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Byron Bay’s annual house price growth has been in the double digits since March 2020.
Amaroo Bangalow enjoys rare seclusion, while still being close to the action.

Close to Byron action, this luxury stay still feels secluded

Near some of Byron’s best dining, luxury retreat Amaroo Bangalow offers sophisticated design and total privacy, whether you book a cabin or the entire estate.

  • Katherine Scott
The rooftop pool at Drifter, Byron Bay.

New stylish Byron stay mixes hotel and hostel

The Drifter brand’s new Byron Bay property encourages spirited camaraderie with social spaces designed for everything from podcasting to poolside DJ sets.

  • Riley Wilson
Basq House Byron Bay.

The best places to stay in Byron Bay

There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.

  • Katherine Scott, Angela Saurine and Sheriden Rhodes
The Bower Barn.

This former ’70s motel has become a beacon of luxury in Byron Bay

The pool, the bath ... file it all under “ridiculously good-looking” and chalk it down to the Byron effect.

  • Katherine Scott
The long table for a five-course private lunch at Tropical Fruit World.

The bespoke Northern Rivers foodie getaway where crowds don’t exist

A Californian family asked if someone could take them fishing off the Tweed-Byron coast. It led to the creation of some of the region’s best tours.

  • Craig Tansley
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Venture into the hinterland for lunch at the restored 1902 Eltham Hotel.

The must-do highlights of Byron Bay in three days

Tick off Byron Bay’s top attractions and explore its lesser-known neighbours and hinterland gems in a long weekend with this action-packed itinerary.

  • Angela Saurine
One of the rooms with a private plunge pool at 28 Degrees Byron Bay.

Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can

A multimillion-dollar overhaul has turned this guesthouse into the ultimate hideaway in one of NSW’s buzziest tourist towns.

  • Katherine Scott
Local swim spot Killen Falls in the “Tintenbar triangle”.

Just 30 minutes from Byron, you can capture its bygone holiday magic

Just beyond the famed coastal spot, find gourmet meals, distilleries and stunning country hamlets that hardly anyone knows about – perfect for busy school holiday periods.

  • Craig Tansley
The Byron Shire needs a hub that can handle growing demand.

This in-demand region’s airport got an upgrade. It may need another soon

Fresh from a $20 million upgrade, this is a great regional hub. But given the growing popularity of all things Byron, the terminal might need to grow.

  • Shaney Hudson
Lap up the luxury … ESTE Wategos, Byron Bay.

A health scare led two men to build their dream Byron holiday retreat

You’ll feel like a Rich Lister staying at ESTE Wategos, but bookings are only available “on application”.

  • Julietta Jameson