BYRON BAY, Australia: Belongil Beach, Surfing and the Cape Byron Lighthouse
Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Australasia, tags: Australia, Beaches, Diving, Lighthouse, Rainforests, SurfingWhere is Byron Bay?
Byron Bay is located on the east coast of northern New South Wales and is home to Cape Byron, the most easterly point of mainland Australia. Whilst Byron Bay is relatively small of permanent residents, being the second most visited travel destination in N.S.W, its population can expand three to four times.The beautiful beaches of Belongil, Wategos and Clarkes, and the lush rainforest surroundings have attracted visitors over the years but no more so than during the 1970’s, bringing a very eclectic group of residents and visitors. It became the surfy and hippy mecca.
I remember as a teenager, a visit to Byron Bay to visit family members living there. Their diving business was part of the heart of the natural surroundings. Their home was not too far from Cape Byron Lighthouse and they really did have spectacular views over the beach. What I remember most of Byron Bay, was the laid back atmosphere and the warmer weather compared to that of Melbourne!
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One Great Reason to Visit Byron Bay
One great reason to visit Byron Bay is for the cosmopolitan and laid back atmosphere of this beachside town.