Second stop: Byron Bay.
From Tweed Heads, follow the M1 south for 66 km. Easily reachableByron Bay, the easternmost point of Australia.The population is only about 10,000, and tourism reception is the main industry.The local Arakwal Aboriginal people call the area Cavvanbah, which means "the gathering place". The European history of Byron Bay began in 1770 when Captain Cook named Cape Byron after John Byron, a British Royal Navy officer, world navigator and grandfather of the poet Lord Byron.
Byron Bay's first industry was the logging of fir timber from the Australian redwood (Toona sinensis). The timber industry is the origin of the word "shoot", which is found in many local names - Coopers shoot and Skinners shoot - loggers would "shoot" the timber up the hill and haul it onto waiting boats. After World War I, obtaining timber became unimportant, and many former timber workers became farmers. Gold mining on the beaches was the next industry to emerge. Around the 1870s, as many as 20 mining leases were established on local beaches to extract gold from the black sand.
Byron Bay has a history of primary industrial production(until1963Dairies, slaughterhouses, fisheries and whaling), is an important but dangerous seaport. poet brenton·Stephens(Brunton Stephens)exist1876In a poem written in 1861, he talked about Cape Byron"Mossy plains”The herd of cattle.
The first pier in Byron Bay was built in1886Year,Railway1894Years connected,CavvanbahAt1894The name was changed toByron Bay. Dairy farmers are bringing more land back into cultivation,and settled here1895Year,To provide refrigerationThe Norco Co-operative was established to manage the dairy industry. The introduction of high technology increased production and Byron Bay exported butter around the world. Norco's factory is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cape Byron Lighthouse was built in1901Located at the easternmost tip of the Australian continent.In 1930, the first butcher shop opened. The annual killing of migrating whales in the 1950s and 1960s made the situation worse.Between the two world wars, the(Zircon, uranium and thorium)Sand mining further damaged the environment and one by one all these industries declined.
Surfers in20century60This was the beginning of Byron Bay as a tourist destination.1973Year, when Aquarius Day Aquarius Festival In nearby NimbinNimbinheld, its reputation as a hippie, happy alternative town was established, although tourist facilities were still few and far between. from20century80From the 1980s onwards, tourism began to boom, with cash-strapped surfers and hippies replenished and to some extent replaced by wealthy conspicuous consumers who in turn stimulated the development of retail areas and accommodation more suited to their needs.
today,Byron Bay is one of the most exclusive residential areas,according to2019Data from the yearRealestate.com.auGrowth on Australia's east coast and multi-million dollar homes are driving home sales,2019The average annual value exceeds150million Australian dollars,since2013It has grown over the years100%. at the same time,The city has not lost its appeal,Including a variety of tourists surfing,Backpackers and artists, craftsmen and musicians, and its recent hippie/The New Age's past reflects, to some extent, the alternative"New Era”The popularity of the store,"Spirit”Services such as meditation and yoga classes, and holistic health treatments.It is understood that as of 2019, the town receives 2 million tourists per year.
Byron Bay not only has a lighthouse and a national park, but also a beach that was once selected as the most beautiful in the world.,Although the actual location is within New South Wales,But it's actually very close to Queensland.Gold Coast,Therefore, it attracts many local people in Queensland, Surfing enthusiasts, Japanese people go on vacation, The town is also very lively at night.
existByron BayThings to do, Of course it isCape Byron LighthouseCape Byron Lighthouse Enjoy the sunrise or sunset, The first sunrise in Australia,The tourists who come here have indeed boosted the town's economy..
GoThe Byron Lighthouse should pay attention to the following points:
1.The drive up the mountain is every morning8:00-Closed after sunset(At other times, you can only park your car at the Mid-Levels paid parking lot., Then hike up the mountain via a dedicated hiking trail, About30Minutes one way)
2.Those who don't like walking can only take a taxi up the mountain to watch the sunset,The top of the mountain hasPaid parking andThere is only one parking space for minibuses.
3. Please check local weather reports, It’s not every day that you get to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.,Warm clothing and water are essential.
Seeing the sunrise slowly appear, the feeling at that moment is really hard to describe, beautiful and full of energy! After the sun comes out, the nearby sea, buildings, terrain, etc. gradually become very clear, which is also a different visual experience. There are also some trails next to the lighthouse that allow you to "really reach the easternmost point", and there are also beaches, etc. Enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by the ocean is also a very special experience!
Other attractions near Byron Bay include:
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (30 minutes’ drive from Byron Bay) is set in a peaceful mountain retreat. Take a three-and-a-half-hour journey through magical gardens, stroll along an ancient maze, connect with nature at the Damanhur Spiral, rejuvenate yourself through reflexology, and marvel at exquisite jewellery, crystals and books. Find your happiness at one of these meditations and workshops. You can enjoy a delicious meal, tea/coffee or cake in the vegetarian cafe. Additionally, Crystal Castle now offers a Magic Cave Meditation that only runs in the mornings, but must be visited directly
Book and pay for your Crystal Castles experience entrance fee.https://www.crystalcastle.com.au/
Byron Bay Brewery, boutique beer brewing tours, food concerts.
Hammer and Hand Jewellery Collective
Byron Bay Saturday Night Market, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, is held in the city center park, with food, crafts, free performances and music. There are also many diverse gourmet restaurants in the city.
For various water sports, surfing and diving training camps, please contact the local tourism information center for details
The next episode will take you to my private spot Nimbin Town to uncover the secrets of the hippie marijuana village.
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