The Byron Edit
Where to drink your soy latte, book your table and watch the light go gold, according to the two people who chose to get married here.
Our favourites
Moments you shouldn't miss.
Italian countryside planted in the Byron hinterland. Afternoons filled with laughing, singing and the most incredible, made-with-love food. The service and energy in this establishment always leaves us so happy. Our engagement celebration lunch shared over the lobster pasta.
The Lighthouse Walk
Not for the faint hearted. Walk up to the eastern most point of Australia for breathtaking views of the ocean, and sometimes dolphins and whales. The perfect start to your morning and what Samuel and his groomsmen will run on his wedding morning.
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the progression of our relationship shared here. First a view from the beach, then a cocktail at the bar, then a long lunch in the restaurant and now a room upstairs. An icon of Byron overlooking Wategoes Beach that is both effortless and elevated. A must visit.
Acoustic Sunset
Our final night is always spent on the hill above the foreshore listening to the live music and devouring an overflowing box of fish and chips. We debrief the trip and all memories added to our story.
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Your Morning Sorted.
A selection of our favourite spots to start the day.
The perfect remedy after a day in the sun.
Byron After Dark
Our well loved suggestions for a perfect stay.Â
Where to Stay
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Hotel Marvell
Byron's five-star address on Marvell Street, moments from the heart of town. Tropical, quietly luxurious rooms, Bonito restaurant downstairs, and a new rooftop bar and pool made for sunset drinks before you head out. Our engagement location!
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The Sunseeker
A lovingly revived 1980s motel with all the nostalgia and none of the fuss. Expect a heated mineral pool, a poolside tiki bar, an on-site coffee cart and self-contained bungalows — relaxed, stylish and very Byron.
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Lord Byron Resort
Right on Jonson Street, an easy walk to everything. Hotel rooms and one- to three-bedroom apartments around a pool and garden — a great pick for families or friends travelling together.
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The Bower
A boutique hideaway on Bangalow Road, set in lush gardens around a heated circular magnesium pool. Suites feel like private homes, with hand-crafted furniture and king beds, plus a guest-only spa and a garden bar for an evening cocktail. Borrow a bike and ride into town.
Something more relaxed. For an easy, great value stay close to town, we'd also suggest Byron Bayside Apartments, Bay Beach Motel and Wollongbar Motel, all within walking distance of the beach and the coach.
Travelling to Byron
Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK)
~30–35 min
The closest, with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne
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Gold Coast (OOL)
~45–50 min
The most flights, including from New Zealand and Asia
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Brisbane (BNE)
~2 hrs
International arrivals, with daily shuttles to Byron
We recommend staying in or near Byron Bay town, so the coach and La Ripresa are an easy walk away.
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Byron Bay town — beaches, bars and restaurants on your doorstep
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Wategos & The Pass — quieter and beautiful, a short drive from town
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Bangalow — a pretty hinterland village, 15 minutes inland
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Lennox Head & Ballina — calmer, closest to the airport (you'll need a car to reach the coach)