Lifestyle Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. There’s more to this northern NSW town than Hemsworths.

Here, a local reveals the best spots to chill, surf, eat (and more) in one of the world’s hottest health destinations. Where to move in Byron Bay Hiking: Broken Head Nature Reserve Trekking to Cape Byron Lighthouse has to be one of the most iconic walks in the country, which means it gets choked with tourists. Leave the crowds to it and set off along the Three Sisters Walking Track, a short drive south of Byron.

Watch for white-bellied sea eagles as you wander past wildflowers on this 1.6-kilometre (return) trail from Broken Head to Kings Beach, in the Arakwal People co-managed Broken Head Nature Reserve. Find out more Find the best breaks.

Image: iStock Surfing: Cosy Corner Beach The Byron shire is blessed with several point and beach breaks, the most famous of which is The Pass, a favourite of longboarders. As tempting as it is to ride such a well-known wave, you’ll have a better chance of scoring a great session somewhere less known. Our pick is Cosy Corner.

At the northern end of Tallow Beach, this dreamy spot is protected from northerly winds. If you need lessons, book one in with Let’s Go Surfing. Find out more De-stressing: Comma Bringing Europe’s spa culture to Byron Bay is Comma, where you’ll find a contemporary bath house, minus the nudity.

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