Byron Bay

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Our next stop was Byron Bay! This is a small town on the eastern coast which is very popular with backpackers. It is so popular in fact, we could only get one night in the hostel. So, we left Yamba very early in the morning and arrived in Byron Bay by midmorning, thereby giving us as much time in Byron Bay as possible.
After settling into the hostel, we decided to check out the beach. Byron Bay is very popular with surfers, and sure enough, many people were out in the water enjoying the waves.

Byron Bay is the most easterly point of mainland Australia! Right near this point was a huge lighthouse on top of a hill. So, that evening, we decided to take the hour and a half trek along the beach and up the hill to the lighthouse. The path was steep and winding, but it was right along the ocean. We saw some stunning views! No dolphins though, unfortunately. Once at the top, we took many photos to commemorate being at the most eastern point of the mainland! We definitely needed a break at this point, but eventually needed to head back. Once back at the hostel, I took full advantage of the hostel pool. So nice to cool off after a few hours of climbing and walking in the heat. 😊

The next morning, we checked out of the hostel and, as our bus wasn’t until the late afternoon, we spent the day walking around town and enjoying the beach. We even watched Robocop with our fellow travelers in the hostel lounge.
Next up, Surfers Paradise!

Hillary (and Kevin)

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Photos

Leaving
This is our traditional backpacker look.

Leaving - 2
We always try to take a few last minute pictures.

Bus Ride
One of the more modern Greyhound buses.

Hostel
Our roommates had already been in Byron Bay for quite awhile.

Hostel - 2
The centre of the hostel had a pool. It was surprising how many hostels had pools!

Beach
Definitely a beautiful beach.

Beach - 2
Back down the other way.

Crabs
So we kept seeing all these piles of little balls in the sand, but wasn't sure what was making them.

Crabs - 2
When we took a closer look, we saw a little crab pop up and toss out a ball of sand! amazing!

Something
Hmmm... Not quite sure what this guy is.

Climb
Looking for dolphins. No luck. :(

Climb - 2
The lighthouse wasn't looking any closer.

Climb - 3
The most easterly point of Australia's mainland.

Climb - 4
The beautiful view back from the point.

Climb - 5
Us along our climb. Starting to get tired.

Climb - 6
The most easterly point of Australia's mainland from afar.

Climb - 7
Almost to our destination!

Climb - 8
Proof of where we were. lol

Lighthouse
We finally made it!

Climb - 9
Looking back to the lighthouse after we passed it.

Climb - 10
On our way back down, there was another beach around the corner.