Byron Bay is a two-hour drive from Brisbane in the Gold Coast of Australia.  The scenery changed from major city to tropical island paradise.  We stayed in a house through air b&b (see accommodations page) and lived like locals for six nights. The main area of Byron Bay is a beachfront town with lots of shopping and restaurants.  Young travelers flock here for the beaches and surfing.  In the center of town are many backpacking hostels and a few clubs gearedRead more