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Where is Byron Bay?
Byron Bay is the most easterly point in Australia.
It is approximately a 2-hour drive south from Brisbane and 10 hours from Sydney. The Gold Coast is about an hour away.


How do We get to Byron Bay?
From Brisbane or Coolangatta (Gold Coast) you can take drive or catch a bus.
Greyhound, McCafferty's or Premier Bus Lines all offer services to Byron Bay.

From Sydney you can also catch a bus, which will take you approximately 10-12hours.
Alternatively, from Sydney you can catch a flight on Virgin, REX or Jetstar which all fly into Coolangatta or Ballina(25 minutes south of Byron) and from there you can catch a bus or shuttle service.

What's the weather like in byron?
In the Summer months (December-February) temp's range from 21C to 33C.
Winter months (June-August)tend to be a little cooler with temp's ranging from
14C-21C.

How far away from town and the beach are you?
BackPackers Inn is the only hostel in Byron located directly on the beach, which is only a 45second walk away.
And the centre of town is only 400m away.


What services do you provide At Backpackers Inn?
  • Free Shuttle Serivce (To and from the hostel)
  • In-house travel agency
  • Free BBQ use
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Cable TV - Movie and Sports Channels
  • Free Baggage Storage
  • Courtesy bicycle use and free use of boogie boards
  • Communal kitchen (Fully serviced)

What is there to Do in Byron?

For starters, allow yourself at least one week in Byron as there is a multitude of things to do. Apart from lazing on one of the may beaches:

  • Surfing
  • Sea Kayaking with the dolphins
  • Daily tours to Nimbin and the rain-forest
  • Scuba Diving in the Marine Reserve
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hang-glidiing
  • Whale watching

What time is checkout?
Checkout is 10.00AM.
We provide free baggage storage and use of all the facilities once you've checked out and may have to wait for your bus.

Do you provide linen?
We provide a bottom sheet and pillow cover.

What type of rooms do you have?
Please check out our Accommodation section.

Backpackers Inn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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