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'Home Haven'
Food scene
Lighthouse Beach Cafe
65 Lighthouse ParadeOverlooking the beach. Italian Menu. Book Ahead.
Beautiful Restaurant for Breakfast and lunch right on the beach with a majestical ocean view to spot whales / dolphins.
20 locals recommend
Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina
1 Shelly Beach RoadBeautiful Restaurant for Breakfast and lunch right on the beach with a majestical ocean view to spot whales / dolphins.
Upstairs overlooking the Main St of Byron Bay. Great spot to people watch. Fabulous food & cocktails. Book ahead to secure a balcony / verandah table.
190 locals recommend
The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
3 Lawson StreetUpstairs overlooking the Main St of Byron Bay. Great spot to people watch. Fabulous food & cocktails. Book ahead to secure a balcony / verandah table.
A bustling restaurant / bar in Ballina. Lovely Italian menu. Stroll from the restaurant after lunch / dinner to walk along the river wall out to the ocean. Book ahead.
6 locals recommend
La Cucina di Vino
2 Martin StA bustling restaurant / bar in Ballina. Lovely Italian menu. Stroll from the restaurant after lunch / dinner to walk along the river wall out to the ocean. Book ahead.
Seafood right on the famous beach of Byron Bay. There's the Restaurant but also a takeaway side bar where you can grab your fish & chips then head over to the grass area on the beach. Very relaxing!
31 locals recommend
Fishheads
1 Jonson StSeafood right on the famous beach of Byron Bay. There's the Restaurant but also a takeaway side bar where you can grab your fish & chips then head over to the grass area on the beach. Very relaxing!
My personal favourite! Tucked away in the laneway off the bustling Byron strip is this cute & authentic Greek restaurant. You won't be disappointed but make sure you book ahead!
14 locals recommend
Cyprus Tree
4 Bay LnMy personal favourite! Tucked away in the laneway off the bustling Byron strip is this cute & authentic Greek restaurant. You won't be disappointed but make sure you book ahead!
Walk up the street from your accomodation here at 'Home Haven' for good pub style food. Indoor & outdoor dining. Very affordable. Lunch & Dinner.
6 locals recommend
Federal Hotel
77 Main StWalk up the street from your accomodation here at 'Home Haven' for good pub style food. Indoor & outdoor dining. Very affordable. Lunch & Dinner.
My personal 'Cheap & Cheerful’ favourite . Great Thai takeaway but there's also a few little indoor tables if you wish to eat in.
Thai by Night
187 River StMy personal 'Cheap & Cheerful’ favourite . Great Thai takeaway but there's also a few little indoor tables if you wish to eat in.
Across from the beach at Lennox Head. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Enjoy a wood fire pizza, margarita & people watch!
50 locals recommend
Quattro Classic Lennox Head
90-92 Ballina StAcross from the beach at Lennox Head. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Enjoy a wood fire pizza, margarita & people watch!
Yum! .Great Asian Food & cocktails. Happy Hour Friday afternoons. Right near the River so enjoy a walk after dinner. They do Take Away also.
6 locals recommend
Red Wok
35 Fawcett StYum! .Great Asian Food & cocktails. Happy Hour Friday afternoons. Right near the River so enjoy a walk after dinner. They do Take Away also.
Neighbourhoods
Alstonville
Village located on The Plateau. Lush & green.
Sightseeing
A farm with heart! Great for lunch. A dining room & takeaway cafe area. Kid's water play park & animal petting area. Gift shop fully stocked with local produce (including Byron Bay cookies & chocolates, local coffee, preserves, cheeses & their local eggs as you watch the hens run freely). A definite if you are looking to take home some beautiful local items.
27 locals recommend
Summerland Farm
253 Wardell RdA farm with heart! Great for lunch. A dining room & takeaway cafe area. Kid's water play park & animal petting area. Gift shop fully stocked with local produce (including Byron Bay cookies & chocolates, local coffee, preserves, cheeses & their local eggs as you watch the hens run freely). A definite if you are looking to take home some beautiful local items.
Shelly Beach
A string of beautiful beaches only 10 minutes away from 'Home Haven'.
Beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see only 20 minutes away from 'Home Haven'. You can definitely secure your own private spot away from everyone.
19 locals recommend
Seven Mile Beach
Beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see only 20 minutes away from 'Home Haven'. You can definitely secure your own private spot away from everyone.
The world famous beach of Byron Bay is less than 30 minutes away. A must!
79 locals recommend
Main Beach, Byron Bay
Main BeachThe world famous beach of Byron Bay is less than 30 minutes away. A must!
Tucked away & was my favourite as a teenager! Nowadays you may spot the rich & famous there. Well know for beach weddings.
158 locals recommend
Wategos Beach
Tucked away & was my favourite as a teenager! Nowadays you may spot the rich & famous there. Well know for beach weddings.
Inland of Byron Bay (20 minutes from Home Haven) is the gorgeous village. Lovely boutique stores & the well known monthly market on a Sunday! Check the markets date before heading out.
33 locals recommend
Bangalow Farmers Market
1 Byron StInland of Byron Bay (20 minutes from Home Haven) is the gorgeous village. Lovely boutique stores & the well known monthly market on a Sunday! Check the markets date before heading out.
Everyone has heard of Nimbin which was made famous in the 70's. Tucked away amongst a diary farm area in the hills. An hour drive from 'Home Haven' but so scenic along the way. Lots of interesting shops & cafe's that you can't find anywhere else. An unforgettable adventure to have on a day out.
15 locals recommend
Nimbin Hemp Embassy
51 Cullen StEveryone has heard of Nimbin which was made famous in the 70's. Tucked away amongst a diary farm area in the hills. An hour drive from 'Home Haven' but so scenic along the way. Lots of interesting shops & cafe's that you can't find anywhere else. An unforgettable adventure to have on a day out.
This cute little village won't disappoint! A beautiful drive (25 minutes from 'Home Haven') has a funky Japanese inspired and very popular café. A couple of eclectic shops & my favourite Emporium.
236 locals recommend
Federal Doma Cafe
6 Albert streetThis cute little village won't disappoint! A beautiful drive (25 minutes from 'Home Haven') has a funky Japanese inspired and very popular café. A couple of eclectic shops & my favourite Emporium.
A walking track which brings you to this beautiful Waterfall. If you like bushwalking, this is a must!
362 locals recommend
Minyon Falls lookout
Minyon Platform TrackA walking track which brings you to this beautiful Waterfall. If you like bushwalking, this is a must!
Dalwood Falls
A secluded freshwater swimming spot well known by locals which is only 8 minutes away.
Famous Mount Warning. Different levels of bushwalks to suit. Pack your essentials before heading out for this day trip.
299 locals recommend
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadFamous Mount Warning. Different levels of bushwalks to suit. Pack your essentials before heading out for this day trip.