 Cape Byron is Austalia's most easterly point and is located on the far north coast of New South Wales. The seaside town of Byron Bay is renowned for its white sandy beaches, pristine surrounding rainforest and it's easy going lifestyle. This makes it the ideal holiday destination. If you find yourself on the east coast of Australia in one of our car rentals and you are in search of adventure and holiday fun you should check out this laid back seaside town.
Art Gallery
Byron Bay and its surrounding areas are home to a large number of artists and as a result there are a large number of galleries in the area. There are a diverse range of artworks including paintings, textiles, blown glass, wood work, handmade jewelry, body art, aboriginal art and home wares.
A visit to the local Aboriginal art gallery will open your eyes to the talent of our local Indigenous artists. Artwork includes paintings, didgeridoos, boomerangs, home-wares, music, clothing and literature.
A visit to the surrounding towns of Mullumbimby and Bangalow will not disappoint the artistic types. Most of the surrounding town are no more than 30 minutes drive away from each other and the roads are wide and well sign posted. Visitors in one of our car hire Brisbane vehicles will have no trouble finding their way around.
Children Welcome
Kids are well catered for in Byron Bay. Both indoor and outdoor activities are available. Pottery schools and art classes will keep the kids busy for a few hours. Kayaking and surf classes will get them up and moving. Whatever activity you choose you can relax, knowing that the local operators know the area well and will keep your little ones amused for hours. Parents can use their free time to take a drive in their car rental through the hinterland and have a picnic lunch.
Food Tour
Foodies from all over the world will love the local produce being lovingly grown in and around Byron Bay. Meet with the passionate people who produce local foods and take pride in delivering an out of this world culinary experience. The region is home to orchards, plantations, commercial kitchens and specialty stores.
If you prefer the freedom of travelling at your own pace then why not jump in your car hire vehicle and visit one of the Sunday markets. You can sample local fare and enjoy some live music.
Health & Beauty
Visitors to Byron Bay are well catered for in the health and beauty department. There are dozens of beauty therapists, hair salons, day spas, health retreats, holistic wellbeing centres and so much more on offer in and around Byron Bay. If your idea of the perfect holiday is pampering yourself you will love Byron Bay as a holiday destination. There are even a number of gyms which will keep you looking fabulous on the outside while you work on being fabulous on the inside.
Most of these services are only a short drive away in one of our car rentals. Why not pack away your worries and pamper yourself?
Horse Riding
There is nothing more romantic than a couples ride along the white sandy beaches of our gorgeous coastline. Whether you are travelling as a couple or with a group Byron Bay has a horse riding experience to suit you. Rides range from a couple of hours to half day tours, even riding lessons and pony rides for children. If you have ever dreamed of riding along the beach at sunset, then your dreams can come true in Byron Bay.
National Park / Wildlife Tour
Byron Bay is surrounded by pristine rainforests which are home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife. Day time tours will give visitors the change to see some of our native wildlife in their natural habitat. Full day or half day tours are available. Tours vary with some focusing on the plant life while others encompass the native Australian wildlife.
Whether you like walking or climbing you will find a tour to suit your preferences and abilities.
Night Tour
Night time tours operate in the rainforest to showcase Australia's range of nocturnal wildlife. The novelty of wearing night vision goggles is an experience in itself. These tours encompass the Nightcap National Park, bushland around Lismore, Nimbin and at the David Fleay Wildlife Park on the Gold Coast.
Scenic Tour
There are a number of ways to take a scenic tour of Byron Bay and its surrounding areas. In fact visitors are spoilt for choice. From the air you may choose between Microlights, Gliding, Hang Gliding, Skydiving and Helicopter flights. Scenic tours on the water include Kayaking, snorkeling and diving. Land lovers are also well catered for with a range of bus and mountain bike tours being offered in and around Byron Bay. Why not leave your car rental on the ground and see life from a different perspective?
Snorkelling
Located almost 3 kilometers from Byron Bay the Julian Rocks Marine Park is rated among the top ten scuba diving locations in Australia. The mixture of tropical warm currents with cooler temperate waters makes for a unique diving experience. There is an amazing diversity and abundance of fish life with over 600 recorded species of tropical, temperate and pelagic fish. Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, the endangered Grey Nurse Shark and three species of Turtle are all common visitors to the Julian Rocks. All the action is just 10 minutes from Byron's main beach! Car hire Brisbane holidays don't get much better than this.
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