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The Cooee Travel Journal

Travel Tips, Guides & Stories

Destination guides, insider tips and stories from the road — written by the team that knows Australia best.

Travel StoryTraveller on Byron Bay beach at sunrise
12 min

Travelling Byron Bay — A First-Timer's Guide

What it's actually like to arrive, get around and spend a day in Byron Bay — the rhythm of the place, where to eat and the hinterland most visitors miss.

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DestinationsCape Byron Lighthouse at sunrise
10 min

Top 10 Things To Do in Byron Bay, NSW

From surfing The Pass to Arakwal National Park, Minyon Falls, kayaking with dolphins and The Farm — every major activity explained for first-timers.

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Surf GuideSurfer catching a wave at Byron Bay
8 min

Byron Bay Surfing — Best Spots, Lessons & Local Tips

Main Beach for beginners, The Pass for long walls, Wategos beside the lighthouse — plus swell seasons, etiquette and guided surf lessons.

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Day ToursByron Bay coastline from above
7 min

Byron Bay, Bangalow & Gold Coast Day Tour from Brisbane

9 reasons this is the perfect day out — coastal charm, hinterland villages and scenic drives, all without the parking stress. From $149.

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Travel TipsByron Bay cafe culture
11 min

Things To Do in Byron Bay — A Complete Planning Guide

How long to stay, when to go, which neighbourhood suits you, a 3-day itinerary and honest budget advice for visiting Byron Bay.

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East CoastAustralian east coast aerial
15 min

Travelling the East Coast of Australia — Route Guide

Melbourne to Cairns: 9 major stops, itineraries from 2 weeks to 6 weeks, practical transport advice and honest budget planning.

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NatureByron Bay hinterland rainforest
6 min

Sustainable Eco Tourism in Byron Bay

How to travel responsibly in Byron Bay's ecologically sensitive environment — the operators, practices and choices that make a real difference.

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WellnessByron Bay wellness
7 min

Wellness Retreats Guide — Byron Bay & Surrounds

Yoga, meditation, sound healing and spa retreats in one of Australia's most concentrated wellness destinations.

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Acknowledgement of Country. Cooee Tours acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters upon which we work and travel — including the Turrbal and Jagera peoples of Brisbane and the many First Nations peoples whose Country we visit on our tours. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise the continuing cultural connection and the importance of caring for Country.