If you’ve only got 24 hours in Byron Bay, start with coffee at Byron Corner Store, walk up to the Byron Bay Lighthouse, grab tacos at Costa Taco for lunch, chill at Byron Main Beach in the afternoon, catch sunset at Belongil Beach, then finish with dinner at Treehouse Byron Bay, hitting their $20 pasta night if you happen to land on a Tuesday.
Byron Bay has a way of making you wish you’d blocked out a week, but even one day is enough to hit the icon list if you plan it right. Here’s what an ideal day in Byron looks like, JOEY style.
This is the exact run down we send our riders when they’ve only got a day up their sleeve in the Bay.
Start the day right at Byron Corner Store on Jonson Street. It’s a Byron institution, a local favourite for over 40 years, and still the spot for a quick, quality coffee before you get moving. Grab a takeaway cup and a bite to eat and you’re set up for the walk ahead.
Of course, no day in Byron is complete without the iconic walk up to the Byron Bay Lighthouse. It’s the most easterly point of mainland Australia, and the coastal track takes you past The Pass and Wategos Beach on the way, with a solid chance of spotting dolphins or whales depending on the season. Wear proper shoes, bring water, and give yourself an hour or two to really soak it in.
Give the afternoon over to Byron Main Beach. It’s the most central beach in town, an easy walk from everywhere, and exactly where you want to be to swim, nap, or just watch the world go by after your morning walk. Grab an ice cream and don’t overthink it.
By the time you’re back down the hill you’ll have earned lunch, and Costa Taco on Jonson Street is the move. Think fresh beachside Mexican, loaded tacos, nachos, and margaritas if you’re in holiday mode, all in a lively spot that’s easy to duck into after a morning on your feet.
As the afternoon winds down, wander over to Belongil Beach for sunset. It’s quieter than Main Beach and further from the town centre, which makes it one of the best spots in Byron to watch the sky go off without a crowd around you.
Finish the day at Treehouse Byron Bay right on Belongil Beach, which makes it an easy stroll from your sunset spot. Expect wood fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and a proper laid back Byron vibe with live music most nights. If your day lands on a Tuesday, don’t miss their $20 pasta night, it’s one of the best value dinners in town.
One day in Byron is a great taste, but most people end up wishing they’d stayed longer. If you want to see more of the Bay and the rest of the East Coast, get in touch with JOEY today and we can sort your ride and your accom together with our East Coast package.
Start with coffee at Byron Corner Store, walk up to the Lighthouse, have lunch at Costa Taco, spend the afternoon at Byron Main Beach, catch sunset at Belongil Beach, then finish with dinner at Treehouse Byron Bay.
Yes. It’s the single most iconic thing to do in Byron and takes around one to two hours return, which fits easily into a day trip alongside food and beach time.
Treehouse runs a $20 pasta night on Tuesdays, so it’s worth timing your Byron day around a Tuesday if you can.
No. The Lighthouse, Main Beach, Belongil Beach, and the main street cafes and restaurants are all walkable from the town centre, so you can do this whole itinerary on foot.
JOEY Travel’s East Coast package covers your ride and your accommodation, connecting Byron Bay with the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, and Rainbow Beach, so you can turn a day trip into a proper stay.
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