Byron Bay is a popular holiday destination located on the northern NSW coast, off the Pacific Highway between Ballina and Murwillumbah. Originally a whaling station and seaport, nowadays the town is renowned for its excellent surfing beaches and warm climate. Directly to the east of town is Cape Byron, which is mainland Australia's most easterly point - at the summit are spectacular lookouts, various walking tracks amongst the Palm Valley Recreational Reserve and the Cape Byron Lighthouse. The CBD is full of quaint specialty shops, boutiques and galleries which somewhat reflect the relaxed environment and unusual mix of residents that reside in town. Certainly a recommended location although development, demand and increased international status in the last 20 years has slowly pushed accommodation prices and other standards above expectations.

Population: 6,100
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Named after Cape Byron, of which was named by Captain Cook after Vice Admiral John Byron
Pronunciation: By-ron Bay
Postcode: 2481
Local Government: Byron Shire Council
Location: 812km north of Sydney
Main Roads: None
Main Watercourses: Coral Sea (South Pacific Ocean)
Radio Stations (Music): Triple Z (100.9), Triple J (96.1) 

Photos from Byron Bay (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Heading east on Ewingsdale Road from the Pacific Highway towards Byron Bay (2004).
	Shirley Street, heading east into Byron Bay (2004).
	Shirley Street, heading west from Dryden Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Shirley Street again, this time heading east from Milton Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Jonson Street, looking south from Bay Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Jonson Street, looking south from Lawson Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Lawson Street, looking east from Jonson Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Foreshore parkland, looking south towards Bay Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Byron Bay foreshore, looking east towards Cape Byron (2004).
	Jonson Street, heading south from Marvell Street - very busy!, Byron Bay (2004).
	Jonson Street, heading south approaching the Carlyle Street junction, Byron Bay (2004).
	Marvell Street, looking east from Jonson Street, Byron Bay (2004).
	Bangalow Road, heading south through Byron Bay (2004).
	View west over Palm Valley Reserve and towards Byron Bay from Cape Byron. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2004)!
	Cape Byron Lighthouse and typical walking track. Thanks again to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2004)!