I'm not even sure how to describe Byron Bay! It has tied Cairns as my favourite city thus far. Such a relaxing and laid back attitude but also many things to do! Despite a few days of rough weather, I was able to relax on the beach (& tan), go scuba diving at Julian Rocks, take a surf lesson, meet some awesome people and then tan again. As my first (and only) beach stop on the trip, I took full advantage of the sunshine and have become darker than the sand! Quite an accomplishment if I do say so myself. Diving at Julian Rocks gave me a chance to see thousands of fish, sea turtles, tons of sharks, a sting ray and even a manta ray! I've uploaded a few of the many pictures and videos I took. Unfortunately, there are no pictures from surfing so you'll just have to trust me when I say I rode many waves for about a hundred meters, maybe even further! I wish I had more time to take another lesson but that's all the more reason to come back again. On the last night, a group of us ventured up to the lighthouse. It was quite the hike and would have been a gorgeous sunset... if only the clouds didn't decide to come out! Regardless, it was a nice walk. I can't wait to go back to Byron again!
Relaxing at the beach shortly after I arrived
A little visitor we had on the balcony one morning
The shark was so close it touched my dive buddy! He was shocked to turn around and see a shark instead of me poking him.
Sea turtle!
Sting ray that I almost accidentally kicked while taking pictures of sharks
How many sharks can you count?
The manta ray went right over top of us! Apparently they love how the bubbles from our breathing feels.
(I apologize in advance for the unsteady hand with the camera... still learning how to use it)
Finally, after an hour walk uphill (expected it to only be an easy half hour) we arrive at the lighthouse
The sunset we came to see...
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