Byron Bay is a coastal town on the far North Coast of New South Wales on the eastern most point of the mainland of Australia. Named after John Byron by Captain James Cook, Byron Bay is located about 800 kilometres north of Sydney and 200 kilometres south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the eastern-most point of the continent of Australia, and is part of a giant volcanic crater. The Cape Byron lighthouse opened in 1901 has the most powerful beacon in Australia. The town has several beautiful beaches and is a popular resort with both domestic and international tourists who travel along the Australian coast.
Byron Bay is famous worldwide for its spectacular surfing beaches, stunning scuba diving, magnificent whale watching, rural beauty, music festivals and laid back lifestyle. This idyllic coastal town and its beautiful surrounding area has a population of about 30000 which derives its income largely from tourism and farming. A burgeoning new enterprise is the evolution of the home-based business with a focus on areas such as cultural, alternative and knowledge industries. This in turn has fostered a growing population of artists, writers and filmmakers which further serves to enhance the cultural life of the town. Accommodation in and around Byron ranges from budget to luxury with backpacker hostels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, apartments, houses, motels and magnificent resorts.
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