Bangalow Bails

Introducing Bangalow's newest craft-beer spot, Common People Brewing Co. The brewery is owned and operated by Northern Rivers locals, who are proud to showcase everything the region has on offer with a beautifully designed and super cosy brewery. The staff were warm and welcoming and gave us great recommendations based on our personal beer preferences. They offer a core range of crafty and seasonal beers plus limited edition Special Batch brews, using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible. The food menu is just as impressive, so go with an empty stomach!

Restaurant, deli and bakery, serving up the best of the hinterland’s organic fruit and produce. What they can’t source locally or forage for, they grow themselves in their kitchen garden, visible from your table.

Our friends Oli and Kelsey suggested a couple of off-the-beaten-track beaches just South of Byron for a secluded morning dip.

The weather was pristine so we took the board out for a surf at the iconic Wategos Beach. With white-sand beaches and water so clear you can see your toes, Wategos is a must if you're in the Byron Bay region. The waves are generally beginner friendly, so you don't need to be a pro surfer to enjoy them. If surfing isn't your thing, forget the board and go for a dip. You won't regret it.

The Cape Byron Walking Track was high on our Byron Bay bucket list. You can join the track from a number of points, but we decided to start from Wategos Beach after a surf.

The loop is just under four-kilometres long and, while uphill, is suitable for most fitness levels. We were so distracted by the beautiful scenery, which includes rainforest, ocean views and hinterland, that we hardly noticed the incline. The view from the Cape Byron Lighthouse is unrivalled. We even spotted turtles and dolphins swimming below!