Why go
- Town in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Tyagarah Airport.
- Home to roughly 9,000 people.
History
Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 772 kilometres (480 mi) north of Sydney and 165 kilometres (103 mi) south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the 2021 census, the town had a permanent population of 6,330. It is the largest town of Byron Shire local government area, though not the shire's administrative centre.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Newcastle, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Sydney*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 1 route: Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tyagarah Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Byron Bay, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.