Byron Bay is synonymous with carefree, sun-kissed living and natural beauty, making it a magnetic destination for families.
Whether you’re drawn to sun-drenched summer days or want to snuggle in for a winter break or something in between, Byron Bay offers attractions and experiences designed to ensure school holiday joy any time of year.
There is a mix of all of those traditional coastal holiday activities that still live on in memories of your own beloved childhood holidays, plus a suite of unique and unforgettable experiences that will have your family talking for years to come.
Enjoy the ride as you sample the wonderful ideas we’ve hatched for you and your family in our Byron Bay school holiday itinerary.
Afternoon
Elements of Byron has such a comprehensive suite of resort facilities that it will feel like the very best of Byron Bay has come directly to you!
Here you can enjoy all the creature comforts of a luxurious resort while resting easy in the knowledge that your children will be having a ball too. You won’t need to venture far to get your kids involved in a host of fun-filled activities. And this starts as soon as you check in.
Dive straight into the holiday action by heading to the Central Lagoon Pool. Temperature controlled, the Central Lagoon Pool is comfortable for year-round swim days and also features a warm spa. There’s something about diving into a pool that allows you to lose yourself.
Find your space in a broad cabana, get lazy on a pool lounge or let the gentle movement of the hanging bed swing you to serenity. You’ll find delicious snacks and drinks delivered straight to your poolside position from Breeze Poolside Bar and Café.
Evening
For dinner take the family to the resort’s flagship restaurant, Azure Bar and Grill. The entire family will be welcome in The Dining Room with a choice of dishes that feature local, native and foraged ingredients and modern flavours.
Begin Your Day
Get day two off to a cracking start with a family yoga session on the edge of Belongil Beach. This daily wellness ritual is called the First Light Club. Follow directions from our resident yoga instructor who creates a flow that suitable for all family members.
Even the pickiest eaters will find a delicious breakfast at Azure Bar and Grill. Sip delicious coffee, tea and drinks, choose nutritious foods from the generous buffet spread or order eggs cooked just the way you like them from the egg station.
Morning
Start exploring Byron Bay’s natural bounty, on the edge of resort grounds. Bordered by Belongil Beach and Creek, Elements of Byron is home to dunal, wetlands, coastal forest and rainforest ecosystems.
Join the resort’s Naturalist for a guided rainforest walk. You’ll learn how to spot traces of animal life, local wildlife and even get the chance to sample indigenous bush foods that grow naturally in the resort’s backyard.
Change your setting from green to blue with a dip in the Central Lagoon Pool and a bite of lunch delivered directly to your pool lounge thanks to the team at Breeze Poolside Bar and Café.
Afternoon
If your kids have ever dreamed of running away with the circus, Circus Arts Byron Bay offers a wonderland of experiences.
The massive 1200 sqm indoor space is home to circus programs, a breathtaking 10-metre high flying trapeze, indoor rock climbing, a kids play space and more. With interactive classes for children and adults, this venue will thrill the entire family.
Evening
Just 10 minutes walk from Circus Arts, you’ll find Habitat. This curated collection of neighbourhood retail boutiques and eateries that embodies the warm, authentic and effortlessly stylish nature of Byron Bay.
And while Byron Bay has plenty of family friendly restaurants, Habitat is home to one of our favourites – Commune. Think authentic family restaurant vibes and shared plates of all your favourite Italian and Mediterranean dishes. It’s a great place to end the day on a high.
Begin Your Day
Elements of Byron is blessed to be Byron’s only beachfront resort, and what a beach it is. Head to Belongil Beach for a family walk along the 2.5km stretch of pristine sand.
There are plenty of family friendly beaches, but here you’ll spot rare shore birds that nest at the nearby Belongil Estuary and conjure fantasies of pirates when you spot the tip of the sunken ship Wollongbar. Downed in a storm in 1922, The Wreck is now a popular surf break.
Go from sand to sustenance with a buffet breakfast enjoyed on the terrace at Azure Bar and Grill.
Morning
There are a few holiday experiences that live on in our memories from when we’re just children – a guided horse ride through the forest and out onto Belongil Beach is one of those experiences!
Just outside the resort, Zephyr is a coast horse ranch, home to friendly and professional instructors and guide and even friendlier horses.
After an easy introductory lesson, jump in the saddle and open your eyes to the forest from an entirely new perspective. As the steady thrill of being on horseback tingles just under your skin you’ll find your breath taken away as the forest ends and you ride out onto the sand.
It’s one of those holiday experiences that will last a lifetime. Listen to the kids chatter about their ride as you relax for a poolside lunch at Breeze Bar and Café.
Afternoon
Organise for a babysitter to spend some time with the kids in the villa or at the onsite parkour obstacle playground while you indulge in uninterrupted relaxation time at Osprey Spa.
Choose a rejuvenating beauty treatment or luxury massage therapy. Better yet, choose one of the spa’s curated wellness rituals with one glorious treatment followed by another.
Evening
After a morning in the saddle and an afternoon of indulgence a good old-fashioned family pyjama party is in order. Soak in the freestanding bathtub and order in room dining. Nibble in front of a movie or laugh your way through a family game night.
Begin Your Day
Head off site and start the day with some paddock to plate goodness at The Farm. Three Blue Ducks offers a delicious breakfast fuelled by produce right from the onsite crops.
This breakfast comes with bonus farm experiences. The kids can participate in workshops in different regenerative farming techniques or just walk the farm and meet the animals.
Morning
One of the reasons why Byron Bay is renowned for its balanced energy is the abundance of natural gem deposits that line the earth and mountains. One of the best places to experience the beauty and magic of gems and crystals is to visit Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens.
Participate in mindful practices such as wandering the maze, experiencing a sound healing session and have your aura read. Relax at the café and have lunch before heading back to the resort.
Afternoon
Keeping with the theme of adding a little magic to your school holidays, grab a Fairy Trail Map from resort reception. The map offers a series of clues that when solved lead you to finding brightly coloured fairies, houses and fairy doors dotted throughout the resort and forest.
Hint: some of the houses can be found near the playground (we all know fairies love to play). The playground uses natural materials to create an obstacle course that challenges the body and inspires the mind.
Evening
Dust off the fairy dust and head to Azure Bar and Grill for dinner. Soak in the casual cool vibe and little touches of luxury, recounting all your favourite holiday moments as a family. Maybe sneak in a quick nightcap around the fire pit.
Begin Your Day
Make the most of your final morning on site with a family yoga session set against the soundtrack of waves washing onto Belongil Beach. Enjoy one last breakfast on the Azure Bar and Grill terrace.
Morning
Make a splash at the Central Lagoon Pool. The water is a good mood elixir. Watch your kids’ smiling, laughing faces and enjoy one last sneaky cocktail to your pool lounge before checking out.
There is an art to creating one of those epic school holidays. The kind that connects the family in the joy of discovery. The kind you continue to talk about for years to come. Luckily, Elements of Byron is full of artists experienced in the masterpiece of school holiday fun!
Take advantage of our special 4 night Escape to Elements package for your next school holidays.
Want more inspiration for things to do in Byron Bay? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Byron Bay.
