It's all about Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a beautiful spot in northern New South Wales that you've probably heard about. I certainly had but I wasn't really sure what to expect. I'd heard very mixed reviews after all.

I'd heard that there wasn't that much to do, the place was over run with backpackers and tourists but I'd also heard it was a bit of a gem in terms of scenery and beaches.

In a way none of them are hugely wrong. Apart from the fact that there is quite a bit you can do and it was more than easy to find things to do for the whole day we were there. We didn't do a whole lot apart from wander around the amazing shops, eat lunch and go for a swim but we already want to go back to either to do the same thing all over again or to find some other things to do and look at. To be honest you don't need to DO a lot to have a great day there. 

There's loads of companies in Byron Bay that offer different activities you can try. Sky diving, surfing, paddle boarding the lot. It's not hard to find somewhere you can do these things and book up. I would advise checking things out online first though to get a good idea of what you want to do and how much it will cost. 

If you're not wanting to spend a lot of money Cape Byron Lighthouse is a cheap attraction with stunning views. There's also beautiful beaches around the coast to enjoy including Byron Bay of course and also Belongi Beach. If you're up for a short drive it's worth driving down to Lennox Heads where you can enjoy the calm waters of the lake, or again a beautiful beach. 

The shops in Byron are great with a variety of high end and cheaper shops for everyone to enjoy. There's definitely no way you can feel out of place in Byron Bay, there's something for everyone to see, do and enjoy. It's a very relaxed town so it's great for an easy going day.

Finding somewhere to eat is definitely not an issue either and you don't have to spend a lot either. There's loads of choice, Italian, Mexican or just a laid back light lunch. Jack and I opted for Aquarius which was a lovely chilled restaurant offering light lunches but also bigger meals if you were particularly peckish. I went for a tropical frappe and a roasted pumpkin and eggplant salad which was beautiful and something I really want to re-create in my own way so keep your eye open for that in the future. The price of the food here was so reasonable and it was so tasty. Definitely recommend trying it out.

I loved Byron Bay and I'm so looking forward to going back and exploring some more. We had such a great, relaxed day and it was the perfect way to spend a Friday.

Have you been to Byron Bay, what did you think of it? Let me know in the comments, and as always let me know if there's any where you think we should check out. 

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