It is situated 800kms North of Sydney and 89km South of the Gold Coast (about 1 hour by car). Lush rainforest vegetation meets the Pacific Ocean at many beautiful beaches along the North-facing bay. Dolphins, rays, turtles and whales drift by the steep cliffs of Cape Byron, and ocean lovers will enjoy the sandy beaches, the warm and clear waters and great surfing waves.

This region of Australia has a semi-tropical climate, which means warm Summers and mild Winters, with average seasonal temperatures of Summer - 25°C and Winter - 18°C. This means that locals and visitors alike are able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities including the many festivals throughout the year.

There are kilometres of unspoiled beaches making surfing a popular pass time for locals and visitors alike. With its variety of north, east and south-facing beaches it is no wonder that the area is fast becoming a surfing Mecca. There are a number of local surf schools for all skills and ages.

With a population of around 9,000 Byron Bay is Australia's hip holiday destination. Boasting great surfing beaches, a spectacular marine park, National Parks, great restaurants, abundant things to do, famed markets and speciality shops; Byron really is the place to be!