Byron Bay’s annual house price growth has been in the double digits since March 2020.
One of the rooms with a private plunge pool at 28 Degrees Byron Bay.

Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can

A multimillion-dollar overhaul has turned this guesthouse into the ultimate hideaway in one of NSW’s buzziest tourist towns.

  • Katherine Scott
Local swim spot Killen Falls in the “Tintenbar triangle”.

Just 30 minutes from Byron,you can capture its bygone holiday magic

Just beyond the famed coastal spot,find gourmet meals,distilleries and stunning country hamlets that hardly anyone knows about – perfect for busy school holiday periods.

  • Craig Tansley
The Byron Shire needs a hub that can handle growing demand.

This in-demand region’s airport got an upgrade. It may need another soon

Fresh from a $20 million upgrade,this is a great regional hub. But given the growing popularity of all things Byron,the terminal might need to grow.

  • Shaney Hudson
Lap up the luxury … ESTE Wategos,Byron Bay.

A health scare led two men to build their dream Byron holiday retreat

You’ll feel like a Rich Lister staying at ESTE Wategos,but bookings are only available “on application”.

  • Julietta Jameson
Rainbow neighbourhoods… eye-catching buildings in central Buenos Aires.

The 41 global cities and towns to visit in your lifetime

They’re among the world’s best food destinations,with a deep sense of place,and a vibrant past. But for all their similarities,they’re utterly one-of-a-kind.

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Bask central at Basq House.

This is the five-star hotel Byron Bay was screaming out for

You won’t find backpackers or the hip Instagram set here,but you will discover peaceful and beautiful surroundings and a warm,unpretentious vibe.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance,baroque,Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards:The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp,to a sexy Italian high-speed train,this is the list for design aficionados.

  • Traveller team
The alfresco Cellar Bar,overlooking Wategos Beach,is among the newer additions.

Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans

After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating,with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Basq House is the latest in a string of boutique hotel openings in Byron.

Surge in new hotels as crackdown on Airbnbs in Byron looms

A new home away from home has opened in Byron as the impact of new caps on short-term rentals in the tourism hotspot are about to be felt.

  • Julietta Jameson
The pool at the Byron Bay YHA.

I stayed in a youth hostel with my kids and disturbed the backpackers

I used to stay in this very hostel back in my early 20s,but I’ve never stayed in one with my kids. I’m here to see if it’s a good idea.

  • Ben Groundwater