Byron Bay Beaches! ☀️

The days are getting hotter which means that it’s Summer! The days are also getting longer which means more time to spend at the beach!

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, with many different options for water sports, beach activities, exploring or just relaxing.

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BELONGIL BEACH

Stretching to the north of Byron, Belongil Beach is one of the few dog-friendly beaches in the area. It has lovely views up the coast, tall sand dunes and a secluded feeling making it ideal for walking or relaxing. You can walk there from town via Main Beach and there’s a track to the Belongil cafes, including the Tree House which is a great venue for food, drinks and live music.

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THE WRECK

To the left of the Main Beach car park, at the start of Belongil beach, is the Wreck. More of a surf break than a beach of its own, it’s named after the wreck of the SS Wollongbar, which sticks out of the water just beyond the waves. Mostly popular with surfers, there are no lifeguards and can get a little wilder than some of the other swimming beaches near town, but there’s often more space on the sand for beach games like cricket or soccer.

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MAIN BEACH

Just a short walk from the centre town, Main Beach is Byron’s most popular beach. With Julian Rocks visible on the horizon and the Byron lighthouse overlooking it from the headland, it’s Byron’s iconic beach spot. There are grassy hills behind the beach perfect for picnicking, as well as BBQs and other facilities. Lifeguards from the local surf club patrol the water so it’s a safe swimming beach.

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CLARKES

Clarkes is further down the sand from Main Beach, along the curve of the bay. Patrolled in the summer by lifeguards, it’s a safe place to swim that’s just past the heart of the town. It’s got a permanent beach volleyball net and rocky areas for snorkeling, plus there’s usually a bit more space on the sand to spread out or play beach games.

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THE PASS

Further along from Clarkes at the other end of the bay is The Pass. With views of Julian rocks, Main Beach, Belongil and the hinterland beyond, it’s one of the most picturesque spots in Byron Bay. It’s also a famous surf break renowned for its long waves, which can be ridden all the way to Clarkes when the conditions are right. It’s a beautiful walk along the sand from town and has a lookout that oversees the entire bay.

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WATEGOS

Nestled at the foot of the headland, around the corner from The Pass, is Wategos beach. Secluded in a beautiful forest bay of its own, it’s popular with surfers and swimmers alike. With waves wrapping around the headland that offer long, leisurely rides and plenty of shallow areas that are great for kids, Wategos is the epitome of a family beach. It’s also one of Byron’s best picnic spots because it’s in its element at dusk.

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LITTLE WATEGOS

As the name suggests, Little Wategos is similar to Wategos beach but on a smaller scale. It’s just around the corner from Wategos and is easy to get to along the sand in low tide. When the water’s up high, it can be reached by a longer walk over the headland. Because of this dependence on the tides, it’s often unoccupied, making it feel like your own private beach.

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COSY CORNER

The other side of the headland is less protected than the bay. The beaches here get more wind and are often choppier, but they also usually have bigger waves. The first of these is Cosy Corner. It’s nestled at the bottom of the headland so it’s partially protected from the wind. With cleanly formed, decent sized waves, it’s a favourite among the local surfers.

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TALLOW BEACH

Further down from Cosy Corner on this side of the headland is Tallow Beach. With various breaks along it, there’s the potential to get a surfing spot all to yourself. It’s dog friendly and has views of the headlands further down the coast, so it’s also a nice beach for walking.

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SUFFOLK BEACH

In the middle of the open stretch of sand to the south of Byron Bay is Suffolk Beach. A five-minute drive from town, it’s dog friendly, usually virtually empty and has stunning views of both Byron Bay and Broken Head. Long and unprotected, it’s often windier than the bay and has good surf breaks at various points along it.

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BROKEN HEAD

On the other end of the sand from the Cape Byron Headland is Broken Head beach. Protected by its own headland and surrounded by rainforest, it’s popular with both surfers and swimmers. A ten-minute drive from Byron, it has views of the lighthouse on its northern horizon and it’s quieter than the beaches closer to the town.

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KINGS BEACH

Just around the corner from Broken Head is the beautifully remote Kings beach. Although not officially a nude beach, it’s often treated as it is so beware if visiting with children. Kings is a little tricky to get to, but worth it once you’re there. It’s accessible by driving across the top of the headland along a gravel road, just off Broken Head’s main road. Once you reach the Kings car park, it’s a steep ten-minute walk down to beach.

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WHITES BEACH

Further around the headland from Kings is the less well-known Whites beach. Reachable in the same way, its walking track is a little further along the gravel road. Nestled in the heart of the Broken Head rainforest, Whites is stunningly secluded and is one of the quietest beaches in the Byron area.

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Adapted from: http://www.byronbayholidayz.com.au/things-to-do/byron-bay-beaches/ & https://lexisbyronbay.com/2015/12/10/byron-bay-beaches/

 

 

 

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It’s the Weekend! July 22-24

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WEATHER

weather

 

SURF

surf

 

PIGHOUSE FLICKS @ Byron Brewery

Friday

Money Monster 4:15pm
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE 6:15pm
Me Before You 8:30pm

 

Saturday

ICE AGE 5: COLLISION COURSE 11:40am
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE 1:40pm
Alice Through the Looking Glass 3:50pm
Sherpa 6:00pm
The Meddler 8:00pm

 

Sunday

Alice Through the Looking Glass 11:30am
ICE AGE 5: COLLISION COURSE 1:40pm
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE 3:40pm
Me Before You 5:50pm
The Nice Guys 8:00pm

 

GIG GUIDE

Friday

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – DAN CLARK
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM MARSHALL O’KELL
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ LONGTIME
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM HIGH ROLLERS
TREEHOUSE – 7.30PM WE PLAY MACHINES
SUN BISTRO – 5PM VAL GRAY
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM GREG KEW

 

Saturday

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – 3PM DJ CHRIS BRADLEY
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM BOSSY BIG HEART
BEACH HOTEL – 9PM DJ PHIXIHIT
BYRON BOWLING CLUB – 7PM TRIVIA FUNDRAISER FOR AFRICAN LEAF
STICKY WICKET – 9PM LOCAL DJS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK – 9PM DJ JAMIE
PIZZA PARADISO – 6.30PM KATIA DEMEESTER

 

Sunday

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – GARRETT KATO
RAILWAY HOTEL – 7PM FERGO & THE BURDEN
BEACH HOTEL – 4.30PM RAGGA JUMP 8PM DJ FONZAIUS
BYRON GOLF CLUB – 3PM SARAH GRANT & JOCK BARNES
BYRON THEATRE – 3PM DAVID WILLIAMSON’S EMERALD CITY
TREEHOUSE – 3PM DJ EVA J & DJ CLOUDCATCHA
SUN BISTRO – 5PM SURF REPORT
BANGALOW MARKET – 8AM ELENA B WILLIAMS

 

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

 

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

Kingscliff Markets

Blue Knob Hall Farmers Market

 

Sunday

Bangalow Market

Nimbin Markets

Murwillumbah Showground Market

 

EVENTS

SITGfeeds

Splendour in the Grass Festival is the weekend! Tickets have sold out, but there are still jobs advertised on gumtree which gets you work at the festival and a free ticket. You can also join the Official Splendour Pre Party at The Northern Hotel or the Festival Warm Up at Beach Hotel. 🙂

 

 

 

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