BYRON BAY
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14 GUESTS • 5 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHs
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Idyllic and protected, Clarke’s Beach is a top spot all year round for swimming, snorkelling and bodysurfing, and it’s right across the road from Barbara.
This classic Australian beach house has been transformed to a luxurious holiday house with a design inspired by the Mediterranean homes of Majorca, Corsica and the Greek Islands. All that’s good about the feel of the original architecture has been complemented with a refined palette of all-white interiors, rendered brick walls, natural stone and timbers.
Spread over two levels, this totally relaxing home can accommodate fourteen guests, with five bedrooms (including a truly exceptional master suite) and three bathrooms. Other features include two separate living areas, a large kitchen that’s open to the views, and the first-floor balcony that’s big enough for everyone to gather for outdoor dining.
If you can turn away from the sublime views there’s a secluded resort-style pool to enjoy, surrounded by daybeds, decks and greenery to the sheltered rear of the property. From Clarke’s Beach it’s just a few minutes stroll to central Byron and drawcards like the unique Julian Rocks marine reserve and the famous annual whale pilgrimage.
You can bet you’ll go home from Barbara with amazing memories and many compelling reasons to return.
Air conditioning
Wireless Internet
Dishwasher
Washing machine and dryer
Towels and linen
Shampoo and toiletries
Beach towels
Parking available on premises
Pool
Lawson Street, Byron Bay
Drive, fly or catch a coach. Travelling by car, head straight for the Golden Grid. If arriving by plane, airport transfers are available from the Gold Coast or Ballina. You can book online through GoByron airport shuttles, or for other options browse Byron Bay Airport Transfers. Coming in by coach? The bus depot is located in the centre of town.
There are buses, taxis and Uber services available. But hey, most people prefer to walk when they stay in Byron Bay.
Our guide to Byron Bay
Paddling a kayak around the local marine park provides a pleasantly different perspective of Byron, and also gives you the opportunity to get up close to dolphins and sea turtles. Lessons are available if you need them.
The easy 4km walk to this iconic landmark takes you to the most easterly point on the Australian mainland and provides spectacular views, with opportunities to see pods of dolphins and, when in season, humpback whales.
You can’t visit Byron without hitting the surf, and if you need a few tips first then it’s easy to organise lessons that suit your level of capability. All sorts of surfboards and wetsuits are available for hire in the town centre.
Join one of Byron’s top Yogis for individual or group yoga sessions in a beachside setting. A wonderful way to keep up your fitness levels, recharge the batteries, or just enjoy a moment of peace and quiet calm.
Proudly local and independent, the team at Stone & Wood make you feel right at home when you drop in for a tasting of their range of handcrafted beers. You can also take a tour of the brewery, any day except Tuesdays.
Located right on Main Beach, this is Byron’s most famous pub. Open every day from 8.00 am and known for its relaxed atmosphere, the Beachy serves early-bird breakfasts through to classic pub lunches and dinners.
With its distinctly Mediterranean feel and flavours, this popular cantina and bar is open for lunch and dinner, with meals inspired by the ‘souks’ of Morocco and traditional family feasts from Greece and Turkey.
A favourite for brekkies, lunches and takeaways, this laid-back corner store with its diverse décor and surf memorabilia is renowned for its creative burgers, house-made pastries and really good coffees from single-origin roasters.
Overlooking Main Beach, here’s the place to enjoy contemporary Italian fare that showcases the finest local produce, elegantly presented in a relaxed setting with good wines, classic cocktails – and an ocean view.
Located in the historic village of Newrybar, this concept store represents a collective of local artisans and curators of fine goods, whose wares include fashion, rugs, artefacts, flowers, stationery, toys and art, with occasional workshops too.
With their eclectic mix of wares from around the globe, such as Moroccan rugs, homewares, jewellery, accessories and antiques, you’ll be sure to leave with that one-of-a-kind item you’ll always treasure.
Held on the first Sunday of every month from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm, the market is a colourful array of stalls with handcrafted wares, locally-grown produce, arts and crafts, live music, rides and lots more.
After a few hours in the surf or on the bike, you’ll welcome a soothing moment at this modern-day massage bar, made even better by the tranquil setting and beautiful minimalist design defined by natural light and organic materials.
Perched in the subtropical rainforest of the Byron hinterland, this award-winning distillery makes traditional gins from regional botanicals. Guided tours reveal the art of distillation and include an in-depth tasting of their premium gins.
Rich cultures of the world have inspired a collection of fashion, homewares and accessories from a range of designers. There’s a great variety of goods, and they all have the Hope & May signature lifestyle look.
Located in the Tamar Gallery, Tigmi offers beautiful and rare rugs and artefacts from Morocco and around the globe, along with a mix of contemporary art, furniture, fine jewellery, glassware and accessories.
Made for sharing, St Elmo serves up modern Spanish tapas dishes inspired by fresh and flavoursome ingredients, along with a list of global wines and inventive cocktails. This is fine dining in a relaxed and intimate environment.
This always-busy café with a cosy ambience serves seemingly simple breakfasts and lunches but you’ll find they’re made with extraordinary care. Enjoy with excellent coffee, and pop into their bakery next door for takeaway treats.