Bangalow is a village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. It is near Lismore, Nimbin, and about an hour's drive inland from Byron Bay.

Understand

Bangalow features a single main street, where the buildings are all done in a consistent Federation style. You'll find the cafes and restaurants are more upscale than your typical small country town. Bangalow makes a great day trip from the Gold Coast or Byron Bay.

Eat

• Utopia Espresso Lounge, 13 Byron St, ☏ +61 266872088. Good place to find a good cuppa joe. 
• Ate Delicatessen, 33 Byron St, ☏ +61 2 6687 2555. Nice place for coffee. 

Sleep

• SummerHills Retreat Byron Bay, 100 Binna Burra Rd (take Bangalow exit off the Pacific H'way, turn right at Byron St roundabout and drive for 4 km. Turn right into Binna Burra Road, it is 1km on the right hand side.), ☏ +61 2 6687 2288, relax@summerhills.com. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 10AM. In the hinterland of Byron Bay, 4 minutes' drive from Bangalow. Can accommodate 5 couples at a time. All 4 suites have a spa bath, kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning, bathrobes, gas bbq and views. Self-contained spa suites start from $249pn for 2 people. Peak season prices may vary. (updated Oct 2019)

Go next

Routes through Bangalow

Brisbane ← Gold Coast ← Ocean Shores ← Jct E ←

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→ Ballina → Coffs Harbour