Byron Bay, NSW 2481

This area is more for the new generation of young parents (30's) and young people area. It use to be all the 70's babies hippies and surfers who are now all the old baby boomers generation but now with all the new shack-modern style cafes & bars, coastal up market restaurants, it is becoming a cross between New farm in Brisbane and North Sydney. It is very quaint, pretty modern new-age town with Good open spaces and nice wide beaches and foot paths. The only issue is the drive and roads here that need significant work to accomodate the growth of the new wave of people making this town a place to call home. Understand that the young generation will be the next generation looking after this area and having the neccesary facilities are required to keep them here. It is a very alternative living as there does seem to be alot of anti vaxers here.

Was a beautiful paradise years ago now expensive crowded little town, be careful you don't get a parking ticket!
If you have a pre vaccine baby or low immune system don't stop here or Northern NSW as there are many anti vaxxers living in this area seemingly supported by the local councils

Too busy all the time, it has an atmosphere but seriously not worth the price tag, not much there, not close to ANYTHING, hardly any jobs.
It’s designed for people that have so much money and no need of a job.
You’re looking at $900 /week for an old tiny unit.. $1200-$1700 for a small house, WTF FOR?
The restaurants are honestly so overrated, the food is just ok at best, nothing fancy or special..
It has this cheap feel to it.. paying so much to live like a hobo.. if that’s your aim, then go for it.
I used to go there often, but I don’t live there.

If you enjoy relaxing at the beach, slowly looking in shops, choosing the vibe of your eating style, Byron offers it all!
Amy Sanderson, LJ Hooker 0403 851 003 or [email protected]

Moved FROM Byron Bay (near beach and tranquility; couldn't ask for more in life) - TO Melbourne after 5 years. And that's coming from one who during the 4.5 years said "Byron is the best place on earth to live!"

So what would cause one to move AWAY from Byron Bay?

Firstly, you need to know, Byron provides a useful purpose. What that is, only you'll know.

But once that purpose has been fulfilled, you need to MOVE ON. Else it turns into "sense gratification". And living a life of sense gratification yields no growth.

Furthermore, Byron is a small place. Thus it attracts limited niche. Generally (but NOT limited to):

(1) Spiritual types who're looking for "something beyond Material world". Note the word "LOOKING". Basically, 99.9% are seekers, everyone with their own version of "Truth". And generally uninterested in "Worldly affairs". Basically using Spirituality as an escape. This includes "Spirit Festivals" or one of many music Festivals (Bluegrass, Splendor, etc).

(2) Materialistic predisposed - about living (own self-created version) of a healthy, abundant, good, rich, relaxed life. About SUCCESS. But disconnected from "something HIGHER".

Meaning both categories are severely OUT OF BALANCE.

Above is of course is a generalization (as it's unfair to box people up into categories).

Point is: It profits YOU (reader of this) to notice WHEN it's time to MOVE ON. Else one gets trapped in the well-known "Byron Bubble". And what initially started of as PROGRESSION, turns into unsuspecting REGRESSION.

It's NOT a place suitable for lifelong living if your vision is to live a complete, wholesome individual. Consider Byron a chapter of one's life. Every chapter closes, and new opens.

I've seen nearly all. And one thing is for certain: It's NOT a spiritual center of anything.

The spirituality in Byron is grade 1 literally. Same thing in Ubud, Koh phangan. A spiritual zoo with endless options - which result in endless opportunity for distraction. EG: Crystal/sound healing, being buried in ground for 24h, Psychedelics, Meditation of all types, weed experiences, every type of Yoga, Tarrot, Tantra, Neo-Advaita (distorted version of true non-dual wisdom), Buddhism, etc...

TRUE spiritual teachers who can honestly help you - DO NOT live in Byron (exceptions of course). Why? Because they know Byron has small population and is already spiritually influenced with all sorts of irrational ideas.

And NO TRUE GURU WISHES TO TEACH SPIRITUAL CHILDREN with insane ideas. Thus authentic guru's are in normal cities, involved with normal people, engaged in normal "life situations".

Any 25 year old (or younger) on LSD can quack how "We're all ONE", in safe a bubble like Byron. But a truly MATURE character - is living such a vision amidst normal world situations with ordinary down-to-earth people, with everyday problems.
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This writing comes from extensive experience; not just personal opinion based on shallow perspective. This writer has seen the depth of the over-hyped Byron. And it's honestly JUST ANOTHER PLACE like any other.

Of course, if the resident's thinking is shallow, they'll call Byron Bay: "Best place on earth, Heaven, No location like it, The surf is the best!".

Don't fall for typical one liner comments like "Best place on earth; Beach is awesome; I love it, Chris Hemsworth lives here, place of Celebrities!, etc".

These kinds of comments have no depth, but only motivated by passing "Excited" emotions which come and go. You'd say the same thing to ANY place which emotionally excites you.

Also, it carries a sexual energy in the air. Why? Because it's dominated mostly by innocent youtfulness. So while one receives a daily dose of handsome/attractive beauty... it comes at expense of NO intellectual depth. Just general surface enjoyment of life in one's OWN bubble, which seems to be fine and accepted in the Byron bubble.
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SUMMARY: I've progressed more in Melbourne in 4 months (in all aspects; financial, spiritual, social, health) - then have in Byron Bay for 4.5 years. Ironically, living in Byron for 5 years only helped me to appreciate everything more then I could've - if didn't live in Byron. This is the irony. :-)

You need to KEEP MOVING ON in life. Don't let comfortable circle of friends and good lifestyle be an excuse to postpone or stagnate your HIGHEST purpose in life - whatever that purpose may be for you.

KEEP MOVING ON as soon as you feel is right to do so.

Byron Bay has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and just a 15 minute drive takes you out into the magnificent hinterland where you will find hidden water falls, wildlife and just absolute breath taking sights! There is such a vast range of people in Byron Bay which creates something very special for the onlookers. Its a friendly hippy town with great surf, a unique range of fabulous food and a friendly atmosphere welcoming all that visit.

Byron Bay located in Northern New South Wales is a beautiful and unique beach-side township with character and friendly locals. The town has all of the necessities, chain retail stores, fantastic restaurants and cafe's and a vibrant atmosphere. Traffic congestion can be an issue during the summer, however, it is tolerable. There are a variety of lovely coastal townships on the Northern New South Wales Coast surrounding Byron Bay which are great to explore as well. For those that enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, the Gold Coast and Brisbane can be easily accessed within 1-2 hours driving distance from Byron Bay for shopping malls and incredible retail experiences.

What a fantastic destination for the family holiday makers, with beach and shops at your doorstep there is a little something for all ages to enjoy.

Byron Bay is a great place to raise your kids, but once thats done get back to #southbank

Sure the traffic gets annoying at times but on a bad day it takes 15 minutes to work and my kids walk 3 minutes to the bus stop. I probably should ride a bike to work but need to drive clients around. Great area for fishing, mountain biking , surfing , kiting , running , swimming , diving, walking, dining, art ..... A typical day can be an early surf or ride - work - walk down the beach for a quick swim at lunchtime - work then hang out down the beach with family and friends after work ... What's there not to like? If you like live music the quality of free gigs around is unbelievable. Generally I think the community is pretty accepting of other people . I'm raising a young family in Suffolk and the choice of schools and after school activities is fantastic, Favourite time of year are those crisp warmish days of April / May or Oct and Nov.

Byron is awesome if you dont know about it or have not been...then...where have you been? To live there would be a dream the place is great!

Best beaches in the world!

Well it's about as far East on main land Australia as you can go and up at the Light House is it there isn't any place further East, from the Light House the views of the surrounding country side is just fantastic and the beach here don't look half bad either, unfortunately I didn't have the time to check it out, just a quick look around and gone.

Byron Bay is literally in my top 5 places to live in the entire world. When i was growing up i spent some time living in Byron and was lucky enough to call it home for a time.

Byron Bay is a trendy combination of new age hippies, surfies and super rich Australians who come to enjoy the great relaxed lifestyle the Northern River has to offer.

The beaches in Byron Bay are gorgeous and generally there is always somewhere in town where you can catch a wave. Some of byrons beaches are Main Beach, Wategoes, Belogil and Tallows.

Byron Bay is a great please to live an alternate lifestyle have great escape and get fit swimming, running, walking or maybe even doing some Bikram yoga in Belongil Byron Bay.

Lots to offer to much to list internationally renowned you just cannot miss this unique hot spot!

Beautiful Byron Bay! It is a laidback town situated 750 km north of Sydney and around 150 km from Brisbane, and I would love to live here one day.

The main beach has rugged surf and strong currents, and there are a number of good surf spots around the region. It is all incredibly picturesque.

Its main street has a very relaxed feel, with good coffee, organic food and some stores offering some really unique and stylish things. There is the Beach Hotel, up on the Esplanade by the foreshore, and a number of other restaurants around the place.

Tucked up behind the town itself is the hinterland - the perfect spot to escape from the tourist hub-bub and crowds which flock here throughout the year.

Byron Bay is becoming more and more popular both for tourists and those wishing to escape the city life and move somewhere peaceful. Located on the far north coast of NSW the climate is warm and the beaches are clean and inviting. Cape Byron is Australia’s most easterly point and from the lighthouse you have amazing views and can often see dolphins and whales as they make their way up and down the coast. Byron Bay has plenty of accommodation options but the summer season can get very busy especially during school holidays so it pays to book well in advance. Food and entertain is plentiful and there are plenty of things to do such as surfing, horse riding, kayaking, hang gliding, mountain biking or visiting the markets and some of the smaller towns in the hinterland. Bryon Bay is the kind of place where you will return to many times.

Byron Bay is a lovely coastal town. Very laid back, a little bit hippy style and very, very relaxed. The surf is great most of the time and it is a fun place to stay.

There is a walking track out to the famous Cape Byron. There are 2 reasons why the Cape is so famous: 1. it is the eastern most point of the Australian continent, and 2. it is a very good location for whale watching.

Byron Bay has attracted attention from all around the world with its surf beaches and there are kilometers of them both north and south.

In the township there are quaint gift shops, craft shops, clothing shops and cafés all there to delight the tourists.

What I love about tourist towns is the atmosphere. They always seem to have a happy atmosphere. The area boasts health retreats and lots of the 'natural living' culture is in the Byron Bay atmosphere.