Cheap flights to Byron Bay, Australia

This beautiful, laidback town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales is very popular, attracting almost two million visitors each year. During peak times, even nearby towns such as Lismore and Ballina will be booked out.

The Aboriginal people called this area “Cavvanba”, meaning “meeting place”, but when Captain James Cook sailed along in 1770 he named it after John Byron, circumnavigator of the world and, later on, grandfather of the poet, Lord Byron. The literary connection lives on in Byron Bay’s street names. When the town was set out in the 19th century, the streets were named after poets. There’s Keats Street, Marvell Street, Milton Street, Dryden Street and Scott Street, among others

The possibilities in Byron Bay are endless, from diving to hiking to even whale watching between June and November and dolphin watching all year round. Byron Bay offers a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, but it does have a definite ritzy side. However, one of the best things is free – taking to the Cape Byron Walking Track to see the sun rise. Cape Byron is the first part of Australia to feel the sun’s rays each morning.

Byron Bay, Australia climate

Byron Bay’s climate is subtropical. Summers (December-February) are warm (and wetter than the winters) with temperatures that range between 68 to 82 F. Winters (June-August) are mild – the temperature ranges between 50 to 68 F. Spring and autumn are pleasant times to visit Byron Bay. Spring (September to November) temperatures hover between 58 to 77 F, while autumn (March, April and May) temperatures are in the 60 to 80 F range.

Best Time to Fly to Byron Bay, Australia

This part of Australia is a four-season destination and there isn’t really a bad time to visit Byron Bay. The weather is great year-round and there are lots and lots of cultural events. Byron Bay is popular with Northern Hemisphere visitors who will be traveling during their winter to catch some sun. 

Peak Season: 

There are some “peak” times such as “Schoolies week” in November and December, Christmas, New Year and Easter. June and July is when the Humpback whales make their annual migration from Antarctica to Northern Australia and they return during September and October. The East Coast Blues & Roots Festival around Easter time, the Underwater Festival in April, the Byron Bay Writers Festival in July and August, and the Byron Lighthouse Run in October are all peak times to visit.

Off Season: 

The weeks following Christmas and New Year, are, in general, low season.

Getting around Byron Bay, Australia

Regardless of which airport you fly into – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport or Gold Coast Airport – there are several ways of getting to Byron Bay. There are regular shuttle services, transfers and taxi services.

Driving is by far the most popular way of getting around, although Byron Bay itself is easily walkable. Blanch’s Bus Company operates regular bus and coach services in the Northern NSW area.

Byron Bay, Australia Travel Information

• The Byron Bay market is held on the first Sunday of every month, selling produce from the surrounding areas.
• There are close to 25 miles of sandy beaches in the Byron Bay area. Wategos, Main Beach, Broken Head and The Pass are the patrolled beaches, most suitable for families. 
• Cape Byron’s lighthouse is on the most easterly edge of mainland Australia. It dates from 1901 and the tours are popular with visitors. It’s also possible to stay in the lighthouse keepers’ quarters. 
• Julian Rocks Marine Park is considered to be one of the top five scuba-diving locations in the country. It’s a mere 1.5 miles from Byron Bay. The waters teem with whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles. 
• There’s a nude beach 1,640 feet west of Belongil Creek. To get there, drive down Grays Lane at Tyagarah. 
• Kings Beach at Broken Head Reserve is another beautiful beach. The Broken Head Nature Reserve is 3.7 miles south of Byron Bay. It contains the remnants of the coastal subtropical rainforest that was known as the “Big Scrub”. There are a couple of superb walks through the rainforest – one to Kings Beach and one along the cliff top that gives wonderful sea views.