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What’s On? Fields of Healing 24-25 November

On 24-25 November, Byron Bay will be home to the first ever Fields of Healing festival, which will gather together indigenous leaders from all over the globe to celebrate “cultural diversity and unity through music, art, workshops, performance, ecological healing and much more.” The two-day, family-friendly gathering, presented by...

Why Camping Doesn’t Automatically Equal Roughing It

For some people, the only images brought to mind when the word “camping” is spoken, are people living off the land with only what’s in their backpack to survive. That isn’t really how camping needs to—or should—be. There are lots of ways to enjoy camping and still feel like...

What’s On? Mullum Music Festival 15-18 November

Located just 15 minutes north of Byron Bay, Mullumbimby calls itself the ‘Biggest Little Town in Australia’. But this ‘little’ town produces one of the best music festivals in Australia annually – the Mullum Music Festival. In its 11th year, the Mullum Music Festival’s 2018 line up features performances...

5 Photography Tips + Top 10 Instagram Spots in Byron Bay

Pretty much everybody takes photos on their holidays. It’s just what you do to remember the fun you had, capture a time and place, document your adventures and, let’s be honest, possibly to post on social media to make all friends jealous. However, even with the invention of the...

5 Excellent Family Tents for Camping Holidays

Thinking about taking the whole family on a camping holiday soon? Ready for a better situation than two small tents? Or perhaps your family has grown and needs a bigger space to fit everyone? Whatever the reason is, if you’re in the market for a family tent, then check...

What’s On? Byron Bay International Film Festival 2018 (12-21 October)

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is in its 12th year and will screen an amazing amount of films over 10 days from 12 -21 October; the favourite annual  festival’s theme this year is “dream with your eyes open”. If you love films, then you need to book a holiday...

7 Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Ahead & Take With You on a Camping Trip

When you’re on holiday with your family or friends, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend time putting together a big dinner. So you’re either stuck with making sandwiches, other throw-it-together meals, or you end up going out to eat. But if you’re trying to balance the...

10 Easy Hiking Snack Recipes

If you love hiking then there are some excellent trails in Byron Bay, so be sure to pack your hiking boots when you come for a holiday! Since some of these hikes might require a couple of hours or even a half day to finish, you might also want...

Feeling Nostalgic? Retro Camping Gear to Take You Back to the Good Old Days!

If you grew up in the 1970s or 1980s (or perhaps are even a ’90s kid), you probably remember how camping didn’t involve internet connection, buying gadgets to power your phone and spending a mint on the best sleeping bag. Vinyl, leather, flannel and stainless steel – all served...

Foodie Guide: A Week of Cheap Eats in Byron Bay

Going on holiday in Byron Bay doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg—finding reasonably priced accommodation (ahem, like Broken Head Holiday Park) is the first step. But we all know it’s fun to eat out, try local food and not cook while on holiday. Of course, that...