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About Byron Bay
Currency:
The official currency in Australia is the Australian Dollar.
Best time to Travel:
Byron Bay experiences a subtropical climate with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 28°C in summers and 15 to 21°C in winters. The best time to visit is during the winters as there is plenty of sunshine and the crowds are less.
- June 1 through August 31 - Winter
- March 1 through May 31 - Autumn
- December 1 through February 28 or 29 - Summer
- September 1 through November 30 - Spring
Local Transport options:
There are many options for transportation in and around Byron Bay.
There is the Byron Bay Shuttle which is a door to door service form Brisbane
and Gold Coast Airport’s and Brisbane CBD.
Around town there is the “easy bus” which offers a fast, frequent, value for
money service.
Taxis and getting your own rental car for the duration of your stay always makes your trip that little more flexible as you won’t be running with time tables!
Local food and drink:
The Byron Bay region is home to many restaurants, cafes and takeaway food outlets. The main streets for dining in Byron Bay include Jonson Street, Bay Lane, and Lawson Street.
Also with the fabulous markets on in Byron Bay there is the option to pick up your fresh fruit and vegetables to take back to your apartment!
Communication:
The county code for calling Australia is +61.
There are plenty of internet cafes where you can access internet connections and your email. Most major Hotels will also have internet connections on site, sometimes not always in your room but in a business centre or the main lobby.
Banking Hours:
There are branches of almost all of the Australian "National" banks throughout the town. All banks provide electronic banking facilities including ATMs outside almost all branches.
Most banks are open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm.
Electricity:
Electricity in Australia is 240 Volts
Tipping:
As a rule, tipping is not expected in Byron Bay, however, it is customary so if you are happy with someone who has tried that little bit harder and gone the extra mile, then a tip is in order and always appreciated. Giving a small tip (10% of the bill) in a restaurant is in order if the service is good.
Shopping:
The Byron retail experience is unique and features local artisan and crafts people, sophisticated clothing and lifestyle brands, local produce and wholefoods. Key areas include Jonson Street, the Lawson and Fletcher Street block and the Arts and Industry Estate and each has its own flavour.
Do not forget about the local markets either where you can pick up wonderful hand crafted souvenirs or unique clothes items.
Public Holidays:
Following is a list of the major public holidays in Australia as each state has their own holidays as well.
New Year's Day: Monday 1 January
Australia Day: Friday 26 January
Canberra Day: Monday 19 March
Good Friday: Friday 6 April
Easter Saturday: Saturday 7 April
Easter Monday: Monday 9 April
Anzac Day: Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Holiday: Monday 11 June
Labour Day: Monday 01 October
Christmas Day: Tuesday 25 December
Boxing Day: Wednesday 26 December
Visa Information:
New Zealand passport holders are not required to obtain a visa for travel into Australia. United Kingdom passport holders do require a visa also known as an ETA before entering Australia.
Vaccinations:
No vaccinations are required for travel into Australia.
GST:
GST is a value added tax of 10% on most goods and services transactions in Australia.
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Byron Bay 2010
