Byron Bay: Queenslanders’ Favourite Coastal Escape

There’s a reason Byron Bay is the ultimate weekend escape for Queenslanders. Golden beaches, chilled vibes and a food and wellness scene that makes you want to hit repeat. Whether you’re craving a lazy day on the sand, a caffeine fuelled café crawl or a bit of adventure, this coastal gem has it all.

Kick off your morning with a sunrise stroll along Main Beach (bonus points if you make it to the lighthouse for that insta perfect shot). Pop into the boutique shops and quirky cafés that make the town so charming and if you’re feeling fancy, book yourself into a wellness retreat to stretch and maybe even meditate away the week’s stress. For those who prefer a little more action, the hinterland trails and coastal adventures promise both stunning views and brag worthy stories.

Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best spots to eat, stay and explore so you can squeeze every drop of fun from your trip. Look at the list below and plan your perfect Byron escape.

28 Degrees Byron Bay

Prepare to fall head over heels for adults-only 28 Degrees Byron Bay, a family run guesthouse with barefoot luxury in spades. This eco-conscious hideaway boasts a prime location just a three minute stroll from the beach, total privacy and rooms that ooze comfort and charm. Choose from the Luxury...

Balcony Bar & Oyster Co

A Northern Rivers Coastal Escape For Queenslanders seeking the perfect weekend getaway, Byron Bay remains a favourite. Just a short drive from Brisbane, this Northern Rivers hotspot offers surf, sunshine and, at its heart, some of the best dining on the east coast. And no trip is complete without a...

Beach Byron Bay

Some restaurants talk about having a view, but Beach Byron Bay really does have the view. Panoramic, straight over Clarkes Beach and The Pass, with the soundtrack of waves rolling in. It’s also a place that celebrates the region’s incredible produce, prepared with imagination and passion under the direction...

Better by Bike

Just north of Byron Bay is the award winning Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Stretching 24km from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, the trail winds through lush hinterland, rainforest gullies, and sleepy villages, with plenty of reasons to hop off the bike along the way, a perfect blend of nature, food,...

Byron On The Bay

When it comes to the ultimate Byron Bay getaway, location is everything – and Byron On The Bay has it all. With 52 stunning units across four unique properties, we've got the perfect stay for every kind of traveller. Step outside and you're only ever a short stroll from golden beaches, buzzing...

East On Byron

Experience your family gateway in a beautiful Byron Bay Luxury Villa It’s spring and honestly there’s no better time to hit Byron. The weather’s warm, the crowds are a little lighter and if you’ve been doom scrolling for the perfect place to stay, well lucky for you we’ve got it...

Elements of Byron

The Quintessential Australian Escape Set on 50 acres of coastal bushland where rainforest spills onto the sand dunes of Belongil Beach, Elements of Byron offers an experience that is as deeply restorative as it is adventurous. This is a place where Australia’s most iconic landscapes come together – ocean, rainforest,...

Go Sea Kayak

Sure, Byron’s beaches are world famous, but the real magic happens when you swap your towel for a paddle and head out on the water. That’s where Go Sea Kayak comes in, sending you paddling alongside dolphins, waving at turtles and maybe even spotting a whale or two cruising...

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay gives you 28 acres of coastal breathing room, edged by Arakwal National Park and a tea tree tinted lake. You’re close enough to town for markets and margaritas, yet tucked among paperbarks so mornings start with sandy toes and end with a lazy swim. For...

Kombi Keg Byron Bay & Kombi Tours Byron Bay

On a Byron Bay weekend, it’s not unusual to see a crowd gathering around a beautifully restored 1973 Volkswagen Kombi parked at Clarks Beach, beers in hand and ocean views just beyond. That’s Kombi Keg Byron Bay, a mobile bar that was voted one of the top 10 things...

Mystery Adventures

If you love the idea of exploring Byron Bay but want something a little different from the usual checklist of beaches, boutiques and bars, Mystery Adventures has you covered. This clever tour operator has made a name for itself with self-guided experiences across Victoria and New South Wales and...

No Bones Byron Bay

Dinner, done differently in Byron Bay Byron has never been short on places to eat, but No Bones is one of those dinner spots that gets everyone talking, vegan or not. Open seven nights a week from 5pm, this buzzing dinner spot has made “eat flora not fauna” its mantra,...

Red Ginger

Grocery, Dumpling House, Tea House & Gift Store Red Ginger has been a Byron institution since 2002 and it’s one of those places you really shouldn’t skip on a weekend visit. With two locations—one on Jonson Street in Byron Bay and another in Bangalow—it blends the feel of an old...

The Sunseeker Byron Bay

There’s something special about Byron Bay that keeps people coming back. Maybe it’s the salty air, the easygoing surf culture or the way the town effortlessly blends creativity with coastal charm. Tucked just on the fringe of the action, The Sunseeker captures that spirit perfectly. It is a boutique...