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 to do in the bay last summer. Six taps flow with favourites from Stone & Wood, Byron Brewery, Common People and Byron Bay Spirits Co, and the setup has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most fun ways to enjoy a drink in town. It’s casual and about as Byron as you can get. Pull up, pour yourself a cold one and soak it all in.
The team behind it clearly know their audience, because they’ve taken their love of retro vans a step further with Kombi Tours Byron Bay. This time it’s a bright yellow 1974 rag-top convertible Volkswagen Kombi that doubles as wedding transport, airport pick-up and guided tour all in one. Step inside and you’re cruising through the hinterland, winding past beaches and lookouts or slipping into town for a bit of shopping with the roof rolled back. The tours are relaxed and flexible, built around showing off the best of the area without losing that laidback vibe.
Together, the two Kombis capture something essential about Byron Bay. One keeps the good times flowing on the sand, the other carries you off to discover more of the region in head turning style. It’s a neat reminder that here, the best experiences are simple, memorable and just a little bit different.
Kombi Keg Byron Bay
140 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park NSW 2481
0424 187 051
Kombikeg.com/byron-bay
Kombi Tours Byron Bay
5/82 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
0424 187 051
Kombitoursbyron.com.au
