of homewares and clothing and designer goods that showcase the local brands of the Bay.

 

 

Surf at the Pass:

The most iconic surf spot in Byron, where you have to dodge people in the waves every few seconds, but well worth it if you can get some slide time in. We surfed til it was nearly dark one day and there was very few people out, so maybe try to go at dawn or dusk to make the most of your session!

 

 

Head to Killen Falls

Technically not in Byron, but worth a drive if you want to swim under a waterfall. This spot will have you feeling like you are in your own hidden fairytale. A short walk from the carpark down to the bottom and along the river bed you will come to a large open swimming hole with a waterfall cascading down from the green foliage above.

 

Doma for lunch:

While you are about 20 mins from Byron in the lush hinterland, it’s worth stopping at Doma Café in Federal. It’s a modern Japanese/Australian fusion café that has the most carefully curated menu ever. Think rustic wooden share tables and pared back Japanese styling with friendly staff at every turn. The tuna sashimi melts in your mouth and somehow the bacon and egg rolls and chicken burgers sit alongside the Japanese menu perfectly. Quite simply, something for everyone.

 

Sunset at the water tower:

A bit of a secret spot for a secluded sunset soiree is the Byron Bay water tower. It’s a huge concrete tank that was painted about 20 years ago by Ian Walker. It’s situated behind Dolphins and Tallows beach and is one of the best spots to watch the sun go down.

 

 

Dinner at Bang Bangs:

One of our favourite restaurants and the best place to end an incredible day in Byron Bay, is Bang Bang; an asian fusion restaurant. A menu designed to share is the best in our books because you get to try a selection of dishes! The Moreton bay bug was a favourite, as well as the traditional pad thai and fragrant yellow curry.

 

 

After shooting in the bay for a few days, soaking up the Autumn sun, we then packed up and moved onto our next stop, Yamba. Stay tuned for next month’s adventure in another amazing part of our world.

 

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