Experience Australia’s hippie town, Nimbin!
Visit Nimbin, a small hippie town about an hour’s drive from Byron Bay. Ninh Binh was a small, unknown country town until another lifestyle festival was held in the town. The festival was a huge success and many participants decided to stay in Ninh Binh, thereby laying the foundation for the alternative lifestyle of living there today. Watch an old lady roaming the streets, buying clothes at “Bringa Bong”, educated at “The Hemp Museum”, and selling homemade magic muffins.
Make waves!
Byron has become a very popular surf town, with beaches as far as the eye can see, and room for everyone. If you are new to surfing, many companies offer daily surfing lessons privately and in groups. With experience, you can usually rent a board at a hostel or surf shop in town. Top surfers usually hang out in the southeast corner, so keep some distance unless you’re one of them. Spoiling Big Wave for professional surfers is never fun.
Watch the sunset first in Australia!
Get up early and watch the rising sun first in Australia. The lighthouse standing there today was built in 1901 and is 18 meters high. The walking track linked to the lighthouse is a popular place to observe the movement of humpback whales.
Be wild with Byron’s amazing nightlife!
A backpacker’s paradise, Byron is the perfect place to meet like-minded travelers backpacking Australia. There are many hostels in town, some at the campus bar and some that allow alcohol purchased at the store. The most popular nightclub among backpackers is the cheeky monkey. During the day, we sell food and host quiz competitions and other contests. At night, the restaurant turns into a nightclub and the table becomes a dance floor. You can’t backpack Australia without dancing once or twice at the Byron Bay Beach Life.
Play poker with the locals!
Poker is especially popular with the locals. There are no large casinos in Byron, but small tournaments of 40-100 people are held regularly in the area. In addition to a lot of fun and a chance to increase your budget, it’s also a great way to meet locals and chat with real Australians. If you don’t know how to play, don’t be afraid to come. Skill levels are usually fairly low and rules are always explained on request.
From Byron to Ballina
The route from Byron to Ballina is perfect for travelers who prefer to immerse themselves in the scenery and beauty of each mile at a more relaxed pace. This lifestyle is a combination of relaxation and creativity, a perfect escape from the sunshine, golden beaches, talkative locals, and the live joy of an artistic store. Rent a camper van just a two-hour drive from Brisbane and enjoy this diverse natural beauty, rolling hills, and atmosphere of a new era.
Add idyllic weather conditions to the list of perfect reasons to travel here. There are occasional storms that add to the lush greenery of this coastal oasis, with lots of trees, shrubs, and palms in all directions. The region attracts locals for many reasons, and foreign tourists travel far to experience this Australian oasis for themselves.
What can’t you see in Byron Bay? Motorhomes go straight to the most popular observatory and give you all the freedom you need to drink the tea you make in your kitchen. It’s easy to base yourself here. Choose from nearly 10 caravan parks and change your view daily as needed. We recommend Byron Bay Beach Life Tourist Park, which is about 3 minutes from the town center. The beach is within walking distance and there is a great golf course right next to the park.
Ballina has many attractions, including the famous Big Shrimp, the Navy Museum, the Coast Guard Tower, and the beautiful Richmond River. However, most visitors and locals go straight to the beach to enjoy a variety of water sports and leisure activities. But that’s not all. If you like tea tree oil, visit Thursday’s plantation, home of the world-famous tea tree products.
Finding a place to stay is easy. Head straight to Ballina Headlands Leisure Park, just a 20-minute drive from Byron Bay. Just outside the camper van is a world-class beach, a World Heritage National Park, and a pristine environment. A 10-minute walk to Boulders Beach, a popular fishing spot for locals, and then walk to Sharp’s beach for a swim.
