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Byron Bay

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Byron Bay

Byron Bay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Suffolk Park, 59km from Springbrook National Park.

Byron Bay is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 6,330, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Byron Bay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Byron Bay to your route.

About Byron Bay

Byron Bay (Minjungbal: Cavvanbah) is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia (in Bundjalung Country). It is located 772 kilometres (480 mi) north of Sydney and 165 kilometres (103 mi) south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point

Read more of mainland Australia. At the 2021 census, the town had a permanent population of 6,330. It is the largest town of Byron Shire local government area, though not the shire's administrative centre (which is Mullumbimby).

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Where is Byron Bay located?

Byron Bay is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.6499 latitude, 153.6125 longitude.

What is the population of Byron Bay?

Byron Bay has a population of approximately 6,330 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,330
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-28.6499, 153.6125

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Byron Bay

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Byron Bay

  • 76 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Byron Bay.

Suffolk Park

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 3,805

Bangalow

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 1,980

Brunswick Heads

🇦🇺 Australia

14 km awayPop. 2,032

Mullumbimby

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 3,629

Lennox Head

🇦🇺 Australia

16 km awayPop. 6,315

Ocean Shores

🇦🇺 Australia

17 km awayPop. 5,145

Skennars Head

🇦🇺 Australia

20 km awayPop. 1,224

Cumbalum

🇦🇺 Australia

21 km awayPop. 1,495

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