Abbi’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a special place from my youth. Hiking up to the peak of this mountain takes a few hours but is a great joy and has amazing views of the entire region
299 personas locales recomiendan
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadThis is a special place from my youth. Hiking up to the peak of this mountain takes a few hours but is a great joy and has amazing views of the entire region
This area is famous for alternative living and nothing showcases this better than our local markets.
36 personas locales recomiendan
Bangalow Market
1 Market StThis area is famous for alternative living and nothing showcases this better than our local markets.
This area is famous for alternative living and nothing showcases this better than our local markets.
54 personas locales recomiendan
The Channon Craft Market
The Channon RoadThis area is famous for alternative living and nothing showcases this better than our local markets.
This is a gorgeous rainforest with a short nature boardwalk. It is good for families with little kids who can’t handle the longer walks
Victoria Park Nature Reserve
Victoria Park LaneThis is a gorgeous rainforest with a short nature boardwalk. It is good for families with little kids who can’t handle the longer walks
This large freshwater lake is a stones throw from the beach. It’s got loads of shady trees around it and it’s waters are stained dark red by the leaves of the trees surrounding it. There are no waves and a sandy gentle sloping entry making it great for little kids and big kids.
It is popular for swimming, picnics, wind surfing, kayaking, SUP, or simply to freshen up after a beach swim/play. My kids love this beach!
130 personas locales recomiendan
Lake Ainsworth
This large freshwater lake is a stones throw from the beach. It’s got loads of shady trees around it and it’s waters are stained dark red by the leaves of the trees surrounding it. There are no waves and a sandy gentle sloping entry making it great for little kids and big kids.
It is popular for swimming, picnics, wind surfing, kayaking, SUP, or simply to freshen up after a beach swim/play. My kids love this beach!
Most travelers love to see the iconic township of Byron Bay
530 personas locales recomiendan
Byron Bay
Most travelers love to see the iconic township of Byron Bay
We love this company and dive location. I worked here in my 20’s and later went on to study Marine Biology and work at over 150 other locations. I still consider Julian Rocks and all of it’s glorious inhabitants a must see!
25 personas locales recomiendan
Byron Bay Dive Centre
9 Marvell StWe love this company and dive location. I worked here in my 20’s and later went on to study Marine Biology and work at over 150 other locations. I still consider Julian Rocks and all of it’s glorious inhabitants a must see!
Nightcap National Park
Tuntable TrailThis is worth a visit if you enjoy meditation and relaxing. The walks are very short and aimed at mindfulness, hence due to the emphasis on meditation I don’t think this location is suited to loud or energetic children but there is a small kids play area.
350 personas locales recomiendan
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrThis is worth a visit if you enjoy meditation and relaxing. The walks are very short and aimed at mindfulness, hence due to the emphasis on meditation I don’t think this location is suited to loud or energetic children but there is a small kids play area.
Bangalore is relaxed laid back, has fabulous cafes, restaurants and shops. The township embodies everything good about this regions quirks
235 personas locales recomiendan
Bangalow
Bangalore is relaxed laid back, has fabulous cafes, restaurants and shops. The township embodies everything good about this regions quirks
This is a raised headland great for a lookout with only a short walk. There are usually hang gliders launching from here.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Pat Morton Lookout Lennox Head
This is a raised headland great for a lookout with only a short walk. There are usually hang gliders launching from here.
The local street art here is worth a stroll. Known affectionately by locals as the back alley galley
Back Alley Gallery
LOT 1 Eggins LnThe local street art here is worth a stroll. Known affectionately by locals as the back alley galley
There are picnic areas with BBQs, a kids playground and walking tracks.
46 personas locales recomiendan
Rocky Creek Dam
Rocky Creek Dam RoadThere are picnic areas with BBQs, a kids playground and walking tracks.
Enter the 4WD access off Terrace street and drive nth up the beach to find large dunes and beach rock formation. This place is great fun for my family and we always take visitors here.
Evans Head Beach
Enter the 4WD access off Terrace street and drive nth up the beach to find large dunes and beach rock formation. This place is great fun for my family and we always take visitors here.
Food scene
Right at the beach with great food at an awesome price. This place is unassuming, laid back and family friendly, and on weekends there is live acoustic music.
19 personas locales recomiendan
Lennox Head-Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club
Pacific ParadeRight at the beach with great food at an awesome price. This place is unassuming, laid back and family friendly, and on weekends there is live acoustic music.
Masala Fusion Indian Restaurant
171 Keen StThis restaurant is new to Lismore but I have heard great reviews.
A very popular cafe nearby in Lismore. Fabulous food and coffee, often very busy
28 personas locales recomiendan
Flock Espresso & Eats
49 Woodlark StA very popular cafe nearby in Lismore. Fabulous food and coffee, often very busy
Don’t expect healthy options, just delicious South American spicy yummies
8 personas locales recomiendan
The Stockpot Kitchen - Smokehouse BBQ and Fried Chicken
133 Molesworth StDon’t expect healthy options, just delicious South American spicy yummies
Nestled in a pecan farm this is considered a hidden locals favourite. Make sure to book ahead on a weekend as is can be busy
28 personas locales recomiendan
Eltham Valley Pantry
713 Boatharbour RdNestled in a pecan farm this is considered a hidden locals favourite. Make sure to book ahead on a weekend as is can be busy
This is a farm, a cafe and play area for kids. Great spot for families to visit. Can get busy so not a bad idea to call ahead
397 personas locales recomiendan
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdThis is a farm, a cafe and play area for kids. Great spot for families to visit. Can get busy so not a bad idea to call ahead
Know locally as the ‘top pub’ this place is great for a meal or just afternoon drinks with friends. It has a massive bar/cafe/sitting area with views directly to the beach. The place has a great vibe.
147 personas locales recomiendan
Beach Hotel Resort, Byron Bay
1 Bay LnKnow locally as the ‘top pub’ this place is great for a meal or just afternoon drinks with friends. It has a massive bar/cafe/sitting area with views directly to the beach. The place has a great vibe.
Hotel Brunswick
4 Mullumbimbi StGood food, good price, fabulous location.
Chinese restaurant Recommend by locals. Also ’Uncle Lims Asian Fusion’ restaurant opening on Keen street in December
Goon Wah Chinese Restaurant
29 Rous RdChinese restaurant Recommend by locals. Also ’Uncle Lims Asian Fusion’ restaurant opening on Keen street in December
Masala Fusion Indian Restaurant
171 Keen StThe Flavour of India Lismore
106 Keen StLanna PadThai
50 Magellan StThe Trident Fish & Grill
85 Main StBest fish and chips in the region
Playground
Entry is $5 for kids or $3 for adults. It has undercover play equipment, and a splash and play area. they also do tractor rides ($10 per person), and it has a gift shop and nursery. There is a newly renovated rainforest cafe restaurant with very atmospheric seating.
27 personas locales recomiendan
Summerland Farm
253 Wardell RdEntry is $5 for kids or $3 for adults. It has undercover play equipment, and a splash and play area. they also do tractor rides ($10 per person), and it has a gift shop and nursery. There is a newly renovated rainforest cafe restaurant with very atmospheric seating.
This is a large playground for a good age range of kids, it has mini train rides during school holidays and weekends and has a lot of shady areas. The park has just reopened from renovations where they added a free splash and play area.
This park is also popular for local ‘hide & seek’ painted rock hunting
Behind the park is a big skate park area
6 personas locales recomiendan
Heritage Park
195 Molesworth StThis is a large playground for a good age range of kids, it has mini train rides during school holidays and weekends and has a lot of shady areas. The park has just reopened from renovations where they added a free splash and play area.
This park is also popular for local ‘hide & seek’ painted rock hunting
Behind the park is a big skate park area
A newly renovated park with all the usual play equipment plus outdoor gym, zip line and 2 large hamster wheels that kids can play in.
This park is also popular for local ‘hide & seek’ painted rock hunting
Kadina Park
Kadina StreetA newly renovated park with all the usual play equipment plus outdoor gym, zip line and 2 large hamster wheels that kids can play in.
This park is also popular for local ‘hide & seek’ painted rock hunting
Popular for kids parties, There is a large under cover area with playground equipment good for young kids, there is also a skate park near by and a large flat grassy area to kick a ball around. Adjacent to the park is a beach that is dog friendly
Missingham Park
Kingsford Smith DrivePopular for kids parties, There is a large under cover area with playground equipment good for young kids, there is also a skate park near by and a large flat grassy area to kick a ball around. Adjacent to the park is a beach that is dog friendly
Activities & Events
My kids love this place! They cater to a wide age range (toddlers to active adults) and run classes for circus arts, aerial silk, trapeze, rock climbing, pole dancing, and have special kids holiday classes like ninja warriors.
36 personas locales recomiendan
Circus Arts Byron Bay
17 Centennial CctMy kids love this place! They cater to a wide age range (toddlers to active adults) and run classes for circus arts, aerial silk, trapeze, rock climbing, pole dancing, and have special kids holiday classes like ninja warriors.
Australia’s biggest blues festival with big international artists. People descend from all over Australia to this iconic music event.
Byron Bay Bluesfest
105 Pacific HwyAustralia’s biggest blues festival with big international artists. People descend from all over Australia to this iconic music event.
If you have kids and want an Indoor activity GSAC is a good choice. Large indoor pool, toddler pool has a little slide, on weekends they often inflate a giant (~20m long) inflatable obstacle play thing (cost $3). They also have a longer undercover slide but it is only open certain hrs.
There is also a crèche and gym if you like that.
Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC)
1 Wallerawang DrIf you have kids and want an Indoor activity GSAC is a good choice. Large indoor pool, toddler pool has a little slide, on weekends they often inflate a giant (~20m long) inflatable obstacle play thing (cost $3). They also have a longer undercover slide but it is only open certain hrs.
There is also a crèche and gym if you like that.
This pub has massive international performers play here regularly. Check out the local gig guide for what’s playing
The Northern
43 Jonson StreetThis pub has massive international performers play here regularly. Check out the local gig guide for what’s playing
Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre
946 Friday Hut RdI love horse riding with these guys.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te lo pierdas
Whale Watching
Wale watching season is July to November in our area. You can pay to go on a tour but you can also see the whales from shore. Any beach, pat Moreton lookout in Lennox is fabulous to look, the break wall in Ballina is good too.
No te lo pierdas
Lismore Lantern Parade
This annual event is spectacular. Usually held mid year (around June).
No te lo pierdas
Brunswick Heads fairy trail
Great for lovers of fairy gardens and the magical make believe world of fairy’s. Download the fairy trail clue sheet online or pick up at the Bruns information centre