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If you have chosen Byron Bay as your next holiday destination, you are certainly not alone. Byron Bay is one of the most popular regions of NSW, especially for families. There are indeed many beaches along this idyllic stretch of coast, and to help you plan your day, here is our list of the best beaches in Byron Bay.
Main Beach
The central location of the beach for families, Main Beach has it all, with great shopping and some of the best food in NSW, plus the beach itself is clean, safe and ideal for spending the day. There is affordable parking near Byron town centre, and when you’ve had enough of the beach, there’s great shopping and lovely restaurants where you can relax in the shade.
Clarkes Beach
About a ten minute walk from Byron, this beach is less crowded and more suitable for families, and with a long sandbank, Clarkes Beach is a favorite for both swimmers and snorkelers. If you are looking for ideal holiday accommodation in this region, it is easy to find Shirley Street beach houses for rent. A quick internet search should lead you to that perfect place to rest and relax.
The Pass
A 15-minute drive from Byron is The Pass, a great family hideaway that offers small quiet coves and shaded sandy areas, with shallow and very clean beaches. The sandbank offers protection for the kids, while dad can go out on the other side and enjoy the surf-sized waves that break on the sandbank. Don’t forget to climb the stairs to Fisherman’s Lookout, a small wooden platform that is a favorite with photographers, for obvious reasons, and watching the sunset from here is the end of a perfect day.
Wategos Beach
This pretty little beach gets pretty crowded on weekends, but is perfect for one of your weekdays Byron Bay. At the back of the 600 yard beach is a shady wooded area where people BBQ and lay out their picnic blankets and enjoy the cool sea breeze. The Cape Byron walking path is a must, which runs along the cliffs to the Wategos Lighthouse, which is worth the climb, and when you’re ready for a dip, the beautiful ocean awaits.
Broken Head Beach
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Just south of Byron, Broken Head Beach is one of the best kept secrets, with a massive 3.2km of sandy beaches, so you’re sure to find a quiet spot. This is a surfer’s paradise and a place where your kids can watch the experts do it, as they tackle big head waves. You can walk along the paths of the tropical forest and experience the amazing birds that live in this virgin forest.
Once you’ve found the perfect holiday accommodation with an online search, you can add all the above beaches to your list of places to visit, and whether it’s just you and your partner or the -whole family, you will have the holiday of a lifetime in Byron Bay.