New South Wales

Byron Bay

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The Byron Bay region extends well beyond its famous lighthouse point, reaching inland across rolling green hills that rise from the coastal plain toward the Border Ranges. This is Australia's easternmost corner, where subtropical rainforest meets dairy country and the Pacific Ocean catches the continent's first light. The hinterland towns of Bangalow, Federal, Newrybar and Mullumbimby hold as much character as Byron itself, connected by winding roads that pass macadamia orchards, heritage pubs and weatherboard houses with wide verandas. What distinguishes this corner of New South Wales is its density of locally owned enterprises, many established by tree-changers who arrived with city skills and country ambitions. Stone & Wood built their brewery in Murwillumbah precisely for this community of makers and growers, becoming a regional anchor that spawned smaller operations like Wolf Lane Distillery and Lord Byron Distillery. The coffee culture runs deep here too, with roasters like Doma Coffee and The Byron Bean supplying the network of independent cafes that punctuate the Pacific Highway from Mullumbimby to Suffolk Park. Huskee, which started here before expanding globally, reflects the region's knack for nurturing ideas that resonate far beyond the local market. The region operates on two distinct seasonal rhythms. Summer brings the crowds to Byron Bay proper, pushing discerning visitors inland to places like Newrybar Boutique Hotel or the Federal Village B&B, where the pace remains unhurried even when the coast is packed.

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A selection of standout places across Byron Bay

Craft

Byron Bay Screenprinters

Byron Bay Screenprinters, located on Wollongbar Street, masters the art of…

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The Paddock Project

Karen Gross founded The Paddock Project as a working market garden on Argyle…

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The Long Alley Barn

A converted barn on a Hartley Vale property west of Lithgow, with 360-degree…

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Cape Byron Walking Track

A scenic coastal circuit around the most easterly point of mainland Australia…

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AURUM PREMIUM MODERN HONEY WINES

Bordeaux-born winemaker Louis Costa spent years researching ancient meadmaking…

Corner

Terrain Home

A Byron hinterland homewares store in the village of Bangalow specialising in…

Small Batch

Distilleries, wineries, and artisan producers14 listings

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Craft

Makers, studios, and artisan workshops78 listings

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Rest

Boutique stays and unique accommodation3 listings

Corner

Independent shops and curated retail3 listings

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Independent dining and food producers3 listings

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