In Town
Tours and activities: everything from diving and sea-kayaking to surf lessons, skydiving and gliding; contact visitor centre for details. Beach Hotel: well-established venue for live music and dining, with a beer garden that has ocean views; cnr Jonson and Bay sts. Beaches: safe swimming at the patrolled Main Beach, and surfing at Clarkes Beach and the Pass; look out for ‘sandologist’ Steve Machell and his fabulous sand sculptures on Main or Clarkes beaches; there’s more surfing at Wategos, child-friendly swimming at secluded Little Wategos, dogs are welcome at Belongil and Brunswick Heads, or go horseriding or beach-fishing at Seven Mile Beach stretching towards Lennox Head. Health and wellbeing: relax and unwind with a massage at Byron’s numerous spas, including the tropical day spa at Buddha Gardens Balinese Spa, (02) 6680 7844; and Relax Haven at Belongil Beachhouse, (02) 6685 7868, with massage therapy and float tanks. Byron Bay Arts & Industry Park: creative arts precinct 3 km from town with artists’, jewellers’ and sculptors’ studios, galleries, cafes and restaurants; Artist Trail guide from visitor centre.
