At the top of New South Wales, and 1 and a half hours drive from the Gold Coast, Byron Bay is the most Easterly point in Australia. It's famous for many things: the natural beauty of the geography and the sub-tropical climate, the beaches (some of the best surfing in Australia), the alternative lifestyle, dolphins and whales, the easter blues festival and of course, Paul Hogan! With it's cosmopolitan lifestyle, swimming, snorkling, bushwalking and famous lighthouse, Byron Bay is a must for any young traveller.