About Us
The Byron Visitor Centre Inc. is an incorporated association, run by a voluntary management committee, one paid staff member – Manager, Deborah McBride and a team of volunteers in the Centre. It occupies the old Stationmaster’s Cottage in the centre of Byron Bay and receives no institutional funding. The Byron Visitor Centre celebrates its 23rd birthday in December 2024, a significant achievement for a self-funded organisation.
The centre supplies visitors with maps of Byron Bay and the surrounding villages and regions including National Parks, waterfalls and coastal walks. We offer luggage storage during opening hours for $20 per person with longer term luggage storage also available upon enquiry. For a tailored perspective on what you can do during your visit and a general what’s on and where to eat around town please call in to our beautiful little cottage in the heart of town at 80 Jonson Street.
The Byron Visitor Centre is a Level 1 accredited Visitor Information Centre with Destination New South Wales and is the only Level One centre in Byron Shire. The Byron Visitor Centre is proud to be associated with the Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre, an accredited Level Two Visitor Information Centre. No other entities, physical or internet-based, purporting to offer visitor or tourist information in Byron Shire, are accredited. Look for the accreditation symbol, the yellow italic on a blue background, when you need professional, impartial and accurate information.
The Byron Visitor Centre is supported by a membership base of businesses and individuals in Byron and surrounding areas. Members listed on this website have indicated that they are properly accredited, insured and/or registered to run their businesses.
If you would like to inquire about membership at the BVC, please email [email protected] or telephone the Byron Visitor Centre on 6680 8558.
For email information about our region, accommodation, tours, BVC memberships or general enquiries, please email [email protected]
Related Activities
Vision Walks | Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour
Join us on this fully guided tour that allows you to explore the towns and villages in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Out of the Blue Adventures | Whale Watching
Enjoy Byron Bay’s natural beauty & wildlife from its pristine waters. Encounter whales, dolphins & birdlife. Explore the breathtaking coastline between Ballina & Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Motorcycle Hire & Tours
A motorcycle tour throughout the stunning Byron Bay region is something you simply must experience! Geoff, the motorcycle tour expert, brings his extensive knowledge of the area to these personalised tours. Smell the fresh air and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Byron - something to remember forever.
The Bangalow Market
The Bangalow market has a fabulous variety of everything you could ever want to find at a market from food to clothes, to home wares to jewellery to psychics to candles to plants and garden decorations plus more and is situated on beautiful grounds which are dominated by eleven huge camphor laurel trees providing welcome shade and a magic forest atmosphere. On the 4th Sunday of each month from 8am - 230pm this is the market to not miss. Next market is Sunday 22 December 2024.
Vision Walks | Hippy Trail Hinterland Tour
This is a fabulous 'hippy' journey through the magnificent Northern Rivers hinterland where you will check out markets, explore the hippy town of Nimbin and visit waterfalls.
Out of The Blue Adventures | Byron Bay Eco Cruise
Every sunset on the river is special. Feel the breeze cooling you on a summer afternoon as you watch the birds return to roost for the night. The river scenery is beautiful at this time of day with spectacular rainforest and mountain views.
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
The Gallery’s seven exhibition spaces present a dynamic program of historical to contemporary touring exhibitions, alongside exhibitions showcasing the work of regional and national artists presented exclusively at the Tweed Regional Gallery.
Lone Goat Gallery
Lone Goat Gallery is a contemporary art space, presenting emerging and established artists from the Northern Rivers region and beyond. Located in the Byron Bay Library building in downtown Byron Bay, just a short walk from Main Beach - a quiet cultural haven among the hubbub of town.
Out of the Blue Adventures | Scenic Richmond River Cruise
Looking for things to do in Ballina? Take a Ballina River Cruise and discover the tranquil waters of the Richmond River around Ballina Island, explore the mangrove forests, the richly diverse flora and fauna and the creeks that branch off.
Arcadia House
Arcadia House – beautiful guesthouse accommodation in Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Hotel and Apartments
Byron Bay Hotel and Apartments is just 150 meters from Main Beach and located right in the heart of Byron Bay township on Fletcher Street. All rooms have WiFi, air-conditioning and are elegantly decorated for your convenience. Free undercover car parking is included.
Beach Suites
Beach Suites is the ultimate in luxury Byron Bay accommodation. Offering a range of stylish boutique studios and large airy apartments, they combine discreet personal service, beachfront access and a central location, creating Byron Bay’s most refined accommodation. Best of all Beach Suites thinks your Byron Bay luxury accommodation should include space for your best fur friend with lush dog beds and luxe food bowls supplied to help make your dog feel right at home.