Brunswick Heads officially has the friendliest beach in NSW.Brunswick’s Heads South Beach won the friendly beach challenge Friendly Beach Award in the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Clean Beach Challenge, now in its eighth year. |
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Brunswick Heads is a small seaside village situated at the mouth of the Brunswick River on the north coast of New South Wales. Originally inhabited by people of the Bundjalung nation, the Brunswick River was charted by Captain Rous in 1828. The cedar cutters’ activities 20 years later led to the establishing of Brunswick Heads, the first town in what is now Byron Shire. By the 1880s Brunswick Heads was a busy port & a robust little commercial centre. Brunswick’s popularity as a family seaside holiday destination has been assured since the 1920s. Despite the surrounding coastal development, Brunswick Heads has retained its traditional, unspoiled seaside village atmosphere. Surrounded by beach, river, marine park and nature reserve, Brunswick Heads is a paradise for swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, canoeing, walking, cycling and a host of other activities. Timber bridges link the riverside to the safe and peaceful Torakina Beach nestled within the breakwater (ideal for kids) and to the white sandy surf beach (patrolled in summer) that stretches 10kms along the coastline to the south all the way to Byron Bay. The best surf spot is off the north breakwall. The north bank of the river hosts a protected rainforest & the southern bank provides a harbour and small marina for fishing boats and small craft. Mt Warning and Mt Chincogan provide a spectacular hinterland backdrop to the river that meanders up to the small town of Mullumbimby. Brunswick Heads enjoys a pleasant sub-tropical climate with refreshing summer breezes & warm dry winter weather. Located 15 minutes north of Byron Bay and 30 minutes south of Queensland’s Gold Coast. This laid-back seaside village (resident population of around 2000) has loads to offer families, couples and other discerning visitors. Enjoy the quality mix of cafes and restaurants, an eclectic array of specialty and secondhand shops, a Visitors Centre and a variety of activities and recreational pursuits. Brunswick Heads is the perfect place to kick back and unwind yet it’s an easy 15 minute drive to the buzz of Byron Bay’s town centre, beaches and vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Bruns is also ideally situated to provide easy access to the beautiful Byron Shire hinterland and villages just waiting to be explored.
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Favourite Things to Do in Bruns:· Drop a line into the Brunswick River, a popular fishing spot · Hire a Tinny/boat, water bike or kayak · Paddle a canoe up the river to Mullumbimby · Spend a leisurely afternoon under the Poinciana trees at the popular and family-friendly Hotel Brunswick (the ‘Bruns’ pub) while listening to great local bands and enjoying al fresco dining and a cocktail. · Browse the eclectic mix of specialty and secondhand shops in the village · Visit the colourful local markets throughout Byron Shire (Bruns markets are held on the first Saturday of the month in Memorial Park beside the river) · Hire a bike from the Visitor’s Centre and explore Bruns and surrounds · Stroll for miles along the uncrowded, peaceful ocean beach · Sample fresh local seafood from the Fisherman’s Co-op at the boatharbour · Enjoy a picnic by the riverside or in Torakina Park · Have a round of golf at the nearby Ocean Shores Golf Club · Explore the Byron Shire hinterland and villages by car or bike · Enjoy one of Brunswick’s many community festivals & events · Take a hot air balloon flight at sunrise, a glider flight or a tandem skydive from the nearby Tyagarah airfield to get a bird’s-eye view of the breathtaking ‘Rainbow Region’ · Savour all the simple pleasures that Brunswick Heads has to offer while still enjoying close proximity to the buzz of nearby Byron Bay’s beaches, arts & entertainment scene · Simply relax and unwind by the pool at Brunswick Pavilions or enjoy a leisurely meal and cocktail on your private entertaining deck. |
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