Byron Bay, Resort town in northern New South Wales, Australia
Byron Bay is a coastal town on the northern edge of New South Wales, centered around Cape Byron Lighthouse at mainland Australia's easternmost point. The town spreads along the Pacific shore with beaches bordered by cliffs and forested hills.
European settlement began in the 1830s, with the area named after Vice Admiral John Byron. The location grew from a small trading outpost into a thriving coastal community.
The Arakwal people, the original inhabitants, knew this place as Cavvanbah, a name reflecting its role as a gathering point in the local Aboriginal culture.
The town is accessible by car from nearby airports in the region, or visitors can explore the town center and coastal areas on foot or by bicycle. Walking and cycling are the easiest ways to move around and see the different neighborhoods and beaches.
The subtropical climate brings heavy rainfall throughout the year, creating lush vegetation and rich coastal ecosystems that set the area apart from drier regions nearby. This moisture supports diverse plant and animal life along the shore and inland.
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