In choosing the proper Australian luxury vacation, it’s important to pick out a good location for your journey. Australia is full of exciting locales, and it can be hard to navigate just which one to pick. Today, consider taking a look at the east Australian city of Byron Bay, a multicultural melting pot that combines counterculture excitement with traditional delights in a seamless tapestry of exotic and luxurious bliss.

The first attraction people consider for any coastal area is, of course, the beach. Byron Bay is justifiably famous for its shores, and there’s always something to do: A guest can get a seaside massage or enjoy a yogic meditation session to unwind and relax, or they can take a tide-line horse ride and enjoy the feel of wind and surf for a lovely afternoon excursion.

Once they’ve taken in the sights of the beaches, guests still have a host of activities further inland. Byron Bay proper has numerous community markets with a host of delights such as locally-sourced fruits and produce. In addition, the city has a cadre of outstanding street entertainers to delight and charm visitors as they go about their souvenir hunting.

Of course, as with all of Australia, Byron Bay is home to some parks of truly outstanding natural beauty that should not go neglected. The Cape Byron Track is one of the easternmost roads in the country, and if guests rise early enough they can be one of the first in all of Australia to see the sun rise. Gondwanan Forest national park boasts an ancient volcano that guests can hike to the rim of, seeing the glory of this age-old wonder, while coastal reserves offer the chance to see the migrations of whales, turtles, sharks and other marine life from high above, the clear waters showcasing the beauty of the oceans for all to see.

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