Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-
northeastern corner of the state of New South
Wales, Australia. It is located 772 kilometres (480
mi) north of Sydney and 165 kilometres (103 mi)
south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland
adjacent to the town, is the
easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the
2011 census, the town had a permanent population
of 4,959. Byron Bay is in turn the
nucleus of Byron Shire, which had 29,209
residents.

Byron Bay has several beaches which are popular
for surfing. It is a resort popular with
both domestic and international tourists, including
backpackers, who travel along the Australian
coast; the scenery also attracts skydivers. The area
is also noted for its wildlife, with the whale
watching industry a significant contributor to the
local economy.