Byron Bay is one of the key beach based locations that Australia has to offer. It is one of the highlights of New South Wales and it is chock full of accommodation, attractions and things to do. If you are considering going to Australia for a prolonged holiday that will take in several different locations, you would do well to make sure that Byron Bay is on your list of places to stay in.

So let’s take a closer look to see what Byron Bay has to offer us. One thing that is worth remembering is that the bay area has lovely temperatures all year round. Obviously it will be cooler in the winter, but not cool enough to prevent you from doing everything you would want to do.

The beaches are the main attraction here, and there are lots of them as well. Whatever one you choose to stay at for the day you are bound to be satisfied, as most of them are positioned to protect you from any strong breezes. Cape Byron itself is a dramatic area of Australia, perhaps one of the most dramatic of all. Byron Lighthouse adds to the drama and intrigue, and has been standing for more than a century now.

For Byron Bay’s new life as a holiday destination we have to look back as far as the Sixties. The area was once used as a workplace with factories and other similar buildings situated here. But the Sixties saw a sea change and Byron Bay started to become known more for its waves and breakers than anything else. This brought new people to the beaches and ever since then they have been coming back and spreading the word about how wonderful Byron Bay really is.

But if surfing isn’t your thing you could try walking instead. There is a walking trail here that allows you to explore a different side of Byron Bay. But whatever you decide to do when you arrive, you will be glad you chose to see the bay for yourself. This really is a jewel of Australia’s New South Wales.