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/

 

 

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels Weekend Activities! January 2019

Check out the weekend activities the team at Happy Travels have planned especially for you, our Lexis Byron students!

The weekend activities are a great way to make the best out of your time in Byron, try something different and make new friends!

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Student Nights will continue to be every Thursday and will alternate between venues depending on where the best entertainment is that week! Sarah and Iain will keep you updated each week 🙂

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities/trips for you; including a beach BBQ, gigs, kayaking with dolphins and snorkeling/diving at Julian Rocks!!

To join any of these activities, or any traveling you would like to do, just have a chat with our travel specialist Sarah! She is here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm.

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels Welcome Walk!

Every Monday at 2pm the lovely Sarah from Happy Travels leads a small tour around Byron town!

It’s designed to help our new students find all the important places; banks, supermarkets, phone shops, and of course, Cheeky Monkeys and the beach!!

Existing students are also welcome to join; it’s a nice way of meeting the new students, having a nice walk with some laughs along the way, and perhaps discovering a new place you didn’t yet know of!

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels Weekend Activities! December 2018

The team at Happy Travels have planned another month of brilliant weekend activities and student nights especially for you, our Lexis Byron students!

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Student Nights will continue to be every Thursday, but will now alternate between venues depending on where the best entertainment is that week! Sarah and Iain will keep you updated each week 🙂

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities/trips for you; including a beach party and BBQ, gigs, barefoot bowls and snorkeling/diving at Julian Rocks!!

To join any of these activities, or any traveling you would like to do, just have a chat with our travel specialist Sarah! She is here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm.

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels Weekend Activities! November ’18

The team at Happy Travels have planned another month of awesome weekend activities and student nights especially for you, our Lexis Byron students!

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Every Thursday is Lexis student night!! Happy Hour at Aquarius Backpacker Bar @ 6pm, get your free meal with any drink then onto Cheeky Monkeys for your FREE drinks!!

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities / trips for you; including the popular camping weekend, gigs, markets, waterfalls and water sport activities!!

To join any of these activities, or any other trips you may like to do, just have a chat with our travel specialist Sarah! She is here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm.

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels weekend activities!! October

The team at Happy Travels have planned another month of brilliant weekend activities and student nights for you, our Lexis Byron students!

October

Every Thursday is Lexis student night!! Happy Hour at Aquarius Backpacker Bar @ 6pm, get your free meal with any drink then onto Cheeky Monkeys for your FREE drinks and punch!!

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities / trips for you; including the popular camping weekend, gigs, sports events, kayaking with dolphins and snorkeling/diving at Julian Rocks.

To join any of these activities, or any other trips you may like to do, just have a chat with our travel specialist Sarah! She is here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm.

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Lexis’ September Camping Weekend – Photo Competition!!

They were so many brilliant pictures from the Lexis/Happy Travels camping trip at the weekend! You can see all of them by following this link: https://lexisbyronbay.com/2018/09/24/big-lexis-camping-weekend-sept-18/ 

The top 5 were selected by Sarah from Happy Travels…

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Who then got all the campers to vote for their favourite one!

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Chloe won herself a kayaking with dolphins trip, courtesy of Happy Travels, for this beautiful shot of her getting up close to one of Australia’s native animals, the kangaroo!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

BIG LEXIS CAMPING WEEKEND!! Sept ’18

Loving the photos from this weekend’s Massive Lexis Camping Bonaza!!
What an awesome start to your Aussie Experience… Camping with kangaroos, BBQs on the Beach, paddle-boarding and of course lots of cold beers!!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels Weekend Activities – July

The team at Happy Travels have planned another brilliant month of weekend activities and student nights for you, our wonderful Lexis Byron students!

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Every Tuesday is the Keg Party. Meet at Happy Travels at 7.30pm and head to Cheeky Monkeys to drink a keg (barrel) of beer for free!

Then on Thursdays they have free pizza at the Happy Travels shop between 7.30-8.30pm. They’ll be a DJ there providing the tunes and getting you ready for another night in Cheekys!

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities / trips for you; including gigs, sports events, circus arts and dolphin & whale watching!

To join any of these activities, or any other trips you may like to do, just have a chat with Iain or Sarah! One of them will be here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm, or you can pop into their store in town.

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Happy Travels weekend activities – June!

The team at Happy Travels has planned another month of awesome weekend activities and student nights for you, our Lexis Byron students!

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Every Tuesday is the Keg Party. Meet at Happy Travels at 7.30pm and head to Cheeky Monkeys to drink a keg (barrel) of beer for free!

Then on Thursdays they have free pizza at the Happy Travels shop between 7.30-8.30pm. They’ll be a DJ there providing the tunes and getting you ready for another night in Cheekys!

For weekend activities they have put together a variety of free and discounted activities / trips for you; including gigs, festivals, sports events, scuba diving and whale watching!

To join any of these activities, or any other trips you may like to do, just have a chat with Iain or Sarah! One of them will be here in the Student Lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm and 3pm, or you can pop into their store in town.

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

BWT February Weekend Activities!

Backpacker World Travel (BWT) have a fantastic variety of weekend activities for Lexis students this month!!!

 

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All of the above trips and more can be booked with the BWT team! They are here at Lexis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12 and 3pm!

 

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

BWT January Weekend Activities!

Backpacker World Travel (BWT) have another month of brilliant weekend activities planned for our Lexis students this month!!!

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All the above trips and more can be booked with the BWT team! They are here at Lexis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12pm and 3pm (in the student lounge)!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

BWT Travel Bonanza! September 21

Today we had Matt and Zak from Backpackers World Travel here in the Student Lounge for our students to plan and book their travels at special discount prices.

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Samira and Katharina with BWT travel agent Zak

 

The students enjoyed the free sushi while planning their adventures around Australia and beyond! Some opted to book tours and trips in the coming weekends. Samira and Katharina got a great deal when booking their trip to Fraser Island for the upcoming long weekend and another group booked a trip to Surfer’s Paradise for this weekend.

Other students looked further into the future to when they finish their studies at Lexis Byron Bay. They booked full itineraries of travel around Australia, up to Cairns, down the east coast of Australia to Sydney and Melbourne, to Tasmania and to the Red Centre, just to name a few.

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Patrick with BWT travel agent Matt

Patrick was one such student taking advantage of the great deals to book his trip in December, after he graduates from Lexis Byron Bay. He will be heading up to Cairns and then over to Fraser Island, The Whitsundays and Magnetic Island, where he hopes to go skydiving again!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.