Bohemian coastal village where golden beaches meet hinterland rainforests and alternative culture thrives.
You know that friend who did a yoga teacher training, started wearing linen, and somehow looks better than ever? That's Byron Bay. This coastal town on Australia's easternmost point has mastered the art of being chill without being boring—think epic surf breaks at sunrise, farmers markets where everyone's genuinely friendly, and beach sessions that blur into sunset drinks without anyone checking the time. The best things to do in Byron Bay NSW work perfectly for groups because the town's built around communal experiences. You're all learning to surf together at The Pass, splitting a seafood platter that costs less than individual mains, or piling into someone's rental car for a hinterland waterfall mission. Unlike cities where your friend group splinters into museum people versus shopping people, Byron keeps everyone on the same wavelength. The scale is perfect too—small enough to navigate without constant Uber debates, big enough that you're not all forced into the same activity every…