THE HOME OF RATPACK TRAVELβ¦ First thing to do when you cruise into the Bay – make sure you come see us… weβll show you around!Β
Thereβs more than a few reasons why the RatPack crew live in Byron Bay, this hippy surf town is legendary on the east coast and is a MUST visit for backpackers. It has something for us all, become a surf pro with the legends at Black Dog Surf School, kayak with the local pod of dolphins & enjoy endlesssss beach days.
Head up to the Lighthouse for an epic sunrise/sunset spot or see it from the sky by jumping out of a plane from 15,000 ft >>> Afterwards enjoy a few bevvies in town with the RPT Crew in one of our fave spots AKA beachy or rails!
Woodys – did you even go to Byron if you didn’t go to woodys? Open late this is where the whole town heads.
Beach Hotel – the home of monday night reggae night – do not miss this!
The rails – where you’ll find sammy on a friday night!
The northern – epic for live music
Cheeky Monkeys – careful this place is as cheesy as it comes but a cracking night!
Top tips for Byron Bay
Byron Bay is the home of RatPack Travel for many reasons… Once you visit you’ll see why it is just so special and one of the best towns on the East Coast. Byron is legendary for its music scene – check out the local buskers at main beach & head to Nimbin for that ultimate hippy experience – shout out to Big Happy Coach Harry – Big Up!
Give yourself some time to chill on the beach, the surf here is epic and the water is SO clear
You HAVE to visit the lighthouse, either sunrise or sunset
The Greyhound bus station is right in the centre of town and more of a bus stop than a station!
Our Top Tips
Accommodation
Cape Byron YHA – chilled little hostel right in the centre of town, hammocks, pool, pancakes >> yewwwwwww
Backpackers inn – right on the beach, super cruisy
Day Tours
Learn to surf
Kayak with dolphins
Go to hippy town Nimbin on a day trip
Bars
WoodysΒ
Beach HotelΒ
The Rails
The Northern
Cheeky Monkeys
Restaurants
Byron Fresh Cafe
Safiya
Dip {awesome brekkie}
The Treehouse at Belongil
Folk
Taste of Malaka
Hidden Gems
Wategos Beach
Belongil Beach
Lennox Head
Hikes
The Cape Byron Lighthouse Hike
Mount Warning
How long?
3-5 Days
We recommend allowing yourself a good amount of time to chill in the bay! Once you are here you won’t want to leave thats for sure! Book your trips when you get there and work out your chill days inbetween : ) The tours such as surfing and kayaking are about a half day!Β
We operate a 24/7 service across multiple time zones. Our RatPackers have all been there and done it! Get the ball rolling on your upcoming trip. Send over your rough travel plans (including your flight details / dates). If you are yet to book a flight and seeking advice – HIT US UP β‘
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