Named after Vice Admiral John Byron, popularly known as Foul-Weather Jack, Byron Bay definitely does not share its namesake's bad luck with weather. Byron Bay's warm weather, sunny beaches, and brilliant seas lend themselves well to outdoor activities both in the coastal and inland areas. At the coast, surfers of all ages enjoy the waves, scuba divers discover the underwater world, and sunbathers soak up the heat. More people can be seen horseback-riding, kayaking, kite boarding, sky diving, and swimming. If you come from June to December, you will be one of the lucky few to witness Byron Bay's sea visitors like whales, dolphins, stingrays, and turtles. These sea wonders can best be seen from the Cape Byron Lighthouse, which is the most powerful beacon in all of Australia.
Farther inland, activities range from nature-tripping, like mountain climbing and meeting the sun on its first touchdown in Australia, and bar-hopping in the many nightclubs in town. With activities such as these, who needs to worry about bad weather?
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