Byron Bay
Vacationers aiming for a unique and distant getaway, far from the complexities and tightness of the workplace and home, should get to Byron Bay, Northern Rivers. Situated at Cape Byron in the Australian state of New South Wales, Byron Bay is known in the continent’s geography as the single most easterly town across all of Australia. Thus, the shores are touching South Pacific Ocean, the world’s biggest and most diverse body of water.
Traditionally, Byron Bay is frequented by tourists, both domestic and international, on New Year. Byron Bay is well preferred for New Year’s eve celebrations because as the easternmost town in Australia, in the area can be witnessed and reveled the first new day and new year dawn in the whole of the continent. Aside from that, Byron Bay has always enjoyed its image as a very laid back, but truly fascinating tourist destination.
To begin with, Byron Bay is very popular for its beach coast, which in total covers more than 30 kilometers of land area. As mentioned, the beaches are touching the Pacific. The long stretch makes it possible for diverse and different types of resorts and beaches to proliferate. Thus, in Byron Bay can be found beaches specifically and especially for family getaways, romantic dates, whale watching and surfing. Surprisingly, there even is a nudist beach, which puts Byron Bay in the map of a few beach areas where tourists can just enjoy the sun even without putting extra care for outfits.
Aside from the astonishing white sand, beaches are more than complemented by the existing and natural climate across Byron Bay. The town’s very natural sub-tropical climate facilitates total outdoor enjoyment anytime of the year. Winters are not to be worried about. Temperatures during winter can just be around 20 degrees Celsius, still warm to facilitate and allow outdoor fun activities like beaching, strolling, diving and snorkeling.
In the past, fishing and dairy farming were the industries active in Byron Bay. Now, the area’s tourism industry has boomed and is taking over as the principal source of income for both the local Byron Bay government and the basic commercial businesses in the area. There are craft markets, health spas, boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, which all help make tourists’ stay in Byron Bay more enjoyable and unforgettable. No wonder, there are lots of vacationers coming back after trying out a getaway in Byron Bay once.
Annual events and festivals further make Byron Bay interesting to prospective vacationers. Almost every month, there are about two to three festivities organized and observed in Byron Bay. Among the most popular are the Byron Bay Writers’ festival held on July, the Byron Bay Underwater Festival during Aprils and March extravaganza East Coast Blues and Roots Festival.
