Byron Bay tours & holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.

Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

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The best time to visit Byron Bay is from November to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, allowing you to make the most of the region's stunning beaches. However, summer is the most popular season to travel, so be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices.

If you want to avoid the crowds, try visiting during the shoulder months of September, October, March and April, when the weather is still reasonably warm but there are fewer people around.

The best time to visit Byron Bay for whale watching is in spring, from May to November.

Byron Bay has a humid subtropical climate with long, warm and occasionally wet summers and short, mild winters. Its proximity to the tropics means it can be humid.

January is the hottest month with average temperatures of 22ºC to 29ºC, while July is the coolest at 12ºC to 20ºC.

Ocean temperatures will drop in the late autumn and winter months (around April to August), but it’s nothing a wetsuit won’t fix for those keen to get out into the surf.

The best items for any trip to Byron Bay include a hat, swimming suit, flip flops, sunscreen and clothing suitable for walks.

Pack suitable shoes if you plan on doing any hiking and be sure to bring a reusable drink bottle to stay hydrated.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Travelling from Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

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From the UK?

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From New Zealand?

Go to: Safe Travel

From the US?

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.