Byron Bay Australia Activities
Byron Bay is renowned for its range of leisure pursuits. Originally the town was a well kept secret among surfers and fishermen, however once Byron Bay found its place on the tourist map there have been a continually increasing range of world-class sporting and recreational facilities. Water sports remain the main drawcard, while traditional sports such as golf, tennis, and squash have been catered to with the building of some of the best courses and courts in the country. Byron Bay is famed for its natural beauty and is surrounded by magnificent coastal and hinterland national parks and reserves, so the region is a must for trekkers, cyclists, bird watchers and naturalists. The recent trend toward extreme sports has also been well met by the town's tour operators, with kiteboarding, sky diving and hang gliding all catered for. You'll never be left wanting for things to do at Byron Bay!
Water-based Activities
With its perfect beaches and clear blue waters, Byron Bay is one of Australia's most popular destinations for enjoying water sports. Off the beach there is swimming, surfing, boggie boarding, kite boarding, windsurfing and sea kayaking. Further offshore there are some great dive spots such as Julian Rocks, and the boating and yachting conditions often cannot be beaten. Fishing off the rocks, off the beach or offshore is very rewarding.
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Land-based Activities
Complimenting the superb water sports on offer are a similar range of enthralling land based activities. Cape Byron is in itself a nature reserve and has great walking trails for the whole family, with nearby are Word Heritage sites such as Nightcap National Park. Whale watching is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and Byron Bay is one of the best spots to witness migrating Humpback Whales and other whales which pass this easternmost point of Australia twice a year - no cruises necessary for this, just pick your spot on the Cape and standby with a good pair of binoculars! Bird watching and other eco-activities are supported by an extensive area of protected wilderness. In keeping with its international popularity, Byron Bay has some of the best golf and tennis facitilies in Australia.
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Aerial Activities
For something completely different, why not try your hand at something more adventurous? Hang gliding off the cliffs at Cape Byron at dawn must be one of the most exhilarating experiences one can ever have, while the less X-sport prone can enjoy a similar sight by lifting off in a hot air balloon. The airfield at Byron Bay has a glider club with instructors, and private pilots can rent a light aircraft to tour the skies above Byron Bay.
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Getting Married
While everyone knows that Byron Bay is one of the premier places in Australia and the world for honeymooning, recently many couples are deciding to tie the knot here as well! Byron Bay has some excellent wedding venues, not to mention great catering and a quality range of rental companies that can supply everything necessary to make your wedding truly unforgettable!
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Holding Business Events
While Byron Bay is not as convenient as one of Australia's state capitals, more and more companies are choosing Byron Bay to host various kinds of business events, such as conferences, board meetings, presentations and celebrations. With its reputation as a world-class destination, you can be assured your invitees will be impressed and eager to attend any event staged in Byron Bay!
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