Our
Location
Byron Bay the most
easterly point of mainland Australia is 790km North of Sydney
via the Pacific Highway. Or approx 2.5 Hrs Drive South of
Brisbane 182 km via the upgraded Pacific highway.
Domestic flights to Ballina or Lismore are also available.
Link: www.rex.com.au
Link: www.virginblue.com.au
It sums up the travel brochure ideal nicely with its quiet
beaches, lush rainforests, panoramic vistas, tourist resorts
and picturesque fihing towns, rivers, hills and valleys.
The world-famous surf beaches will delight surfers and divers
- and those seeking an alternate experience will find new
age therapies on every corner in Hinterland regions.
The National Parks, rivers and rainforests will keep nature
lovers happy, while abundant fresh local produce from Tweed
Heads will satisfy the gourmands. Just be careful you're not
seduced by the laid-back, blissful lifestyle. It's a fact
that many tourists visit here, and decide to stay - forever!
Hippies, surfers, rich urban escapees, actors and artists,
reside in this region as it has become a curious mix, with
everyone knowing they live in a relaxed, unique destination.
For more information, go to:
Link: www.visitnsw.com.au
Link: www.tropicalnsw.com.au
Famous
For...
Its local stars
Paul Hogan, star of Crocodile Dundee lives here with his wife
and child when in Australia, as do bestselling Aussie author
Di Morrissey, members of rock band Midnight Oil; and leading
vocalist, Grace Knight and other stars.
Gourmet produce Gorge yourself on speciality coffee, macadamia
nuts, 'bush tucker' and exotic fruits. Agri-businesses through
the Ballina/Byron Bay hinterland and the Tweed Valley cater
to Sydney and Brisbane's gourmet cuisine markets.
Geography...
A visit to the
world famous seaside resort town of Byron Bay wouldn't be
complete without a walk to the Cape Byron Lighthouse, Australia's
most easterly point it's the first spot in the nation that
sees the sun.
Looking towards the hinterland you can see a large mountious
shape in a 1770 voyage Captain Cook named this Mount Warning
and used it as a navigational aid.
It was formed from the core of an ancient volcano, and the
sunrise from its summit is one of the best on the east coast.
Environment...
Some of the prettiest
camping sites are here, such as Rummery Park in the Whian
Whian State Forest, close to the spectacular Minyon Falls.
For a bird's eye view of the Tweed Valley and Mt Warning,
the Pinnacle, Tooloom Falls and Brindle Creek, head to Blackbutt
Lookout.
Link: www.rainforestrescue.com.au
Locals have fought to keep Byron environmentally and socially
aware. While tourism is a booming industry, it still boasts
no McDonalds, no high rise buildings, no traffic lights and
no parking meters. Byron's live music scene is also well-known.
The town hosts the annual East Coast Blues and Roots Festival
Link: www.bluesfest.com.au
Exotic fruits from around the world are available at Tropical
Fruit World, an extensive hillside property in the Tweed Valley.
Here you can gorge yourself on everything from chocolate pudding
fruit and jak fruit to babaco or monsterio.
The region has 6 spectacular World Heritage Listed areas,
with most of them having some access to visitors.
You can come with us to have a memorable experience of some
special places on our all-inclusive Mountain Bike Day Tour.
Happy Travels!
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