Byron Bay

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Byron Bay is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located just off the Pacific Highway, roughly 800 km north of Sydney and 175 km south of Brisbane. Cape Byron is the easternmost point on the Australian mainland.

Byron Bay Halal Explorer

Byron Bay (Australia) main Beach from town - Clarkes Beach with Cape Byron in the distance

Byron Bay is famed worldwide for its surfing beaches, scuba diving, whale watching, rural beauty and a laid back lifestyle. It is a major tourist centre.

Byron Bay and its surrounding area have a population of about 30,000. The area has experienced a dramatic increase in tourism now standing at 1.7 million+ visitors per year. During summer time the Western road in and out of town to the North can get crowded and slow. Entry via Ross Lane off the highway to the south might offer travellers a quicker solution in holiday periods.

The community of Suffolk Park lies a five minutes drive south of Byron, along Tallows Beach. It offers a quieter alternative to the heart of Byron, but for most services you will find yourself making the trip into Byron.

The towns of Bangalow and Nimbin lie inland, under an hours drive away. Lennox Head and Ballina (New South Wales) | Ballina are to the south.

There are many thriving home-based businesses focused on alternative, holistic, cultural and knowledge industries, with a growing population of artists, writers and filmmakers.

Byron Bay is famous for capturing the hearts of the people that visit. Many people end up staying. The community spirit in Byron Bay and the surrounding areas is strong. There are many Muslim and groups doing their bit to help.

How to travel to Byron Bay

What is the best way to fly to Byron Bay

Ballina/Byron Airport (IATA Flight Code: BNK) is the closest airport, around 30 minutes drive away at Ballina (New South Wales) | Ballina. There are Flights from Sydney and Melbourne. Airport transport options. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. Xcede Airport Transfers and Steve's Tours Airport Express offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. Blanchs bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way.

Gold Coast Airport (IATA Flight Code: OOL) is around 1 hour away at Tweed Heads|Coolangatta and has domestic flights and international Flights from New Zealand, Malaysia and Japan. It often has cheaper flights and affordableer vehicle hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, Byron Bay - Surfers Express do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. Xcede Airport Transfers offer shuttle services direct to the door.

Travel on a Bus in Byron Bay

Regular coach services travel between Sydney and Brisbane via Byron Bay.

How to travel to Byron Bay by car

Byron is around 9 hours trip from Sydney. A good days drive, with many possibilities to stop and rest. Traffic on the Pacific Highway gets busy during school holiday periods. Avoid traffic delays entering Byron from the Ewingsdale Pacific Highway exit. Take the Pacific Highway Lennox Head exit at Ross Lane and enter Byron from the south.

Byron is only just over an hour from the Gold Coast and just over two hours from Brisbane.

By tour

Many surfing or backpacker tours along the east coast.

Travel by train to Byron Bay

Trains no longer stop next to the Railway Hotel as the rail line is closed except for a 2km shuttle service to Sunrise Beach. You can transfer to a coach from the train at Casino. You can buy a through ticket. Casino is located quite a distance from Byron Bay and it might often be best to get a bus directly to Byron, saving a lot of trouble. Or, if you are lucky enough most of the domestic airlines have sales on pretty consistently from most major city's to the Gold Coast, Brisbane and less frequently Ballina. All of these are closer than Casino and may be cheaper if you find the right sale.

How to get around in Byron Bay

There is limited regular public transport within Byron Bay, operated by Blanch's Bus Company - however most destinations within the bay are walkable, including The Lighthouse Walk. The Byron Shire Council has installed parking ticket machines, with the fee being $2 per hour.

What to see in Byron Bay

Cape Byron -28.632778, 153.638889 - Cape Byron - A175, Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia, 2007 - European history began in 1770 when Captain James Cook found a safe anchorage and named the cape after John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron. It is mainland Australia's easternmost point.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Byron Bay

Byron Light House - 1 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay - The walk from town along the walking track up to the light house is amazing and recommended to anyone that is visiting Byron. It is about 20 min from the parking at the base of the walk along the beach. Parking at the top is $7, but well worth it on a hot day. Cafe located near the top.

Surfing

Byron Bay has good surf with a variety of beaches within the town limits. It has occupied the imagination of Australians for many years for its climate, lifestyle and warm water.

Byron Main - the best-known beach in Byron, has smaller waves which break close to shore.At the southern end of Byron Main beach lies the Pass. The Pass can be very crowded, along with Byron Main on summer days but is perfect for long boarding with wide rollers that go forever.

Watego's Beach - is just around the junction from the Pass and Byron Main. It is somewhat hidden from view, lying on the north side of the Byron point. Watego's has a cult longboarder crowd because its waves generally don't have enough push as other breaks. It generally has smaller surf than the Pass. The surf runs west towards Byron Main and takes a bit more skill to paddle out to than the Pass or the main beach. The Pass is always crowded when the winds or swell are right and because of the easy paddle it has a lot of beginners which can make it very dangerous with wayward boards.

Tallow's Beach - is the least known and least used Byron beach for those who don't surf. Tallow's Beach is on the south side of the Byron headland, is very long and has a variety of breaks along its length. The surf is generally larger as most swells go straight into it. It is very uncommon to see tourists along this beach because the only place from which it can be seen in Byron is the top of the Byron headland.

It is not uncommon to surf among pods of common dolphins as the evening winds down in Byron, especially if you are surfing Watego's or the Pass.

If you visit Byron bay but don't have a surfboard with you, you can hire a surfboard online in the Bay for 20 USD a day and 120 USD a week at www.rentasurfboard.com

Beachgoing

Swimming. Byron Main Beach is patrolled all summer, with other beaches patrolled during the Chistmas School Holidays, including Wategoes. Clarkes beach is to the east of the main beach but before the Pass and its sheltered location means it is almost always good for kids.In winter, it can be a bit chilly to consider swimming at Byron with daytime temperatures on average only reaching around 20C.
Sunbake. Topless sunbathing is common and accepted in Byron, please use a clothing beach called Belongil is located north of the Byron Beach Club at Tyagarah. Access via Grays Lane and a walking track from the Pacific Highway.

Marine activities

Byron Bay Whale Watching | September and October are the best whale watching months.

Byron Bay has some of New South Wales's best scuba diving. Most diving is at Julian Rocks, only five minutes off shore. The depths around Julian Rocks are 5–25 meters and it's suitable for snorkeling. You can dive with the following operators:

Byron Bay Dive Centre | 9 Marvell Street -28.643387, 153.612224 ☎ +61 2-6685-8333 1800 243 483 +61 2-6685-5750 - Byron Bay Dive Centre runs diving and snorkeling trips to Julian Rocks. Certification is available.

Walking and cycling

Byron Bay Cycleway. There is a cycleway along the beach at Byron. Bicycle hire is available.

Circus arts - 17 Centennial Circuit - Always want to learn to do the flying trapeeze? Wish your kids would make good on their promise? Beautiful facilities.

Events

East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival Held each Easter.

Splendour in the Grass Music Festival Alternative to mainstream festival over 2 days each July.

Schoolies In late November/early December celebrating school leavers from across Australia. (This may be a time to avoid, if it is not your scene.)

Find out about upcoming events in "The Bagg", a local publication out on Mondays.

If you see the free hug guy around in Byron. Be sure to give him a hug and a few dollars so he can move out of his parents home and live in Byron Bay one day

Shopping in Byron Bay

Woolworths - 98 Jonson St, Byron Bay - The main grocery store, in the centre of Byron Bay. Several other shops surround it.

Wicked Weasel | 156 Jonson Street, Byron Bay -28.650496, 153.612425 ☎ +61 2 6685 8833 Opening Hours: Famous Australian manufacturer of "risque" swimwear and lingerie for women.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Byron Bay

Railway Friendly Cafe (The Rails) - Opening Hours: kitchen open for lunch and reopens for supper - the pub stays open. Bands start early but don't go all night $10-25 A great indoor/outdoor space (limited indoor seating) to catch up with friends - popular with backpackers and local residents. Fantastic food with large portions - great value for money. It shouldn't even be compared with pub food because it's so tasty. Has the typical Burgers with fries and battered fish and chips but also much more, including grilled Mediterranean salad, fish burgers, Pastas + daily specials like peppered kangaroo fillet (truly brilliant!)

Bayleaf Cafe - 87 Jonson St, Byron Bay, Australia ☎ +61 2 6685 8900 A cafe with good Coffee to jump start your day.

Treehouse Pizzas | 25 Childe St, Byron Bay - Out of main Byron, near Belongil Beach resides Treehouse Pizza. Very relaxed with outdoor tables. Dogs welcome on the outdoor tables. An amzing eatery - however it has just had a fire so is closed until further notice - look up Byrons local paper 'the northern star' for more details

Fish Mongers | 1 Bay Lane, Byron Bay - Yes, every beach town in Australia has a fish and chips shop. Thit is nothing like those. High end fish and chips await you here. Some even say best in Australia.

Great Northern - 35 Johnson St, Byron Bay, NSW makes great Pizzas from a real Italian Pizzas maker

Red Hot and Green - 17 Lawson St, Byron Bay, NSW behind the Beach Hotel (Thai) food.

Cardamon Pod 8/7 Lawson St, Byron Bay - One of several restaurants catering to Vegetarian and vegans.

Yellow Flower - 11 Clifford St, Suffolk Park, NSW Suffolk Park - Indian food. Takeaway and dine in. You can occasionally chill out to the sounds of a musician

Fisheads | 1 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 Australia - Seafood. Has the usual kids menu with fried things.

Fresh - 7 Jonson Street Byron Bay NSW -28.641715, 153.612782 Upscale cafe food. $20 Burgers and more. Makes a good cup of Coffee.

Byron Beach Cafe - Clarkes Beach, Lawson St, Byron Bay, NSW ☎ +61 2 6685 8400 - Rright on the beach. Offering everything from an egg sandwiches and Coffee for brekkie to a complete brunch. Or modern Australian cuisine for dinner.

The Aztec - 32 Lawson St, Byron Bay $18-24 per main Middle of the road Mexican fare, but better than average atmosphere and soft drinks. The kids menu has more than average non-fried options.

Legend Pizzas | 1/96 Johnson St, Byron Bay - Traditional gourmet Pizzas to eat Halal in or take away in a relaxed vibe.

O-Sushi Restaurant Byron Bay | 15/90-96 Johnson St, Byron Bay - Share plates, plus sashimi and mains, in a modern venue with red walls.

Miss Margarita
Beach Hotel - Pacific Dining Room - corner Jonson Street and Bay St, Byron Bay ☎ +61 2 6680 7055 Excellent restaurant in the Beach Hotel.

Rae's | 6 Marine parade, Byron Bay, NSW at Wategos - For a nice and expensive, meal.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Byron Bay

Byron Bay - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Byron Bay, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Byron Bay. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Byron Bay and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Byron Bay. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Byron Bay. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Byron Bay: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Byron Bay.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Byron Bay: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Byron Bay, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Byron Bay.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Byron Bay, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Byron Bay, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Byron Bay and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Byron Bay, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Byron Bay, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Byron Bay without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Byron Bay is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Byron Bay.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Byron Bay is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Byron Bay, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Byron Bay Media: info@ehalal.io

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a well established destination for backpackers, schoolies, families and couples and there are choice of lodging styles catering to all of them.

Most local real estate agents handle holiday house rentals and there are many in the beach areas and even further into suburban Byron. Some bed-and-breakfasts have been created by building additions to once suburban Byron houses.

Byron Bay Visitor Centre - Official non-profit tourist information | Old Stationmaster's Cottage at 80 Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481 in the centre of town between the main bus stop and the old train station ☎ +61 2-6680-8558 +61 2-6685 5351 They offer a wide range of Byron Bay lodging from budget backpackers to luxury apartments. You can also get a free Byron Bay map

Camping on the beach is illegal. Council rangers will issue fines if you camp for free. Camp at Belongil fields or Byron tourist village if you need somewhere affordable to camp and it never gets full. You can set up camp at night and pay the next morning

Aquarius Backpackers Motel | 16 Lawson Street Byron Bay NSW 2481 ☎ 1800-028-909 - Backpackers.

Arts Factory Lodge 1 Skinners Shoot Road ☎ +61 2 6685 7709 1800 666237 Check-in: 2pm / Check-out: 10am provides lodging from teepees, camping, to dorm rooms and superior Muslim friendly rooms.

Nomads Byron Bay Lawson Lane behind the Great Northern Hotel on Jonson Street ☎ +61 2 6680 7966 1800 666237 Check-in: 2pm / Check-out: 10am Accommodation ranging from king rooms with plasma TVs and fridges to shared backpacker dorm lodging.

Byron Bay YHA | 7 Carlyle Street ☎ +61 2-6685-8853 +61 2-6685-6766 Dorm beds from $27-35, superior Muslim friendly rooms from $70 per room, add $3.50 per day if you are not a member of Hostelling International - A hostel with a barbecue, swimming swimmingpool and television room.

Cape Byron YHA | corner of Middleton Street and Byron Street ☎ +61 2-6685-8788 1800 652 627 +61 2-6685-8814 Dorm beds from $26 per day, add $3.50 per day if you are not a member of Hostelling International - A hostel with a barbecue, swimming swimmingpool and television room.

Broken Head Holiday Park | Beach Road, Broken Head ☎ +61 2-6685-3245 +61 2-6685-4810 Unpowered sites $25/night. Powered sites and cabins also available - Surrounded by National Park rainforest and situated next to Broken Head beach. Suits those who prefer to stay a little further out from the township of Byron Bay. Body board and surf board hire available. Reception 7:30AM Monday - 7:30PM.

Byron Beach Resort - formerly Belongil Beach House | 25 Chide Street ☎ +61 2 66857868 Check-in: 1PM / Check-out: 11AM $30-250 The "100% Real Byron" experience that doesn't break the bank with a range of lodging options from Dorms, twins/double, studios to self contained family cottages. Set on 5600 sq2 of landscaped greenery only a frisbee throw from the beach. This great beachside location has all round inclusive facilities including free (bike) hire, large communal kitchen & common room. The higher end rooms enjoy pay TV and wi fi internet. The Tree House cafe located at the front of the property is a local institution.

Tallow Beach Motel | 5 minutes south of Byron Bay township right across the road from the beach - From $75 per day

Garden Burees Luxury Retreat | 17 Gordon Street ☎ +61 2 6685 5390 Garden Burées sleeps up to two people $260, Grand Burée sleeps up to six people $650, Chalet Kitchen sleeps up to people $225, Chalet Bathroom & Studio sleeps up to two people $175, three Bedroom Chalet sleeps up to six people $400 - Balinese inspired lodging all set in lush tropical surrounds. Buddha Gardens Day Spa located on site.

Planula | Lot 1, Melaleuca Drive ☎ +61 2-6680-9134 Twin rooms $185 during peak seasons, $135 during high season and $115 in winter. Joint diving and lodging deals available - Planula is a bed and breakfast 3km from Byron Bay's town. It focusses on scuba diving; both the hosts are divers.

Byron Bathers | 2 Fletcher Lane, Byron Bay Fletcher Lane runs off the southern end of Fletcher Street 50m from Marvell Street ☎ +61 2 6680 7775 $265 including breakfast, peak season $330-350 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 10AM A quality bed & breakfast. Three king bed bedrooms each with an ensuite (suitable for adults over 21 only).

Byron Bay Beachfront Apartments - Beachfront Apartments | 39-41 Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481 -28.642728, 153.616036 200m from centre of town, on Main Beach ☎ +61 2 6619 0301 $200+ Check-in: 1400 / Check-out: 1000 Located on Denning Park, on Main Beach. Thit is the perfect family holiday in Byron Bay, self contained 2 & 3 bedroom apartments.

Byron Beachside Accommodation - the Old Butter Factory | 14 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 -28.642728, 153.616036 main street of Byron Bay ☎ +61 2 6619 0300 $200+ Check-in: 1400 / Check-out: 1000 Sleek & Spacey, Gorgeous Light-filled & innovative Warehouse apartments. Located on the fringe of Byron Bay Village, an easy stroll to the eclectic mix of shops & restaurants on offer. Walk to Main Beach and many of the attractions around Byron Bay, or enjoy the comforts of the Butter Factory pool, garden courtyard & BBQ area.

Gaia Retreat and Spa | 933 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet ☎ +61 2-6687-1216 +61 2-6687-1310 3 night packages from $995 per person for twin or double or $1195 for a single person

Stay safe as a Muslim in Byron Bay

Be careful of soft-drink spiking - always keep your drink in view and don't accept drinks from strangers. If a stranger does shout you a drink make sure it is the drink you want and watch the drink being poured and handed over to you without it leaving your sight. Never get a stranger to buy a drink on your behalf with your money. They could buy something else and drink it themselves. If you are refused a drink by the bar there is a good reason why.

Swimming - always swim between the flags. Avoid swimming at night especially on your own. Follow all instructions issued by lifeguards

North Coast Medical Centre 24 Shirley St, Byron Bay ☎ +61 2 6685 8666 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM Need a doctor? You'll find both traditional and alternative ones at the North Coast Medical Centre.

Travel Next from Byron Bay

Explore the 'Rainbow Region' - rural towns and sleepy villages, set in lush and particularly scenic countryside. The area is famed as a haven for alternative culture. Nimbin and the Channon are the favorite towns to visit in this region. There is a popular market in the Channon once a month, well on the tourist trail. Bangalow features a nice relaxed old-town main street.

There are many scenic wonders in the area. Byron area has many rainforests & parks. The volcanic plug of Mount Warning National Park|Mount Warning is a favorite tour. It can be visited by driving into Murwillumbah and following the roads to the small village of Uki. There are many waterfalls like Minyon Falls (direction Federal-Rosebank), Protester Falls (the Channon area) and Wanaganui Falls (Wilsons Creek). The drive to these falls is very scenic as it follows the creek and a narrow valley a some nice rainforest.

Brunswick Heads is a nice day trip. The pub is a good place to relax for a meal by the river and it has some quieter beaches. Between Byron Bay and Ballina (New South Wales) | Ballina there is a nice coastal drive which passes through the quiet coastal town of Lennox Head. If you stick to the coastal roads you will see many more beaches and coastal scenery than the highway.