Byron Bay

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Byron Bay
Byron Bay Lighthouse.jpg
Byron Bay Lighthouse
State : AustraliaAustralia Australia
State : Flag of New South Wales.svg New South Wales
Coordinates : 28 ° 39 ′  S , 153 ° 36 ′  E Coordinates: 28 ° 39 ′  S , 153 ° 36 ′  E
Height : 3  m
Area : 17.6  km²
Residents : 9,246 (2016)
Population density : 525 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : AEST (UTC + 10)
Postal code : 2481
LGA : Byron Shire Council
Website :
Byron Bay (New South Wales)
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Cape Byron
Climate diagram
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Temperature in ° C ,  precipitation in mm
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia, data: 1948–2002
Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Cape Byron
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max. Temperature ( ° C ) 27.5 27.5 26.6 24.6 22.1 19.8 19.4 20.4 22.1 23.3 24.7 26.3 O 23.7
Min. Temperature (° C) 20.7 20.7 19.6 17.2 15.0 12.3 11.7 12.5 14.3 16.0 17.8 19.5 O 16.4
Precipitation ( mm ) 165.4 193.0 213.7 180.7 188.7 157.7 102.8 91.6 66.8 103.9 119.7 143.9 Σ 1,727.9
Rainy days ( d ) 14.6 15.8 17.0 15.0 14.5 11.9 10.0 9.2 9.3 11.1 12.0 12.6 Σ 153
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Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia, data: 1948–2002

Byron Bay is a seaside resort on the north coast of the Australian state of New South Wales with 9,246 inhabitants and is located at the easternmost point of the Australian mainland ( Cape Byron ), approx. 800 km north of Sydney and 200 kilometers south of Brisbane . The nearest airport is about 36.5 kilometers south in Ballina .

The city is named after John Byron , grandfather of the poet Lord Byron , an 18th century British captain and circumnavigator . In the prefecture of Byron Shire about 32,000 people live (as of 2006).

A lighthouse built in 1901, the Cape Byron Light , can be seen from afar and is one of the main attractions of this small town. Due to the large and very long open bay, Byron Bay is an ideal surfer's paradise .

From 1954 to 1962 whales were hunted in the bay of Cap Byron and processed on the southern edge of the city in the Byron Bay Whaling Station , which is close to the shore . This whaling station was abandoned and Byron Bay is now also known as a destination for whale watching , as Cape Byron is regularly visited by humpback whales .

The city has an alternative reputation in Australia as many dropouts and artists have settled here. Because of the alternative reputation and the proximity to Nimbin (45 kilometers) it is a popular destination for backpackers .

The important open-air music festival East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival has been held every Easter since 1989.

  • Tallow Beach, Byron Bay

Byron Beach was named the sexiest beach in the world by Forbes magazine.

Personalities

  • Andy Holm , German-Australian filmmaker, composer, world musician and didgerido musician.
  • The metalcore band Parkway Drive comes from Byron Bay.
  • The metalcore band In Hearts Wake is also from Byron Bay.
  • Pfuri Baldenweg , Australian-Swiss musician and harmonica player.
  • Hayley Mary, Heather Shannon, Sam Lookwood: musicians of the indie rock band The Jezabels
  • The indie pop band Parcels

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  1. ↑ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics : Byron Bay ( English ) In: 2016 Census QuickStats . June 27, 2017. Accessed January 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Bureau of Meteorology, Australia: Climate information Cape Byron. World Meteorological Organization, accessed April 6, 2012 .

Web links

Commons : Byron Bay  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files