Al’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens, giant crystals and cafe with lovely views.
350 locals recommend
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrBeautiful gardens, giant crystals and cafe with lovely views.
Great location overlooking the Caldera & Mt Warning. The Margaret Olley exhibition is worth a look. Lovely cafe.
283 locals recommend
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
2 Mistral RdGreat location overlooking the Caldera & Mt Warning. The Margaret Olley exhibition is worth a look. Lovely cafe.
Set in the hinterland, a great walk to falls although a few steps.
362 locals recommend
Minyon Falls lookout
Minyon Platform TrackSet in the hinterland, a great walk to falls although a few steps.
The most easterly point of Australia. Very popular walking track to the Lighthouse with views of coast. There is a cafe close to Lighthouse.
402 locals recommend
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Walking TrackThe most easterly point of Australia. Very popular walking track to the Lighthouse with views of coast. There is a cafe close to Lighthouse.
Many options for swimming, and water sports. Also great flat place for walking along river.
38 locals recommend
Ballina
Many options for swimming, and water sports. Also great flat place for walking along river.
Nice place to take the young ones with cuddly wildlife and great grounds and refreshments
87 locals recommend
Macadamia Castle
419 Hinterland WyNice place to take the young ones with cuddly wildlife and great grounds and refreshments
A great day out for all the family. Taste the region’s delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm.
27 locals recommend
Summerland Farm
253 Wardell RdA great day out for all the family. Taste the region’s delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm.
Food scene
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdWell known cafe, restaurant & gardens. Very close.
Bun Coffee
1A Banksia DrBest coffee on the North Coast! You can buy bulk or try a coffee on site.
Byron Farmers Market
Butler StreetFresh local produce. Every Thursday 7-11am.
Stone & Wood Brewery
100 Centennial CctIf you like beer try a tasting experience at Stone & Wood.
Eltham Pub
441 Eltham RdLive music, good food, great atmosphere.
A lovely cafe with outdoor seating and good food. Next door to Ballina Gallery.
13 locals recommend
Ballina Gallery Café.
46 Cherry StA lovely cafe with outdoor seating and good food. Next door to Ballina Gallery.
City/town information
Set on the river and opposite the ocean, this town is very popular with families. You can hire paddle boards & kayaks. Many cafes. Great for a walk late afternoon, flat & easy walking.
308 locals recommend
Brunswick Heads
Set on the river and opposite the ocean, this town is very popular with families. You can hire paddle boards & kayaks. Many cafes. Great for a walk late afternoon, flat & easy walking.
Neighbourhoods
A small town that has exclusive shops and a couple of good restaurants. Try Butcher Baker for a coffee or lunch. Saturday morning farmers markets behind pub.
235 locals recommend
Bangalow
A small town that has exclusive shops and a couple of good restaurants. Try Butcher Baker for a coffee or lunch. Saturday morning farmers markets behind pub.
Mullumbimby is an iconic town with an alternative feel. Organic food & produce available.
180 locals recommend
Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is an iconic town with an alternative feel. Organic food & produce available.