Byron Bay Australia

Not just another tourist destination. Some people actually live here!

There's enough tourism based websites in Byron Bay already. So we've got a new plan for byronbaynow.com.

The truth is, Byron is extremely diverse culturally. We figure the best way to show people exactly how diverse, is to grow byronbaynow.com to include more timely information about the issues facing the people of Byron Bay and the Shire. So in the coming weeks you'll see some changes around here. The next generation of the site will shift in focus to the issues that makes Byron Bay unique.

We'll be sure to keep the information our visitors already find useful - such as accommodation and other guides.

If you'd like to chat to some locals - feel free to pop over the forum at Bayweb and say G'day.

Byron Bay Community Issues & News

Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Byron Bay on Google Maps

For those of you who are tuned in to the Google Maps thing. Try typing in "byron bay, australia" - you'll need to click the "satellite" link as they don't have street mapping sorted out here yet. The image quality is certainly not as clear as some of Australia's more populated areas - try searching for "gold coast, australia" - you'll notice that in satellite view you can zoom in much closer than you can for Byron Bay.

For a richer "virtual travel" experience you should download and check out the free Google Earth software. My girlfriend and I retraced her trek through the Himalayas the other night - in 3D! I recommend a fast Internet connection for Google Earth as it downloads the satellite images on the fly.

While you're at it - why not explore the moon?

posted by Jason @ 12:11 PM