Surfing
Watego's Beach
is just around the corner from the Pass and Byron Main. It is somewhat hidden from view, lying on the north side of the Byron point. Watego's has a cult longboarder crowd because its waves generally don't have enough push as other breaks. It generally has smaller surf than the Pass. The surf runs west towards Byron Main and takes a bit more skill to paddle out to than the Pass or the main beach. The Pass is always crowded when the winds or swell are right, and because of the easy paddle it has a lot of beginners which can make it very dangerous with wayward boards.
Tallow's Beach
is the least known and least used Byron beach for those who don't surf. Tallow's Beach is on the south side of the Byron headland, is very long and has a variety of breaks along its length. The surf is generally larger as most swells go straight into it. It is very uncommon to see tourists along this beach because the only place from which it can be seen in Byron is the top of the Byron headland.
Byron Bay has good surf with a variety of beaches within the town limits. It has occupied the imagination of Australians for many years for its climate, lifestyle and warm water.
Byron Main
the best-known beach in Byron, usually has smaller waves which break close to shore. At the southern end of Byron Main beach lies the Pass. The Pass can be very crowded, along with Byron Main on summer days but is perfect for long boarding with wide rollers that go forever.
It is not uncommon to surf among pods of common dolphins as the evening winds down in Byron, especially if you are surfing Watego's or the Pass.
If you visit Byron bay but don't have a surfboard with you, you can hire a surfboard online in the Bay for 20 USD a day and 120 USD a week at www.rentasurfboard.com
Walking and cycling
Mt Warning Summit Track
The summit of mt warning sees the first light to hit the mainland of australia. it takes around 2-3 hours to walk to the top. it is possible to start the climb in order to reach the top for first light. you will need torches, water etc. it is not recommended by the national parks people to walk the track in the dark. steep, with lots of steps. additionally the last section of the climb is very steep and thus has a chain along it to assist in the climb.
Byron Bay Cycleway
There is a cycleway along the beach at byron. bicycle hire is available.
Circus arts
Always want to learn to do the flying trapeeze? Wish your kids would make good on their promise? Beautiful facilities.
Diving and snorkeling
Byron Bay Dive Centre
Byron Bay Dive Centre runs diving and snorkeling trips to Julian Rocks. Certification is available.
Byron Bay has some of New South Wales's best scuba diving. Most diving is at Julian Rocks, only five minutes off shore. The depths around Julian Rocks are 5-25 meters, and it's suitable for snorkeling. You can dive with the following operators:
Beachgoing
Swimming
Byron main beach is patrolled all summer, with other beaches patrolled during the chistmas school holidays, including wategoes. clarkes beach is to the east of the main beach but before the pass and its sheltered location means it is almost always good for kids. in winter, it can be a bit chilly to consider swimming at byron with daytime temperatures on average only reaching around 20c.
Sunbake
Topless sunbathing is common and accepted in byron.
A clothing optional beach called Belongil is situated north of the Byron Beach Club at Tyagarah. Access via Grays Lane and a walking track from the Pacific Highway.
Byron Light House
The walk from town along the walking track up to the light house is amazing and recommended to anyone that is visiting Byron. It is about 20 min from the parking at the base of the walk along the beach. Parking at the top is $7, but well worth it on a hot day. Cafe located near the top.
by tour
Many surfing or backpacker tours along the east coast.