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CALM SWIMMING SPOTS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest beach to reach is Main Beach, right near town. It\u2019s famous for its sweeping views \u2013 of the Great Dividing Range to the north, and Byron Bay lighthouse to the south. While adults are soaking up the scenery, kids can swim between the flags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More sheltered spots are at Clarkes Beach, complete with tidal pools, and Wategos, which is nice and shady. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Half-an-hour\u2019s drive south in Ballina<\/a>, you\u2019ll find Shelly Beach, where there’s a wading pool, and the War Memorial Pool, where there are two magnificent waterslides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visiting Byron Bay with kids doesn\u2019t mean having to stick to your hotel. You can get out and about, exploring on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The classic trail for people of all ages is the Byron Bay Lighthouse walk, which ends at Australia\u2019s spectacular easternmost point. The full route is a 3.7-kilometre loop, but if you\u2019ve a stroller \u2013 or your kids aren\u2019t keen on walking far \u2013 drive to the carpark and walk the last section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Got bikes? Head just south of Byron to Suffolk Park, where, on the Tallow Creek pathway, the kids can ride through a tea tree lagoon and sand dunes \u2013 while spotting birds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A little further south is the Lennox Head Boardwalk. This follows the seaside, finishing at Lennox Point, and looking out over beautiful views all the way. Strollers are welcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond swims and walks, there are loads of other things to do with kids in Byron Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For animal lovers, there\u2019s the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can meet sugar gliders, owls and even snakes up close (though not too close). More animal friends can be made at Summerland Farm, which is a 40-minute drive south. Baby goats, rabbits and guinea pigs wait to be patted, plus there\u2019s an adventure playground and water park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To add some magic to your holiday, take a spin north to Brunswick Heads to follow the fairy trail. Pick up a clue sheet from the Visitors Centre, then let the kids search for fairy houses left in hidden places by an unknown fairy godmother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another mystical experience is the Crystal Castle, which is half-an-hour\u2019s drive west. Kids can stand between two of the tallest crystals on the planet, rest in a cave made of amethyst and wander through rainforest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCELLENT PLAYGROUNDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you need a break, pack a picnic and head to one of Byron Bay\u2019s many playgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To get away from the crowds, escape to Denning Park on Lawson Street. It\u2019s just behind Main Beach \u2013 but slightly to the south. You\u2019ll find a small slide, a climbing gym and swings surrounded by shady parkland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in town, Railway Park is in a handy spot near The Rails Pub. There\u2019s a bunch of things to keep children busy, including slides, indigenous artworks and a boardwalk through a cottonwood forest. On Saturday evenings, wander through the Twilight Markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that swimming, walking and adventuring is bound to give your kids a good appetite. Many restaurants and cafes in Byron welcome children and offer kid-friendly menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start the day with brekkie at the Balcony Bar & Oyster Co., where they can tuck into the \u2018Pirate Scramble\u2019 or pikelets with berry compote and maple syrup. It\u2019s a relaxed, easy-going spot in the middle of town, with plenty of space and a wraparound verandah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come lunch, make tracks to The Farm, an 80-acre working farm 15 minutes\u2019 drive inland. Kids can take a guided farm tour and watch animals being fed, before feasting at the onsite bakery or sitting down to lunch at Three Blue Ducks Restaurant. Alternatively, grab a hamper and go picnicking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a special dinner experience, reserve a table at Beach, at Clarkes, where every single table overlooks the water. The children\u2019s menu offers gemelli bolognese, and steak or fish with fries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Byron Bay is ten hours\u2019 drive north of Sydney and two hours’ drive south of Brisbane<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a quicker trip, take a flight to Ballina Airport<\/a> or the Gold Coast Airport<\/a>. SIXT\u2019s fleet of family-friendly vehicles are available at both. Get behind the wheel, and you\u2019ll be exploring Byron Bay with kids in no time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Australia\u2019s most famous coastal town might be a magnet for surfers and partygoers, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy a weekend in Byron Bay with kids. It\u2019s a matter of organising the right itinerary. For your family, that might mean swimming in sheltered swimming spots and strolling along pretty boardwalks \u2013 or visiting…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":108,"featured_media":5044,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[194,104,64],"class_list":{"0":"post-5032","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-ballina","9":"tag-byron-bay","10":"tag-gold-coast","11":"entry"},"yoast_head":"\nWalking in Byron Bay with kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other things to do in Byron Bay with kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to eat in Byron Bay with kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to get to Byron Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n