"WildByron is the culmination of four years work and I want to thank all those who participated. This area is renowned for it's rich cultural, music and artistic output alongside the extraordinary beauty of the coast and hinterland. The book has been an absolute joy to work on and it's my hope that the publication goes someway to capturing and reflecting some of the magical aspects of Australia's rainbow region."

What makes this Byron place so special? There are hundreds of other beautiful Australian coastal towns but there is a unique vibe to Byron Bay. It’s not just the geography, the climate or even the people who it must be said, do have a history of independent thought.

It’s not only the surf, the music and the magical inland towns like Nimbin or the beautiful old volcanic mountains, rain-forest and streams.   Just what is it that brings young people from around the world to this place.

WildByron is the story of the people, culture and landscape of Byron Bay and the magic rainbow hinterland. It is a unique, magic environment and WildByron reflects the region beautifully. If you’re coming to Byron Bay  and need accommodation make contact with David or Gabriel and stay with us at www.southoftheborder.com.au

The celebration of 30th Anniversary of Terania Creek Logging protest. People gather at The Channon to celebrate the beginning of the protest movement that ultimately halted the logging of Old Growth forests in Northern NSW and resulted in deeper awareness around the planet. People display emotion after dancing to drums at The Channon Markets west of Byron Bay Australia.

I didn't use this picture in the book and it wasn't until later that Danielle Gigante Resonate Massage pointed out how much like a Whales Tail Cape Byron is in this photograph.....Ironic really that it was this peninsula that was used to spot whales for the purpose of murdering them for many years.

Lennox Heads the town with a great Lake and a great break…..my son Linc on his “fish” at one of the world’s great surf breaks.

Not only a sweet little surf town with a unique pub and friendly people Lennox is close by serene Lake Ainsworth and a scene that resonates straight out of our antipodean memories….40 degree summer day a clear, cool lake to swing into, shelter from a savage sun and a gently cooling breeze to ease us through an Arcadian afternoon.

Tallows beach, a long wide strip of sand that runs south from Cape Byron to Broken Head. A place of refuge for wildlife and man.

The faces of people in Byron Bay are mostly demonstrably content and happy. It shouldn't be a surprise they all live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

Vince Beck was born into a military family in the US. He became a Marine and retired after 3 years to live the life of a roving troubadour and jeweler. “In my life I have always believed in good luck much more than I should have but it has served me well. That and the generosity of strangers."

Girls just want to have fun......Gypsy (centre) with a couple of friends in Byron.