2) Be a Foodie
If you thought Byron Bay’s restaurant scene was synonymous with healthy eating, diversity and world-class cuisine, you’d be spot on. There’s plenty of mouth-wateringly delicious dishes made from the freshest local produce to be sampled.
FOR BREAKFAST
If you’re not indulging in the Elements of Byron buffet breakfast, here are a few of our picks.
Vagabond
Where: 1 Porter Street, Habitat, Arts and Industry Estate
What to expect: Vegan and vegetarian plates that are artfully designed and deliciously balanced in flavour. Vagabond is also renowned for its unforgettable artisan coffee. Located in Habitat, it’s also an easy walk from Elements.
B Smoothie Bar
Where: 27 Brigantine Street, Arts and Industry Estate
What to expect: an energising start to the day with whey or plant-protein-based super delicious smoothies at this on-the-go health bar.
Bayleaf Cafe
Where: 2A Marvell Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: rub shoulders with locals, tourists and everyone in between at this buzzy, feel-good café. One of Byron’s most popular spots on the brekkie scene.
FOR LUNCH
Top Shop
Where: 65 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: head to this laid-back converted weatherboard perched on a hill for creative burgers and top-class single-origin coffee.
The General Store
Where: 26 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay
What to expect: a quintessential Byron eatery with a relaxed, breezy feel and an excellent healthy menu. It’s locally sourced and sustainable.
Trouble San
Where: 2 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
What to expect: This is the place to sip cocktails and dine on pretty plates of Japanese cuisine overlooking Simpsons Creek. You’ll know you’ve had a successful long girls lunch if you’re still there for dinner and dancing – it is called Trouble San after all.
FOR DINNER
Azure Bar and Grill
Where: Elements of Byron
What to expect: a diverse menu inspired by fresh, local produce in a comfortable and stylish environment. The perfect setting for girls getaways.
No Bones
Where: 11 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: a plant-based restaurant with an inviting atmosphere and a winning menu that’s seducing vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike.
The Smoking Camel
Where: 3/17 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: a little Turkish oasis that is just plain cool. Richly themed in both decoration and cuisine you’ll be sipping gin-based Turkish delight cocktails, sharing plates of mezze and people watching.
Light Years
Where: 139 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: delicious Vietnamese food, southeastern flavours and one-of-a-kind cocktails with retro-style ‘Hanoi in the ’50s’ decor.
FOR COFFEE
Folk
Where: 399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay
What to expect: grab yourself a patch of grass, or a crate to perch on while you enjoy some serious coffee at this cute little café just a short drive from Elements.
The Roadhouse
Where: 6/142 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay
What to expect: a local institution, The Roadhouse is a breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner venue that serves a coffee you’ll be talking about and Spanish eats.
Sparrow
Where: 1b Byron Street, Bangalow
What to expect: a charming slightly-bigger-than-a-hole-in-the-wall which serves on-the-fly handcrafted, fresh roasted speciality allpress coffee, along with fresh bakery treats.
FOR DRINKS
The Mez Club
Where: 85-87 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: immerse in the vibrant, moreish flavours of the Mediterranean and Middle East in this stylish late night bar. The Moroccan style Souk upstairs is perfect for special celebrations and available for exclusive hire.
Balcony Bar
Where: 3 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: sip on superb cocktails and treat yourself to a plate of oysters while you watch the world go by from the breezy upstairs balcony.
Casa Luna
Where: 9 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: A little taste of Mexico with insatiable cocktails served with bar flare and a penchant for the experimental.
Lovers Lane
Where: 6 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: Drink. Eat. Art. Dance. Sip cool cocktails and nibble bar eats on comfy lounges then dance the night away. This place is a party.
For more suggestions on where to eat, drink and celebrate with the girls, check out our guide to the best restaurants and bars in Byron Bay. You’ll also find many of Byron’s gems serving imaginative vegan and vegetarian dishes to nourish the palate – and planet!
3) Go on a shopping safari
Shopping is a must do when it comes to girls’ getaways. Apart from making you feel good (yes, there is the science to prove it), browsing through Byron’s shops with all the girls is a special treat you’ll enjoy. Eclectic, varied and with world-leading labels in our midst, the town’s fashion scene has exploded in recent years.
Habitat
Where: 248 Bayshore Drive, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
What to expect: a complex of small boutique fashion and homewares shops (as well as residential and office spaces), located in the area’s northern boundary.
Mr Vintage
Where: 6 Centennial Circuit, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
What to expect: a warehouse store filled with denims, leathers and vintage goodies.
St Agni
Where: 57 Centennial Circuit, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
What to expect: handmade leather footwear and women’s clothes with a distinctive Mediterranean style.
Zulu & Zephyr
Where: 11 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay
What to expect: a lifestyle brand that cultivates cool, beautiful, and effortless swimwear and ready-to-wear designs for modern women around the world
Spell
Where: 15 Browning Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: carefree gypsy threads that have put Byron Bay on the fashion map. Quintessential boho chic, a style that’s relaxed, cool and comfortable.
Island Luxe
Where: 11 Marvell Street, Byron Bay
What to expect: clothing and homewares that offer a sense of international adventure and unapologetic luxury. Island Luxe is a Byron style icon.
For more sartorial goodness, here’s a guide to shopping in Byron Bay’s vibrant Arts and Industry Estate.
