James Cook, who named it for Commodore (later Admiral) John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron. Byron Bay was founded in 1860 as a timber port. It was declared a town in 1896 and a shire in 1906.
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Byron Bay's soaring popularity as a playground for the rich, famous and sea-changers has pushed its house prices to record levels - and into the $3 million club.
What is Byron Bay Famous for? Byron Bay has many beautiful beaches and is famous for its surf breaks and its stunning coastal scenery. The town is also known for its location at Australia's most easterly point and for the Cape Byron lighthouse.
As soon as you step foot into Byron Bay you will instantly feel the good vibes that the town has to offer. Everyone seems generally chilled out, no one is in a hurry, and everyone is walking down the street in beach attire. It's the definition of a chilled out beach town, and I guarantee you will never want to leave.
Experience the laid-back Aussie vibes in Byron Bay. Seriously, the town's motto is “cheer up, slow down, chill out”. The Bohemian, small-town (only 5000 people) in the northeast corner of New South Wales is a paradise for keen beachgoers and anyone after the laid back, relaxing lifestyle that Australia is renowned for.
The main industry in Byron Bay today is tourism, which supports a vibrant economy of restaurants, caf?, bars, shops, tours, activities, entertainment and accommodation.
You can't go wrong swimming along the beachfront anywhere from Main Beach (in front of the Byron Bay Surf Club) heading right to Clarkes Beach, and all the way along the beachfront up to the Pass.
Byron Bay's balanced climate make it the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities all year round. The temperatures are generally warmer than the other popular Australian tourist destinations of Sydney and Melbourne. But not as hot or humid as the more northern and central regions of Queensland and Alice Springs.