The best rainy day activities in Byron
Byron Bay is frequently blessed with blue skies, sunshine, blissful beach days and an abundance of outdoor activities. But this slice of Aussie paradise is also susceptible to the occasional storm and subtropical downpour, particularly over the wetter summer months, between January and March.
Travellers need not worry, as Byron Bay is more than just its breath-taking beaches. The laid back beach town has a range of activities to keep you busy when the Byron Bay rain hits, from calming yoga sessions and rejuvenating spa days to brewery tours and movie nights.
So grab your umbrella and discover the best activities that Byron Bay has to offer when the clouds roll in.
Byron Bay Brewery Tours
If the weather takes a turn for the worse, Stone & Wood brewery is the ideal place to escape the rain and sample some of the region's finest beers. Located in the Arts & Industry Estate, Stone & Wood features a tasting room, lively beer garden and canteen run by 100 Mile Club. Take your seat in the tasting room and sample Stone & Wood favourites, including their Pacific Ale, Green Coast Lager and Cloud Catcher Pale Ale or join a brewery tour for an in-depth beer experience in Byron Bay.
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Byron Bay Distillery Tastings
If beers aren't your bag, head 15 minutes out of town to Cape Byron Distillery, located in McLeods Shoot. This charming Byron Bay distillery can help distract from a drizzly day with its range of tours and tastings. Their Cape Byron Whiskey tour and tasting will take you on a spin around the distillery and barrel room before sipping on a flight of their famous tipples. The Brookie's gin tasting tour gives gin lovers unique insights into the art of distillation, followed by a drink and grazing platter overlooking the lush rainforest.
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Byron Bay Spa Day
Rainy days are the perfect excuse for a full day of pampering at a Byron Bay day spa . Eléme Day Spa at Crystalbrook Byron provides the most idyllic setting for a spa day retreat, surrounded by serene, subtropical rainforest. This Byron Bay spa, inspired by the healing properties of Byron Bay, features a menu of revitalising facial treatments, soul-soothing massages and spa day packages like The Ultimate Safari with a steam room session, foot soak, scalp treatment, massage, facial and nourishing lunch, all included.
Rainbow Temple
Rainbow Temple, located in the hills outside of Byron Bay, is the perfect place to bring a splash of colour to a grey, rainy day. The temple is a rainforest retreat that allows visitors to unwind, meditate, practice yoga and meet people from all walks of life, all while soaking up the temple’s healing energy. For lovers of architecture, this colourful five-storey pagoda that peaks above the rainforest trees is well worth the 30-minute drive from the centre of Byron Bay.
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Palace Cinema Byron Bay
Palace Cinema is the perfect place to relax and escape the rain during your stay in Byron Bay. Located on Jonson Street in the heart of town, the spacious cinema showcases a range of blockbusters, international and Australian art-house films. What’s more, Palace Cinema is fully licensed, meaning you can take your pick of local craft beers, wine or classic cocktails to enjoy with your popcorn and snacks.
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Pottery Lessons in Byron Bay
What better way to get rid of those rainy-day blues than by getting your hands dirty with a pottery class in Byron Bay? Located a stone’s throw away from Stone & Wood Brewery, Byron School of Clay offers 2-hour beginner taster sessions where you can learn how to throw bowls and cups using toasty stoneware clay, with an experienced teacher on hand to guide you through the process. The school will even trim, glaze and fire your two favourite bowls or cups to take home after the session.
Circus Arts Byron Bay
Unleash your inner circus performer at Circus Arts Byron Bay, a massive 1200 sqm indoor space with plenty of thrilling activities to entertain the whole family on a rainy day. Best known for its 10-metre-high flying trapeze, Circus Arts also features a kids' play space, a climbing wall and various circus classes, including acrobatics, trampolining, aerials, ninja/parkour and more.
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Yoga in Byron Bay
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, use a rainy day as an opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in the serenity of Byron Bay. While Crystalbrook Byron offers daily yoga from the 5-star resort, there is no shortage of yoga studios in town.
Work up a sweat with barre, pilates or hot yoga at Heat, located in the Arts and Industry Estate, or enjoy a vinyasa, hatha or restorative yin class with the experienced yogis at Creative Yoga.
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Get Your Nails Done
Short of things to do in Byron when it's raining? Kill time while giving your nails a makeover with a pampering mani-pedi. Located in the centre of town, Byron Beauty Bar offers manicures and pedicures with multiple shades from their range of vegan, non-toxic, vitamin-infused polishes. Splash out with a deluxe manicure which includes an aroma-infused hot towel, shape, cuticle work, gentle buff, exfoliating scrub, hydrating masque, indulgent hand and arm massage and colour application.
Surfing in the Rain
You're going to get wet regardless, so make the most of the stunning beaches and be accompanied by the professionals at Lets Go Surfing for a fun lesson you'll never forget. The warm climate and multiple breaks create ideal surf conditions.