Byron North Retreat Guidebook
Food scene
Yum Yum Tree Cafe is where we fell in love with Ocean Shores. It has a friendly, relaxed beachside vibe. The menu includes breakfast rolls and sandwiches, great coffee and tea. There is a park across the street, markets on a Saturday morning, and the New Brighton Beach is a short walk away.
105 locals recommend
Yum Yum Tree Cafe
50 River StYum Yum Tree Cafe is where we fell in love with Ocean Shores. It has a friendly, relaxed beachside vibe. The menu includes breakfast rolls and sandwiches, great coffee and tea. There is a park across the street, markets on a Saturday morning, and the New Brighton Beach is a short walk away.
Mrs Birdy is a nice alternative to Yum Yum Tree Cafe. Great coffee, lunch foods, lasagne-style and burgers.
51 locals recommend
Mrs Birdy
19 Beach AveMrs Birdy is a nice alternative to Yum Yum Tree Cafe. Great coffee, lunch foods, lasagne-style and burgers.
THE best chicken mornay pies ever. Great pastry, quick local bread and milk shop.
Ocean Shores Pharmacy
Rajah RoadTHE best chicken mornay pies ever. Great pastry, quick local bread and milk shop.
We try to get to La Casita every time we visit Ocean Shores. Exquisite mexican food and unique drinks. A taste experience not to be missed. Book early to avoid missing out, and if booked out, you could try showing up at 5:00 for a potential spot on a bench seat.
36 locals recommend
La Casita
3 Fawcett StWe try to get to La Casita every time we visit Ocean Shores. Exquisite mexican food and unique drinks. A taste experience not to be missed. Book early to avoid missing out, and if booked out, you could try showing up at 5:00 for a potential spot on a bench seat.
Popular with visitors of all ages - The Farm, on the road in to Byron Bay, before the hospital.
396 locals recommend
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdPopular with visitors of all ages - The Farm, on the road in to Byron Bay, before the hospital.
Paul Hogan and friends run this establishment with huge pub meals - and often live entertainment.
163 locals recommend
Hotel Brunswick
4 Mullumbimbi StPaul Hogan and friends run this establishment with huge pub meals - and often live entertainment.
Such amazing views - the ocean from the front, hills from the back. Great golf course and bowls club.
40 locals recommend
Ocean Shores Country Club
113A Orana RdSuch amazing views - the ocean from the front, hills from the back. Great golf course and bowls club.
Sticky Fingers Pizzeria
26 Mullumbimbi StWonderful, crispy, tasty pizzas - we love them!
Visit Hoopers if for no other reason than to read the menu! No, seriously, great burgers along the water in Brunswick Heads.
12 locals recommend
Hooper's: Burgers, Fish & Chippery
10 The TerraceVisit Hoopers if for no other reason than to read the menu! No, seriously, great burgers along the water in Brunswick Heads.
Huge, modern bakery where you can watch the bakers at work. Very tasty breads, pastries and pies.
26 locals recommend
Bruns Bakery
15 Fingal StHuge, modern bakery where you can watch the bakers at work. Very tasty breads, pastries and pies.
Closest food store, well stocked with fresh foods. Butcher nearby for quality meats.
50 locals recommend
Coles Ocean Shores
Rajah RoadClosest food store, well stocked with fresh foods. Butcher nearby for quality meats.
Sightseeing
MUST SEE Cape Byron Lighthouse. MUST DO lighthouse walk - from Wategos Beach to lighthouse - at dawn or any time. Approximately one hour up and 30 minutes down. Parking at the lighthouse is $6.50. Cafe, toilets, visitors centre.
402 locals recommend
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Walking TrackMUST SEE Cape Byron Lighthouse. MUST DO lighthouse walk - from Wategos Beach to lighthouse - at dawn or any time. Approximately one hour up and 30 minutes down. Parking at the lighthouse is $6.50. Cafe, toilets, visitors centre.
This lookout provides perspective of both the hinterland and beach. It's a lovely example of the rolling hillsides and grazing cattle all around Byron Shire. Kathy and daughters' favourite view, across 20 years of visiting Byron Bay!!
St Helena lookout
Coolamon Scenic DriveThis lookout provides perspective of both the hinterland and beach. It's a lovely example of the rolling hillsides and grazing cattle all around Byron Shire. Kathy and daughters' favourite view, across 20 years of visiting Byron Bay!!
Federal is a 30 minute drive and a nice place to stop when checking out the hinterland.
63 locals recommend
Federal
Federal is a 30 minute drive and a nice place to stop when checking out the hinterland.
Another one of the amazing lookouts in Byron Shire. Check it out on your roam around.
Scarabeloti's Lookout
784 Coolamon Scenic DrAnother one of the amazing lookouts in Byron Shire. Check it out on your roam around.
Local, quirky entertainment venue, in the heart of Brunswick Heads. Five minutes drive. Look for tickets online.
67 locals recommend
Brunswick Picture House
30 Fingal StLocal, quirky entertainment venue, in the heart of Brunswick Heads. Five minutes drive. Look for tickets online.
One of the most pristine beaches you will ever find. Views of Cape Byron. Walk for miles north through South Golden Beach. Dog-friendly beach area stretched to the mouth of the Brunswick River. Great for experienced surfers, too. No Surf Life Saving Flags - beware of currents and rips.
17 locals recommend
New Brighton Beach
One of the most pristine beaches you will ever find. Views of Cape Byron. Walk for miles north through South Golden Beach. Dog-friendly beach area stretched to the mouth of the Brunswick River. Great for experienced surfers, too. No Surf Life Saving Flags - beware of currents and rips.
One of the most pristine beaches you will ever find. Parking, playground and skate park at entry.
38 locals recommend
South Golden Beach
One of the most pristine beaches you will ever find. Parking, playground and skate park at entry.
Simpsons Creek
Popular swimming spot in waterway of the Brunswick River. Check with local guides.
Visitors with children have enjoyed visiting Tropical Fruit world. Just up the highway.
111 locals recommend
Tropical Fruit World
29 Duranbah RdVisitors with children have enjoyed visiting Tropical Fruit world. Just up the highway.
Neighbourhoods
Ocean Shores is a tranquil, quiet, family friendly area north of Byron Bay. It lies along the Pacific Ocean, and is set among rolling hills. Local shops KMart Hub, Tavern, Post Office and Coles.
29 locals recommend
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores is a tranquil, quiet, family friendly area north of Byron Bay. It lies along the Pacific Ocean, and is set among rolling hills. Local shops KMart Hub, Tavern, Post Office and Coles.
City/town information
Byron Bay, 20 minutes away, is a popular tourist town on the coast. Its sensational popularity is due to the natural beauty and north facing beaches: Wategos, Clarks, Byron. Unique shopping for mementos and gifts. Numerous cafes and restaurants. Woolworths. Cinema. Entertainment and shows.
✌️Cheer up.
Slow down.
Chill out. ❤️
113 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Byron Bay, 20 minutes away, is a popular tourist town on the coast. Its sensational popularity is due to the natural beauty and north facing beaches: Wategos, Clarks, Byron. Unique shopping for mementos and gifts. Numerous cafes and restaurants. Woolworths. Cinema. Entertainment and shows.
✌️Cheer up.
Slow down.
Chill out. ❤️
Mullumbimby is a quiet, relaxed haven in the Byron hinterland, and the location of Byron Shire Council. Cafes, shops, Woolworths.
180 locals recommend
Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is a quiet, relaxed haven in the Byron hinterland, and the location of Byron Shire Council. Cafes, shops, Woolworths.
When you need major shopping like Harvey Norman, Bunnings, KMart, Big W and cinemas, Tweed Heads is a 30 minute drive away.
10 locals recommend
Tweed Heads
When you need major shopping like Harvey Norman, Bunnings, KMart, Big W and cinemas, Tweed Heads is a 30 minute drive away.
Ballina
Ballina is home to the Byron airport and Taco Bell.
Bangalow is a lovely town adjacent to and inland from Byron Bay. Lovely cafes and takeaways with fascinating shopping.
37 locals recommend
Bangalow
Bangalow is a lovely town adjacent to and inland from Byron Bay. Lovely cafes and takeaways with fascinating shopping.
'Simple Pleasures'. Brunswick Heads is a town nearby, on the way to Byron Bay, located at the mouth of the Brunswick River. Dozens of eateries and family swimming spots.
308 locals recommend
Brunswick Heads
'Simple Pleasures'. Brunswick Heads is a town nearby, on the way to Byron Bay, located at the mouth of the Brunswick River. Dozens of eateries and family swimming spots.
Sports
For the golfers out there, visit Ocean Shores Golf Club. Beautiful setting for a rewarding day, no matter the score.
Ocean Shores Golf Club
For the golfers out there, visit Ocean Shores Golf Club. Beautiful setting for a rewarding day, no matter the score.
Beaches in Ocean Shores are well known for great surfing. Try New Brighton and South Golden.
29 locals recommend
Ocean Shores
Beaches in Ocean Shores are well known for great surfing. Try New Brighton and South Golden.
Churches
The Byron Ministry Region encompasses the townships of Bangalow, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby and their surrounding areas. Services are held at alternate locations, so check website for service times and locations.
St Paul's Spirituality Centre
14 Kingsley StThe Byron Ministry Region encompasses the townships of Bangalow, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby and their surrounding areas. Services are held at alternate locations, so check website for service times and locations.