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Belongil Beach

Pacific Hwy to Grays Lane | Tyagarah Nature Reserve, New South Wales, Australia
Ranked #7 of 16 attractions in Byron Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveler Description: .Belongil Beach at Byron Bay has a section that is a legal free beach. Nude sun baking and swimming is permitted all year. Each month the local... more »
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Byron Bay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

One of the few decent stretches of beaches where you and your dog can run, dig or just sit and enjoy the sun and surf. Go even if you don't have a dog - you can meet all the other dogs there! More

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Quieter and much more tranquil than the main beaches and hurly burly of tourist Byron Bay. You can walk here in 10/15 minutes from town along the beach or railway track (disused) that runs away from town. The beach has changed dramatically and sea erosion is a serious problem which means you can't walk to Belongil at high tide. What... More

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Sydney
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Beautiful beach pity they let dogs on it as some owners let them run riot and jump on children More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Quiet and just a short walk into town along the beach. Great places to stay. Pity that the Treehouse Restaurant is closed due to a fire but great that the Belongil Bistro is opening soon! More

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Newcastle, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

A little less busy than other beaches in Byron. Take the time to sit awhile & take in the coastal views. More

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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Liked the clean surf. Didn;t find it too hard to find somewhere to park. Couldn't find anything to dislike as we had beautiful weather as well! More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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This is my favourite beach in the Byron area but it is not patrolled and the water frequently has very bad rips. I was aware of this but hadn't really comprehended just how dangerous it was until a previous vist in approx 2004 when sadly a tourist, who was a young man out swimming drowned after being caught out, so... More

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byron bay, nsw australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

good dog walking beach. is a bit quiter than the rest of byron beaches as well. isnt patrolled but is right next to main beach which is. More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Friendly service, simple menu, food basic but well cooked. Loved the mix of customers, could relax here all day. Excellent coffee. More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Miles long pristine surfing beach. Everywhere you look is a brilliant photo op. Enjoyed running next to the surf every day. And a lovely 15 minute walk to town from the Bluewater on the Beach resort. More

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