Byron Bay City/Region:Sydney surrounds Nestled on the north coast of New South Wales, Byron Bay, the main town on Cape Byron, occupies Australia's most easterly point. It is a haven of unspoilt beaches, laid-back pursuits, some quirky locals and, overall, a spiritual and cosmopolitan atmosphere which is making it burgeon as a desirable tourist resort. One of the greatest attractions of Byron Bay is the fact that it is the best place on the coast for land-based whale watching (between June and September). A stroll along the Cape Byron walking trail offers views of dolphins
playing in the waves, and humpback whales breaching as they migrate to the north. It is also undoubtedly paradise for those into adventurous outdoor activities, from skydiving to surfing. The magnificent scenery, the beach community's proximity to the rainforest, and the various nature reserves and sanctuaries in the area, also make it sought after by eco-tourists. Culturally Byron Bay prides itself in being 'alternative', pervaded with spiritual retreats and health spas. Annual events like the International East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival at Easter, and the Byron Bay Writers' Festival in August, draw the crowds. Byron Bay can certainly be said to offer something for everyone, all year round.
