Getting Around

Picking a location within walking distance of the main hub and beaches should be priority number one. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible for such a popular destination during peak periods. Pre booking cabs and transfers are your best hope, while Uber uptake is growing every day.

Byron desperately wants to hold onto its hippy roots, so you’ll see plenty of scooters, bike riding and skateboarding around town too. Message being, be as active as you can be on a stinging hangover!

CULTURE VULTURE

No need to overthink it, Byron is home to one of the best stretches of beaches in the world. You’re missing a trick if you’re not incorporating some sort of water activity into your Bucks party. Whether it be a surf lesson, SUP session or a paddle among the many sea creatures enjoying the warm water, give yourself an uppercut if this isn’t on your initial planning list.

For the fitness fanatics (or those that feel a bit guilty for what they ate and drank the previous day), the morning walk up to the Lighthouse is well worth the litre of sweat you’ll lose making it to the top. Take big breath of clean air as you stand at the most Easterly point of Australia.

There’s also a few beautiful golf courses in the area, whilst the Bowls club is one of our most requested activities. For good reason too; the team at Byron bowls are genuine chillers who love seeing everyone enjoying their experience. The kitchen pumps out some great feeds and the TAB facility within all make it s first class experience before you’ve even rolled a ball in anger.

Nimbin is still popular for those in touch with nature and fond of the odd doobie or hash cookie. If that’s your thing,The Bucks Co can provide a few transfer options that can take you out and back. Lennox Head is situated only 15 minutes from Byron, and is numero uno if you’re into your surfing; home to one of the best right-handers in Australia.

Finally Mullumbimby (14 min drive North from Byron) has the infamous Mullum Music festival which would be great backdrop to any Bucks party. If bigger is better when it comes to music festivals, why not check out Splendour in the Grass (every July) or Falls Festival on NYE. Both are amazing in terms of artists booked and we dare any Bucks party to have a bad time combining the sun, beach and beats.

BABY WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT

No need to wait until the sun goes down. Find yourself an afternoon beer garden, or check out some of the Bucks Co Brewery tours to settle in for a classic session while the world turns.

The micro brewery trend continues to explode in Australia, and the Eastern seaboard is home to some of the best. Balter (2019 winner of the best craft brewery award and less than an hour from Byron) counts Mick Fanning as an owner and a growing stable of cracking bevwa’s. Byron Bay Brewery and Stone and Wood Brewing Co.  are both within spitting from the town and offer amazing tasting and touring experiences.

If you’re more into ‘on the job’ learning, The Beach Hotel is a must visit. After robust discussion at a recent lunch, The Bucks Co had it as one of the top 5 pubs in Australia. Sorrento Hotel, Cottesloe Hotel, The Grand Glenelg and Icebergs Public bar rounding it out. Don’t @ me. It was a long afternoon of heated debate, ending with me putting my fingers in my ears and drowning out the protests.

From the pub, there are plenty of options to try for both dinner and partying that can take you late into the night. With a heavy dream of backpackers though Byron, there isn’t a ‘quiet’ night of the week. Pick your poison wisely, as options range from wet tee shirt comps, live music venues to classy cocktail bars. You’re spoilt for choice, and we’d love to give you advice as to the best of the lot, but tbh, haven’t made it to the Live Music or cocktail bar....