The Coast of Utopia
Yoga devotees. Fashion editors. Surfers. CEOs. They all rub elbows at Byron Bay, Australia's chicest beach retreat.
By Emma Sloley
Days at Byron Bay revolve around the beach.Anson Smart
Surfers, like former pro Ben Bennink and his wife, Yoko, head to the Pass, where the waves are the most challenging.Anson Smart
Leslie Ford at her grocery and housewares store, Red Ginger, which also serves tea and ice cream.Anson Smart
Guests at the Byron at Byron Resort can take poolside yoga classes.Anson Smart
Biking to the guest suites.Anson Smart
Jillian Middleton, who runs a villa rental service, in the living room of one of her properties.Anson Smart
Another view of Jillian Middleton's light-filled room.Anson Smart
An ocean-view penthouse at Rae's on Watego's has an antique Balinese four-poster bed and painted Javanese tiles.Anson Smart
Byron Bay's subtropical hinterland draws wellness and nature devotees.Anson Smart
The rocky outcrops at the Pass attract thrill-seekers.Anson Smart
At Fins, a popular beachside restaurant, the focus is on fresh seafood dishes, like soft-shell mud crab.Anson Smart
Fins' chef, Steven Snow.Anson Smart
An organic restaurant at Gala.Anson Smart
Dish restaurant in Byron Bay.Anson Smart
The lobby at the Byron Resort.Anson Smart
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