Byron Bay: Australia's Easternmost Mainland Point

Byron Bay is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

• Geographic distinction: Cape Byron is the easternmost point of the Australian mainland (153°39′E).
• Coordinates: 28.64° S, 153.61° E.
• Distances:
  • 165 km (103 mi) south of Brisbane (QLD capital).
  • 772 km (480 mi) north of Sydney (NSW capital).
  • 40 km (25 mi) south of Gold Coast (Coolangatta).

Character

Renowned for beaches (Main, Wategos, Tallow), surfing, Cape Byron Lighthouse (whale watching), alternative lifestyle, arts, music festivals (Splendour in the Grass, Bluesfest), and Bundjalung Aboriginal heritage (Cavvanbah).