Schoolies Byron Bay
Finishing school is a major event in everyone’s life and there is no better way to celebrate it than on a holiday away with your friends. Byron Bay is a popular and affordable destination for many school leavers and Byron Bay Schoolies has become an annual tradition in the town. With loads of pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs to choose from, live music every night and beaches to surf or relax on during the day, there are plenty of reasons why you would choose to let your hair down in Byron after your exams. The laid-back vibe of the town means that you can relax and enjoy this special time with your friends and mates.
There are many activities that run each day including kayaking, snorkeling and surfing trips as well as tours to neighbouring towns such as Nimbin, parachuting, hang-gliding and mountain biking. Or you might just want to stroll around the streets and soak up the atmosphere.
After a day at the beach, you can choose to eat from one of the many restaurants that range from take-away pizza and noodles to pubs and bistros to high-end fine dining restaurants. The pubs offer live music every night of the week and the clubs run til the early hours of the morning.
The weather at this time of year is traditionally clear and fine and there is a host of different types of accommodation for every budget from luxury apartments and resorts to hostels and camping grounds. Maps of the area are available from the Visitors Centre near the bus station, which will help you navigate your way around the town and surrounding areas.
There are many activities that run each day including kayaking, snorkeling and surfing trips as well as tours to neighbouring towns such as Nimbin, parachuting, hang-gliding and mountain biking. Or you might just want to stroll around the streets and soak up the atmosphere.
After a day at the beach, you can choose to eat from one of the many restaurants that range from take-away pizza and noodles to pubs and bistros to high-end fine dining restaurants. The pubs offer live music every night of the week and the clubs run til the early hours of the morning.
The weather at this time of year is traditionally clear and fine and there is a host of different types of accommodation for every budget from luxury apartments and resorts to hostels and camping grounds. Maps of the area are available from the Visitors Centre near the bus station, which will help you navigate your way around the town and surrounding areas.