Byron Bay.

24th October
Arttu's sister Arla came from Tokyo to Surfers for a one-week holiday and the three of us decided to take a day trip down to the famous Byron Bay, which is a beach side town located in the far-northeastern corner of the state of New South Wales. Byron (that it's called) is a laid back town popular amongst young people and especially surfers. 


This Monday was a beautiful sunny, hot and a bit windy day. I happened to have my exams the next day and Arttu his a few days later, so we both had to dedicate our sunbathing to studying as well. Byron is well known for it's creativity and many of the locals have turned their hand to making things to sell at the markets and / or in the local stores. Surf board and hat makers to cookie and corn chip chefs have all helped Byron Bay become well known around the world as a place that produces top quality products made with "care and love". There is a lot of small cute shops and you can find anything from organic local veggies (I bought my first bananas in Australia at 4,95/kg) to souvenirs and clothing. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to pop into every shop so I definitely want to go back! :)



One of the most famous sights in Byron is the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Standing on a bald rocky headland with a precipitous cliff on the east side, and a sheer drop of approximately 100 metres, Cape Byron Lighthouse is the most easterly light in Australia, and one of the most powerful. To get to there you need to drive up (or why not walk) a pretty steep road. The "entrance fee" (by car at least) is 7 AUD. 


The view from up there is just breathtaking!! 

 Arttu gazing the view.

 You can walk all the way down to the end of that cliff.

 The most easterly point of the Australian mainland.

 What you don't expect (and definitely not hope) to see so far away from home...yes, it's a Hullut Päivät plastic bag. And it came with a "traditional" Finnish family...

At the end of out tour we sat down for some beverages. Arttu had a pink-moment.


Byron has a lot happening year round but if you're thinking about going there I suggest you check out the blog for upcoming events.
http://www.byron-bay.com/blog