POTENTIALLYA

G U I D E TO THE BEST OF

B Y R O N B A Y

W I T H A L I T T L E H E L P F R O M T H E U R B A N L I S T

We’re firm believers that life’s too short for a bad meal (or coffee) and since we have somewhat of an “in” with The Urban List crew, we asked them to pull together a hit list of the best Byron has to offer.

A huge thanks to AJ James for her intel and crafty way with words – we know who to blame for any extra kilos after the weekend! And to Gabby Stjernqvist for making it all look so darn delicious!

We know we’re keeping you pretty busy with our celebrations, but on the off chance that you’ve carved out an extra day or two, we hope you’re able to put this guide to good use.

BYRON IS AMONG

PLACES ON EARTH!

A B S O LU T E LY ST U N N I N G S C E N E RY / FA N TAST I C S U R F /G R E AT F O O D / CO O L P E E P S

P R U E A N D

BREAKFASTS & CAFFEINE /

CRUISEY DRINKS /

TAKE AWAY /

LEISURELY LUNCH & DINNER /

BEAUTY & BLOWDRIES /

NECESSITIES /

TOP SHOP

TOWN

BYRON BEACH CAFÉ

Perfect for an informal, post-beach breakfast –

particularly when it’s a bowl of breakfast beans with a

side of avocado smeared seeded toast. Great coffee,

good pastries and for those who’ve really celebrated,

the onion rings and burgers are truly restorative.

A must if you make it up to Bangalow – particularly for

breakfast. It’s owned and operated by husband and

wife team Karl and Katrina Kanetani, who’ve worked in

Sydney at Quay, Pier, Est and Tetsuya’s. Katrina has an

incredible way with sweet things, so anything baked

and sitting on the counter is a must.

Yes, we’re taking you there on Friday night, but the ocean

views may be enough to entice you back for an early

breakky on Saturday or recovery feed the day after. Fresh,

local, seasonal fare with a gorgeous seaside vantage.

65 CARLYLE STREET

33 BYRON STREET, BANGALOW

CLARKES BEACH, LAWSON STREET

THE ROADHOUSE

We love it here. Some of the boys who worked at Top Shop

run the floor, and it’s rivalling their own stomping grounds as

the locals’ pick for both coffee and locally sourced and often

organic dishes. Beautiful breakfasts, and once the sun goes

down the fun kicks in owing to their 400+ types of whisky

and well priced, ever-changing mains.

6/142 BANGALOW ROAD

BAYLEAF

Always popular, and rightly so. Their breakfasts and lunch

are lovely, but the coffee is next level. They serve the blends

of Marvell Street Roasters who run off the premise ‘life’s too

short for bad coffee’. You can pick up some of their beans

to take home from the café too.

2 MARVELL STREET

I’D RATHER BE SOMEONE’S SHOT OF WHISKEY THAN EVERYONE’S CUP OF TEA

THE ROADHOUSE KIDS

QUICK

EATS

HARVEST

THE ITALIAN AT THE PACIFIC

TARGA

ST ELMO

Really good things await up in the hinterland.

Housed in a 100-year-old bakery and cottage,

Harvest is an institution, renowned for the

seasonally focused menu. We can’t fault it for

breakfast, lunch or dinner, as no matter the meal,

you’ll be feeling content and quite green, with

much of the fresh produce grown on their 5-acre

farm just a few kilometres away. A great bar set up

too with one of the best wine lists in the region.

No guesses on the cuisine of choice here.

Great Italian fare with a mean Amaretto

Sour. NOTE: Beware the pub next door!

There’s a reason we didn’t select to host our

Friday night drinks at The Italian!

High risk territory for first night fever…

Another Italian pick. It’s a little less formal,

but equally delicious.

Our go-to if Spanish reds and morsels of

jamon and manchego are the order. All

the plates are great, but the beef cheek

is particularly rich, and the empanadillas

moreish. Great for lunch, dinner or casual

afternoon snacks and drinks.

18 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY, NEWRYBAR

BAY STREET, BYRON BAY

MIDDLETON STREET, BYRON BAY

22 FLETCHER STREET, BYRON BAY

LEISURELY

RAE’S FISH CAFÉ

Not surprisingly, the menu is practically all

seafood. It’s all divine, as too is the setting in

this famed hotel that overlooks gorgeous

Watego’s Beach.

8 MARINE PARADE, WATEGO’S

TREEHOUSE

If there are a few of you and you’re looking for

some informal fun you need to scoot here – five

minutes from the town centre, just off Belongil.

Beach. Good food and even better wood

fired pizzas.

25 CHILDE STREET, BELONGIL

PIZZA BAR

Alternatively, if you don’t want to leave town

but are craving pizza, this is another, more

central spot that’s good and family friendly.

95 JONSON STREET, BYRON BAY

TAKE

FISHMONGERS

OZYMEX

RAW BAR BY NAKED TREATIES

ORGASMIC

Downright delicious fish and chips! And with a very

expansive menu – from the comforting crumbed fillet

(with very fat potato chips) to the slightly cleaner, yet

equally satisfying, grilled prawns.

Sometimes you just need a taco or pile of nachos,

packed with heat and flavour to get you through ‘the

day after’… It’s the eatery for the famed Byron Bay Chilli

Company, who make the salsas and sauces with the cult

following that are now stocked all over the country.

Get your feel good fix, and one of Australia’s best green

smoothies. Packed with many a super food, they’ll get

you glowing and running on green vibes for your whole

stay. And interestingly enough, their healthy thick

shakes, taste just like chocolate ones. (As do the raw

Bounty Bars. Just saying…)

Never-ending Felafel pockets… Okay. admittedly they

do end, but they’re very deep and stuffed with freshly

fried chickpea croquettes and copious Middle Eastern

condiments. #vegoswedidntforgetyou

BAY LANE, BEHIND THE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY

CNR JONSON ST & LAWSON ST, 8 JONSON ST

2/3 MARVEL STREET, BYRON BAY

11 BAY LANE, BYRON BAY

TAKE

Seven Mile Beach.

If you do the LIGHTHOUSE WALK at dawn you’ll be well rewarded.

Start at the Clarkes Beach car park and head up towards the light-

house. Follow the signs and wind your way past The Pass, Watego’s

Beach and up those steep, steep stairs, past the most easterly point

of Australia. The panoramic view is extraordinary. After you’ve taken

the obligatory iPhone snaps, either turn around and head back down

the stairs, or return via the winding road through the rainforest.

Head up to BANGALOW for ample boutiques and antiques, sweet

spots to breakfast, and the brilliant BANGALOW PHARMACY (23

Byron Creek Road). The food in the Hotel’s dining room would be

our pick for ‘pub grub’ in the area and THE ITALIAN DINNER (Shop

2, 37 – 39 Byron Street) serves classic Italiana in a modern and re-

laxed space.

WHIAN WHIAN FALLS are on the land of a landowner, but open to

all. It’s a bit of a trek to find them, but they’re worth the

expedition, and make for a great spot to swim and picnic. Just

type, ‘Whian Whian Road’ into your iPhone map and head towards

Dunoon. You’ll cross a cement bridge, then park directly on the left.

Find the fence, and follow it down to the falls. An oasis awaits.

If the wind is in your favour, head to SEVEN MILE BEACH. With your

umbrella, beach toys, and picnic in tow (stock up at Green Garage

for delicious supplies), get on the road heading towards Lennox

Heads. Veer up Broken Head Road, take the dirt track on the right

(Google marks it as Seven Mile Beach Road), and continue along the

road. There are a number of marked spots you could stop and park

at, but good things come to those who wait, and if you continue

along to Seven Mile you needn’t incur the steep descent, or steep

ascent, down to the sand. That said, Whites Beach, with the steep

descents is pretty stellar.

NEW BRIGHTON is about 15 minutes north up the highway. It’s a

great town and much calmer than Byron. Their hotel has a

beautiful beer garden, and possibly the best hotel signage

around. Very good fish and chips are just next door.

WANDER EXPERIENCE

WANDER EXPERIENCE

MANIKMUDHONEY

Another spot that comes highly recommended

for Saturday-morning hair and make up.

First in best tressed.

A one-stop shop to have you wedding ready, com-

plete with rock’n’roll attitude. It’s a central spot for

spray tans, nails, hair and make up – all in one. And

recommended by everyone in town.

9-11 BYRON STREET, BYRON BAY15 BROWNING STREET, BYRON BAY

BE WAXED & TANNEDAVA BELLE

No pressure. Just if you want to. (Zero points for crea-

tivity re the name, but apparently they’re great.)If you’re worried about the early start and how to get

your hair done, get a group together and email Ava

about having a stylist come to you. Blow dries or

up-dos are a cinch, as is make up if you feel the urge.

SHOP 3, 2 FLETCHER STREET, BYRON BAY

AVA@AVA-BELLE.COM

BEAUTY BLOW DRIES

CHEMIST

BOTTLE SHOP

NEWSAGENCY

MILK, EGGS & BREAD

GAIA RETREAT AND SPA

The day spa is a true experience, and a great

way to really make the most of your time if

you’re turning our celebration into a holiday.

A world-renowned spa set on acreage, and a

stunning spa menu post treatment.

933 FERNLEIGH RD, BROOKLET

Amcal Pharmacy Woolworths Car Park,

Jonson Street, Byron Bay

Plaza Cellars, 2/90 Jonson Street, Byron Bay

The Cellar, 4 Lawson Street, Byron Bay

Beach Bottle, under the Beach Hotel, Bay Street, Byron Bay

Byron Bay Newsagency, 47 Jonson Street, Byron Bay

Green Garage, 63 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay

Five Star Supermarket, Cnr Lawson & Jonson Streets

Woolworths, Jonson Street, Byron Bay

KIVA SPA

If you’ve got time and a few fellow spa goers, take a

trip to Mullumbimby and spend a few hours jumping

between their spa pools, saunas and icy plunge pools.

You’ll leave feeling unbelievably rejuvenated, especially

if you book in for beauty or massage treatments too.

1 MCGOUGANS LANE, MULLUMBIMBY

NECESSITIES

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