phan & bhan: Week Away to Byron Bay

On a recent girls week away to Byron Bay, we collectively created a list of our favourite things to do in this magical place.

Top 5 Must Things To Do On A Beach Holiday:

1. Hit the beach..
An obvious one. However, settling into a routine of an early morning swim - post walk, was the best way to begin our days at Byron. Making a return to the beach at around 10.30 after our communal breakfast and leaving us enough leisure time before heading home for lunch and before we begin to burn.. The beaches at Byron are undoubtedly sublime so exploring at least a few out of the ten beaches along Byron is a must. Main Beach was closest to our house and had a good vibe with many people enjoying themselves, however Wategos Beach to the East of the town centre was our favourite.

Wategos Beach

Steph taking a stride to Main Beach

2. Go for morning walks..
We found this to be the best way to explore your surroundings, such as cute cafes, shops and the quickest route to the beach. This is also the best time to absorb the local beach culture as most other tourists are still in bed.. We were also able to chat about the night before or what we wanted to do that day with a fresh frame of mind - a perfect opportunity to catch up! :) On one of our morning walks we stumbled across the Byron Bay Farmers Market, conveniently located at the end of our street. We enjoyed the fresh Vitamin C packed juice that soothed our developing sore throat.. (too many late nights) We also had the BEST bruschetta ever! Think locally grown tomatoes, fresh sourdough and delic feta - to die for! (Farmers Market: Thursday mornings 7-11am)

Main Beach at 7am

Our wake up call

3. Spoil yourself with a daily gelato..

Doesn't need much justification.. ;) Everyday after our afternoon swim we indulged in Bella Rosa gelato. Delightful is an understatement! We recommend the Blood Orange and Choc Hazelnut combo.

4. Indulge all senses simultaneously..

Picture this: beautiful day, cloudless sky, sounds of waves lapping at the white shore and a panoramic view of Main Beach, holding a sausage blanketed in Tomato sauce in a cozy bed of soft white bread.. Thats what we call an all senses experience!

View of Main Beach from our picnic table

Enjoying a G&T

5. Find requiescence..
Alert! This requires you to distance yourself from your normal life. A good book is a must that will capture your imagination and aid the relaxing process, and can travel from the bed to the beach and beyond!! (P.s naps must follow) We enjoyed a massage and a pedicure but even a lazy afternoon drink on a day bed can do the trick.

What We Wore:
Apart from the nights we went out, we remained quite casual to fit into the relaxed feel of Byron Bay, similar to any beachy holiday.

Our day outfits consisted of a light beach coverups over the top of our cozis. Being of Scottish/Irish heritage, our skin can't handle too much sun before we become freckly lobsters so we opted for dresses and tops that cover our chests and shoulders, along with hats and sunnies! Don't forget the Havi's!