Travel guide Far North Coast & Byron Bay

Learn to Surf or improve your skills with professional surfers and surf instructors at Cabarita Surf School. Fully accredited and insured their instructors are there to get you up and riding waves in a fun, safe and educating environment.

Lessons are tailored for the best conditions so you get the most out of your experience with them. Want an All Girls surf school? Contact their sister school at Salty Girls Surf School.. www.cabaritabeachsurfschool.com. www.cabaritabeachsurfschool.com Read more

Foodscape Tours offer culinary discovery trails around Byron Bay, the hinterland and beyond.

Join a Foodscape Tour and become part of the Byron food scene. Meet a feast of food producers, go behind the scenes, discover secrets of the trade and sample an array of local fare.

See and experience a deliciously indulgent Byron - the tastiest way to explore Byron Bay.. www.foodscapetours.com.au Read more

The hinterland around Byron Bay is truly God’s own country, with the lush pockets of rainforest, emerald green rolling countryside, fabulous beaches and access to the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay itself or quaint and historic villages like Bangalow. There are wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants, galleries and any number of artisan shops, with everything from saddles to crystals. So, why not stay somewhere that reflects the wonders around you? The Old Church at Newrybar, just near Bangalow, is a beautiful and historic church, built in 1911, that now pays homage to the wonders of this beautiful region, without losing the sense of serenity from its former life. The property has been lovingly restored over the last eight years and features polished floorboards throughout much ... Read more

Byron is one of those places that appeals to almost everyone – because it offers something for everyone.  Once nothing more than a sleepy little surfing village, it has enjoyed a special place in the tourism world for some time now, as it manages to be a hippy haven, upmarket holiday retreat, shopping mecca, dining delight and more. These days Byron seems to be edging more towards the visitor with money to spend than the backpackers, but there is no doubt that all the market segments are catered for when it comes to accommodation and activities. As the eastern-most point on the Australian mainland, Byron commands magnificent views and also boasts a very rare north-facing beach at Watego’s.  Main Beach is a glorious stretch of sand, as is Tallow Beach, Broken H... Read more

More and more Australian families want to take a holiday with ALL their family members, including the furry ones!  Camp Tailwaggers, set in the lush hinterland behind Coolangatta, offers a holiday treat for the whole family … mum & dad, kids and furry kids too. This unique property does more than cater for your dog; they actively welcome dogs and make it a holiday like few others.  It is part of the Coolangatta Pet Motel, which offers superb boarding facilities for dogs and cats. Camp Tailwaggers consists of 10 brick cabins, complete with doggie doors, beds and fully fenced yards.  The complex is set on 77 acres and makes the most of fabulous ocean views, rainforest walks and the cool hinterland breezes.  It is located in Carool, only 15 minutes behind the ... Read more

BRISBANE BRISVEGAS FASHION AND BEAUTY Brisbanites love to look good and there are many places to give that plastic card some exercise. FORTITUDE VALLEY This is the 'Fashion Hub' of Brisbane and is filled with high-end boutiques. If you love the finer things in life, then this is the place to visit for everything from a wide range of home-oriented retailers to fashion specialty stores for females. ‘The Valley’ stocks the likes of international labels such as, Collette Dinnigan & Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Citizens of Humanity Denim and Christian Louboutin shoes. There are also great male and children ranges thrown into the mix. • Faves are Ultra Suite and Blonde Venus for up-to-the-minute style. • Also, Jean Brown at Emporium, Ann St. A fantastic boutique... Read more

Something self-contained, child friendly and not too far to drive? Online websites today are increasingly easy to use, search and browse, so you can find just the place to book accommodation Australia-wide - at your own convenience, 24 hours a day. TakeABreak.com.au has a specific family-friendly section and promises easy browsing, advanced searching, comprehensive information and free access to a full range of accommodation including some of Australia's most popular family destinations in Queensland, NSW , Victoria and WA. If you would like to take your extended family (cats or dogs) also check out the pet-friendly listings.  TakeABreak shows images, detailed property information and an availability calendar too. They provide access to properties and accommodation types that t... Read more

Nestled in the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest eroded crater, The Tweed is a fertile wonderland that has some of Australia’s greatest biodiversity. From World Heritage-listed rainforests and unspoilt beaches, to rolling farmland and lush wilderness, it is a haven for holidaymakers wanting to get back to nature. Within this Eden-like landscape, a wealth of holiday experiences await: lazy days spent fishing from the riverbank or beach; relaxing river cruises or adrenalin-pumping off-shore fishing charters; slow and easy drives through quaint country villages, stocking up at farmers’ markets and browsing local art and craft shops; hiking in the rainforest; long walks by the sea; leisurely lunches at cosmopolitan beachfront cafes; lively dinners at a country pub. The Tweed is... Read more

Byron Bay is on the north coast of New South Wales, an hour’s flight from Sydney. It’s a “hot” destination, and was most recently noted as one of the world’s top 25 sexiest beaches by Forbes Traveller Magazine. It’s a real must do for international visitors looking for a sublime beach holiday. The town itself is a melting pot of cosmopolitan chic, alternative philosophies, beach culture and hedonistic indulgence that spreads into the surrounding towns and villages. There’s plenty on offer here from surfing and kayaking with dolphins to a family day at the beach, gourmet dining to fish and chips on the sand, from massages, mud-baths and meditation to cycling, skydiving and hang gliding.    It’s also shopping heaven – the... Read more

There’s no place like NSW The Tweed Coast – a rising star on the coast Nestled in the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest eroded crater, The Tweed is a fertile wonderland that has some of Australia’s greatest biodiversity. From World Heritage-listed rainforests and unspoilt beaches, to rolling farmland and lush wilderness, it is a haven for holidaymakers wanting to get back to nature. Within this Eden-like landscape, a wealth of holiday experiences await: lazy days spent fishing from the riverbank or beach; relaxing river cruises or adrenalin-pumping off-shore fishing charters; slow and easy drives through quaint country villages, stocking up at farmers’ markets and browsing local art and craft shops; hiking in the rainforest; long walks by the sea; leisurely lunc... Read more