This is probably the most popular sightseeing tour of Iceland.
Here’s why –
The infamous Strokkur Geysir
I am truly fascinated by this. This Geysir erupts every 5-8 minutes. The water is 80 to 100 degree celcius. Incredible!
You will also spot Little Geysir. Quite cute actually, but seems to be very active. This area has high geothermal activity. You might not be fascinated by the smell around here but it truly is amazing to see the wonders of nature.
As you leave the Geysir and arrive the waterfall area, you will have no idea what you are about to enter. It is SUPER gorgeous here. Definitely worth the trek!
The beautiful Gulfoss
Thingvellir National Park
Last stop! This is where the continents divide; North America and Europe. You can even swim between the two tectonic plates. My courage level isn’t there yet but perhaps one day…
Beauty, beauty and beauty all around you! (Yup, that sums up Iceland for you).
Byron Bay is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been to. I left a piece of my heart there. Living there for a few months sure changed me as a person. I’ll be giving you tips on things to do in Byron from a local perspective.
Byron is a super laid back beach town with a unique culture and atmosphere. There are no corporations or malls or big buildings. It is a paradise. In the main town there are a few things to do. Alternatively, you can also rent a car and visit the towns nearby. There are surrounding towns that are SUPER beautiful so driving there is definitely worth it.
1. Main Beach
The main beach is very accessible since it’s right by the main town. I would usually go there for the beautiful sunsets and the drum circle at sunset!
Main beach Byron Bay
2. The Pass
If you walk a bit further east from the main beach, you will end up at this beach called The Pass. My favourite!
The Pass
3. Wategos Beach
Wategos beach is a small beach with really nice views. A place where you can spot dolphins from!
Wategos beach
4. Tallows Beach
From the lighthouse, you will have breathtaking views of the Tallows beach. The coast looks amazing from here!
It’s like having a private beach to yourself! In midpoint of this beach, you will spot a tea tree lake. It’s amazing because it’s right across from the ocean and the colours of tea tree lakes are quite different and unique than any other water body that you have ever seen! It’s known to be good for your skin so swimming in a tea tree lake is highly recommended.
Tea tree lake in Tallow’s
5. Broken Heads
Broken Heads in 7 mile beach road. This place is INCREDIBLE! Referring back to my “Camping on the beach” blog, this place is a great place to just go and camp out at night. There are about 9 beaches along 7 mile road and every one of them is gorgeous.
Just hiking up Brays BeachBrays beachKing’s beach
6. Lennox Head
This is a small town near the airport. You will pass this on your way to or from the airport in Ballina. It has breathtaking views and it is just by a residential area so it has a different homely vibe!
Lennox Head
7. Minyon Falls
It’s a half hour drive from Byron Bay. When you walk around the park, you will see the stream and it’s such a serene and calm feeling that you can just sit there and meditate.
Minyon Falls
8. Brunswick Heads
A park here with the ocean on one side and lake on the other. The wave currents there are quite strong. I haven’t seen many people going there for swims. However, it’s a nice place to go and have a picnic. The small beach there on the other side almost has no wave.
Brunswick Heads
9. Light House
Going on a coastal hike from The main beach to the lighthouse is incredibly nice! You can start at the main beach and go through “The Pass”, Wategos beach and take the stairs all the way up to the light house. You might even spot some dolphins on the way if you’re there around May-August! Breathtaking sunrises can be seen from the light house – the most easterly point of Australia!
