What's On
Blues Fest
Welcome to Blues Fest 2024 28th March to 1st April - Bus Info
They will now have buses on the Brunswick Heads/ Mullumbimby route, the Ocean Shores/South Golden route and the Bangalow route running on a loop to the festival from 12pm to 3pm and from the festival from 9pm to 12am.
Buses from Suffolk Park and Byron Bay and back will run on a 40- 60 minute loop (depending upon traffic) from 11am until the festival ends.
We have put on a Kirra (Coolangatta) via Kingscliff bus. You can purchase your ticket below.
So far, there has been no demand for Lismore, so this route may be cancelled.
Ticket prices will be the same as last year, with all routes at the cost of $20 return, except for Ballina and Lismore, which are $40 return and the Kirra/Kingscliff bus is $50 return.
Get tickets: https://www.bluesfest.com.au/businfo/
Click here for more information.
Click here for accommodatin options.
Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2024
The 2024 Mullum2Bruns Paddle will be held on Sunday May 26. See website here for future updates and to register early and save!
The Mullum2Bruns Paddle is an annual event held on the Brunswick River, starting at Heritage Park, Mullumbimby and ending at the Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads, a distance of around 10km. There is something for everyone:
Challenges: Competitive events, drawing top athletes from all over Australia, with valuable prizes to be won
Fun Paddle: Bring along any non-motorised craft that floats and have some fun with family and friends
Dragon Boat Flotilla: Quite a spectacle – not something you see every day!
Best Decorated Craft: Fun paddlers & Dragon boats
Duck Race: For those who can’t take to the water there is an alternative – buy a number for a rubber duck which will race 300 other rubber numbered ducks and hopefully win you a prize.
Wild Byron
Premiere sea and land experience
We offer exclusive Eco Tours in the Byron Bay region. Whale watching from May till November and snorkelling safaris all year round in the world class Cape Byron Marine Sanctuary.
Wild Byron also caters for the land lover, offering guided and informative rainforest adventures in the Nightcap National Park, visiting sites such as the spectacular Minyon Falls and prehistoric temperate rainforests of the Wollumbin Volcanic rim.
Phone: 02 6685 3408
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Whale Watching Byron Bay
Byron Bay’s most professional whale watching tour operator. We conduct smaller more personalised tours with a maximum of only 12 whale watchers per vessel. Tours depart Byron Bay every day during the whale watching season (June to Nov).
9 Marvell St, Byron Bay
Freecall: 1800 243 483
p: +61 2 6685 8333
w: www.byronbaywhalewatching.com.au
e: info@byronbaywhalewatching.com.au
Local Community and Farmers Markets every week
Byron Shire is famous for our local markets.
Offering unique experiences throughout each market, attendees are sure to find themselves surrounded by diversity, authenticity and wonder. With a collection of fabulous artisan-made products, holistic services, quality imports, food and much more, it’s no question why these markets are the most talked about markets in the region.
Our markets’ make it, bake it, grow it, sew it – philosophy offers a platform for local residents and small businesses to use in order to sell their goods and services.
Local farmers and growers of the area come together for our amazing Farmers Markets. All manner of fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables, herbs, free-range eggs, organic coffee, seedlings and plants, fresh beef and pork, smoked fish, cut flowers including spectacular roses, as well as sauces, pickles, muffins, cakes and bread are on sale. Get in early as the goods sell out quickly.
Crystal Castle
A short scenic journey into Byron Bay’s hinterland lies a magical sanctuary.
Stand between two of the tallest crystals on earth. Sit in an ancient amethyst cave.
Wander through the tranquil Shambhala Gardens and rainforest.
Indulge in a delicious lunch and homemade desserts.
What’s included in your visit?
- Sit in an ancient amethyst cave
- See rare and amazing giant crystals
- Take flight in the Wings to Eternity mural
- Wander 5 hectares of botanical Shambhala Gardens and rainforest
- Be at peace with the largest stone Blessing Buddha in Australia
- Touch the World Peace Stupa, a project blessed by the Dalai Lama
- Find yourself in a labyrinth
- Join the daily experience at 12:00 pm and 3:00pm
- Children’s playground
- Take home your own copy of the Crystal Castle Guidebook