about Byron Bay

Just read a paper "BYRON SHIRE NEWS" dated on July 13...

In 1971 Byron Bay was a meatworks town with a close-knit population of around 2500 where just about everyone knew each other, or if they didn't, probabaly knew of them.
There were 2 events to make it so tourism:
1) 1983 FJ Walker meatworks at Belongil Beach, the town's biggest employer closed its doors for the last time throwing 350 people out of work
2) 1991 The Beach Hotel opened. The opening of the hotel got the sort of nationwide publicity money couldn't buy. At about the same time, the infant backpacker industry started maturing and has now reached the stage where backpackers are the most visible and domnant visitor group.

what backpackers do here?
1) watching whales tour
2) surfing
3) hanging in souvenir shops, cafe or restaurant
5) going to the beaches
6) walking to the lighthouse


i think here is really very "tourism", i found there are more cafe, shops, restaurant, hostel and hotel than in New Castle (where is the second large city in New South Wales)...the hostel i m living in are quite full means there is one 1 bed valancy in my room. it is never happen when i was in Melbourne, Sydney & New Castle...

for me, the life here is too simple as i dun want to spend much money on tour and dining outside...i can only do some free activities. I rode brike yesterday which is free providing by hostel, but it is quite dangerous to riding with cars on the road (sometimes). i went to the beaches, took photos (but not much significant scene)...relax!!!!!!!!!!!

sometimes, i want to work and gain $