A Complete Guide To Street Art in Byron Bay

Are you a fan of street art and are looking for street art in Byron Bay? This post has been created as a self-guided tour to show you 28 of the most iconic street art in Byron Bay and Byron Bay art so that when you arrive in Byron Bay, the hassle of research is gone and you can follow my guide to make sure you do not miss a thing!

Obviously, street art is always changing, so I cannot guarantee all of these will stay there forever. However, it is likely that if they are not there, the spot will be replaced with a new version. Nevertheless, at the time of writing, these spots are all correct.

This post is all about street art in Byron Bay.

Click here to scroll to the bottom to view the Google Map and its pins

Getting to Byron Bay:

Byron Bay is located on the New South Wales coast of Australia, 164km from Brisbane and 759km from Sydney. The town is connected via bus or plane connections.

The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. It is around 35 minutes from the centre of Byron Bay and has direct flights from a couple of different airlines including Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia and flights come from Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra (as some examples).

Byron Bay is also connected by long distance buses including Greyhound. The bus will stop at the Byron Bay Interchange Bus terminal which is located in the centre of town, just behind Jonson Street and the tourist information centre.

Greyhound buses are cheap and convenient especially for budget travellers and backpackers, while planes will cost a lot more, but could be more convenient if travelling from further afield.

Things to do in Byron Bay:

Travellers come to Byron Bay for many reasons: the beaches, the laid-back vibe, markets, surfing, exploring the hinterland and that is just to name a few. However, in my opinion, no trip to Byron Bay would be complete without taking in some of the fine street art Byron Bay has to offer. It seems like every street you turn down, you will stumble upon new, interesting street art.

For all you Instagrammers out there, some of these spots, could be the perfect photo opportunity for your next post!

Keep on reading if you would like to know where to find this street art in Byron Bay.

Street Art in Byron Bay:

The Wild Globetrotter’s self-guided Byron Bay street art tour:

I have gathered 28 street art spots in Byron Bay and have created this little walking tour, so that you can be sure not to miss out on any photo opportunities. Be sure to bookmark this page, so that you can refer back to it on your walk. I have also pinned the locations of the street art in Byron Bay to a Google map so that it is easier for you to follow. This map is at the bottom of this page.

Start:

Start at the top of town outside the Byron Bay Police Station by the roundabout connecting Butler Street and Shirley Street.  

I have picked this location, as it is fairly easy to get to, and it allows you to go in a whole circle and see all the street art in Byron Bay without going backwards and forwards.

Stop 1: The Walkway:

Directions:

Make sure you are on the same side of the road as the Byron Bay Police Station and then walk down Butler Street until on the right-hand side you see a walkway next to a small river/ creek. There is also a footbridge which connects to the open grassy space on the other side. See Point 1 on the Google Map at the bottom of this post.

You should then be able to see lots of street art, all together along this walkway. Take a walk up and down this walkway and find the best ones to take photos of.

After you have finished with this walkway, make sure to come back to the entrance connecting to Butler Street to start heading to your second stop.

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Stop 2: Public Toilets:

Directions:

You should now be back at the entrance where the walkway connects with Butler Street and you should be next to the footbridge. Cross over this footbridge and then either cut across the grass diagonally or continue along the footpath until you get to Somerset Street and follow the road up until the very end where it bends around and becomes Wordsworth Street.

Right at the top of Somerset Street, you will see that there are some public toilets. If you go around the back of these toilets, you will see some street art on the walls. Look at point 2 pin on the Google Map at the bottom of this post.

Stop 3: Arts Factory Lodge:

Now for the longest walk out of the whole street art in Byron Bay tour, but believe me, it is worth the walk. We are going to make our way to the Arts Factory Lodge. Although on the map, it looks quite far away compared to everything else, it will only be around a 10 minute walk, and you will be rewarded with a huge selection of street art.

Directions:

From the public toilets on Somerset Street, turn right along Wordsworth Street and continue all the way until the road changes into Gordon Street. Turn right onto Gordon Street and continue up the road where the road will automatically change to Skinners Shoot Road. You will know straight away when you get to the Arts Factory Lodge as the whole outer wall is decorated with different street art. It is stunning! For more information on its location, check out the Google Map at the bottom of this post and look for Point 3 pinned on the map.

Top Tip:

Head also inside the car park area, as you will find even more street art on the cinema and hostel walls.

Stop 4: The Fence:

Directions:

Once you have finished looking at the street art at Arts Factory Lodge, head back the way you came, but at the bend (very close to Art Factory Lodge, be sure to check out the small, but beautiful street art on the side of someone’s fence. (This is actually one of my favourite pieces). It is opposite the spa car park. For more information, check the Google Maps at the bottom of this post and look for Point 4 pinned on the map.

Stop 5: Railway Friendly Bar:

Directions:

After checking out that piece of art, continue walking back the same way as you came, by walking back down Gordon Street, and again continue onto Wordsworth Street. However, instead of following Wordsworth Street, you need to take a right onto Burns Street and follow this street all the way back to Butler Street.

Once you arrive at Butler Street, turn left onto Butler Street, cross over the road and  you should see the Byron Bay Interchange Bus Terminal on your right hand side. Cut through to the terminal following the path by the public toilets. Cross the old railway tracks by the historical jetty engine and you should reach a car park which is behind the Byron Bay visitor centre. Here you will find a couple pieces of street art all closely together.

To the left of the historical jetty engine in the car park, on the side of the Railway Friendly Bar, you will see a piece of street art of a beach scene. See the Google Maps at the bottom of this post for more information – point 5.

Spot 6: Backs Of Buildings

Directions:

When you come out of the bus interchange terminal, if the last piece of street art is on your left hand side (in the car park), along the right hand side (the backs of some buildings), there are some different street art all along these walls (all the way until you reach Jonson street) You will need to walk down the gravel road by the side of all the street art. (See point 6 (two of them) on the Google Map at the bottom of this post for more information).

Here is another example, further down the same wall.

Spot 7: Eyes:

Directions:

 Once you have walked that entire gravel road and have reached Jonson Street. Turn left and straight away on the wall you should see another piece of street art in Byron Bay. Some eyes. This piece is quite wide, so you may have to cross over the road to be able to fit it in a photo.

(Point 7 on the Google Map at the bottom of this post).

Spot 8: Foxy Luu’s:

Directions:

If you have crossed over the road to take a picture, make sure you return to the entrance of the road where you came out of the bus terminal (the gravel road).

Instead of turning left (to see the eye’s street art), turn right and go around this building. You will see that there is a car park with some shops. Find Foxy Luu’s (check out point 8 on the Google Maps below) and outside of that, there is a small piece of street art.

Spot 9: Mermaids:

Directions :

Head back onto Jonson Street, cross the road and look for the Bombay to Byron Indian Restaurant. On the side of this restaurant, there is a huge piece of street art of some mermaids. Look at my Google map for more details.

Spot 10: Kookaburra:

The next two pieces of Street art in Byron Bay, are a little further away, not as far as the Art Lodge Factory but still not as close as most of the others. It is still only around a 5-minute walk. However, in my opinion, spot number 11 is a MUST!

Directions:

Staying on the same side as the Bombay to Byron Indian Restaurant, turn left and continue down Johnson Street past the Sustainable Bakery and Hunky Dory Fish and Chips until you get to Kingsley Street (which will be the road on the left).

Turn onto Kingsley Street and take the second road on the left which is called Middleton Street.

Spot 10 is directly on this corner on the left hand side. It is the building that Spinifex Recruiting are in. Although this street art is maybe not the most spectacular, I promise you, the next one is worth the detour!

Look at the Google Maps at the end of this post, for the exact map location.

Spot 11: Yoga:

Directions:

Walk up Middleton Street a few metres more on the left-hand side and you should come across State of Salt Yoga Studio. After the entrance, walk a little further and then look down towards where you have just walked. This piece of art work is spectacular!!!

Check out the Google Maps at the bottom of this post and look for point 11 on the map.

Spot 12: Australian Animals:

Directions:

Continue up Middleton Street and take the first left onto Carlyle Street.

Then take the first road on the right up Keesing Lane. Continue up this lane and you should come out on Marvell Street next to Bayleaf Café. Side note, if you are wanting lunch or a coffee, I recommend the Bayleaf Café, it was delicious when I went.

From the Bayleaf Café, you need to cross the road and take the road on the right, Fletcher Street.

Fletcher Street is another street which has a lot of street art all very close to each other.

Start by crossing over the road so that you are on the left-hand side, and not very far up the road, you should see the Tursa Employment and Training building. Outside of this building, you will find a couple Australian animal street arts. (Look at point 12 on the Google Map below).

Spot 13: A bird:

Directions:

Continue walking up Fletcher Street and the next building on the right hand side also has more street art on it. (See Google Map point 13 for more details).

Spot 14: Campervan And A Girl:

Directions:

Continue on the left hand side, walking up Fletcher Street and take the first turn on the left onto Williams Lane. On the left hand side, opposite Fel’s Café, you will see a big piece of  Byron Bay street art, the only problem could be that there could be cars stopping you from getting the whole picture. However, this is quite a nice one. Take a look at pin 14 on the Google Map below for further information.

Spot 15: Sparrow’s Coffee:

Directions:

Continue to follow Williams Lane the entire way around, and you should come out on Byron Street next to Sparrow Coffee. There is some street art on the side of Sparrow Coffee. For further details, look at the Google Map at the bottom of the page.

Another side note: Sparrow Coffee, also sells a decent coffee, so if you are thirsty or tired, you could take a stop here to regain some energy.

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Spot 16: Submarine:

Directions:

Standing outside of Sparrow Coffee, turn right and walk along Byron Street. Once you meet the crossroads with Fletcher Street, you need to cross diagonally at the crossroads to end up outside the Bank Of Queensland. Outside of the bank, there is a little garden area where you will find street art on the boxes inside the garden.

Look at the Google Maps for more details.

Spot 17: Colourful Pattern:

Directions:

From the Bank Of Queensland, turn right at the corner and continue back onto Fletcher Street.

Cross over the road, so that you are on the left-hand side and continue walking up the road. Halfway up the road, you should see a road on the left called Lateen Lane. Just here on the right hand side, you will see some coloured patterned street art which is worth taking a photo of. (See point 17 on the Google Map below).

Spot 18:Instagram Spot:

Directions:

Come back out of Lateen lane and continue up to the roundabout on Fletcher Street. On the corner (still on the left hand side), you will see a striped shop wall for Golden Breed Surf Shop. This is a great place for an Instagram photo. Check point 18 on the Google Map for further directions.

Note: There is a tree on the corner, and at certain times of the day, there will be a shadow covering part of the wall. If you want the perfect Byron Bay street art photo, you may need to visit here more than once (it took me 3 attempts – the best was in the morning).  

Spot 19: Beach Scene:

Directions:

Cross over Fletcher Street (on your right hand side) and walk on the right hand side of the road down Lawson Street. You should come across Aquarius Backpackers Hostel. Outside of the hostel, on the wall ,you will find this beautiful piece of street art in Byron Bay. ( Check point 19 on the map for further directions).

Spot 20: Divers Scene:

Directions:

Cross over the road and walk to your left (back towards Fletcher Street) and on the side of the Byron Bay Seafood Market, you should be able to see this beautiful street art in Byron Bay. (Look at point 20 on the map for further details).

Spot 21: Betty’s Burgers:

Directions:

Cross back over the road and make your way back to the Instagram spot – The Golden Breed Surf Shop. Once you are back there, turn left onto Lawson Street and walk on the left hand side until you get to Betty’s Burgers. Once there, along the side of the wall, you will see this cool 3D painting. Check the map for further information.

Spot 22: Patterned Lamppost:

The next spot is a very small one, but a little bit different as it is some Byron Bay street art on a lamppost.

Directions:

From the Betty’s Burger mural continue straight to the roundabout and go left, down Jonson Street. The lamppost will be on the left hand-side of the road but on your right hand-side opposite the Kinoko restaurant. See the Google Map below for point 22.

Spot 23: Lanteen Lane:

Directions:

Continue walking down Jonson Street and you will reach Lateen Lane (from the other side) on your left-hand side. This side of the lane also boasts colourful street art on both sides of the walls.  Look at the Google Map below for further details.

Spot 24: Surf Alley:

Directions:

Now you need to cross over to the other side of Jonson Street and continue walking down the street. On the right hand side, you should see a short alleyway with tonnes of street art. This is Surf Alley. (Check the map (point 24) for more information).

Surf Alley started in the early 2000’s when the Bay Chamber of Commerce commissioned artwork to the alley. It also honours the greatest surfers of Byron Bay who have helped create what Byron Bay is today.

This alley is another unmissable stop on this tour.

Spot 25,26,27: The Car Park

 Directions:

Walk through Surf Alley and you will get to a car park. Along many of these back walls, you will see different street art. Look at pins 25,26,27 for more details on the map. Again these spots could also be quite difficult to capture as some have cars parked in front of them.

Spot 28: Lawson Street North Car Park:

Directions:

Walk up and through Lawson Street South car park, past point 27 on the map and when you get to Lawson Street, cross the road and continue through Lawson Street North car park. On one of the backs of the buildings, there is a large mural. See point 28 on the Google Map below.

Finish:

Congratulations, you have completed the street art in Byron Bay walking tour. I hope you enjoyed it, took some great photos and discovered some new places in Byron. From here (Lawson Street North car park), why not continue up the car park and follow the road around and you will be at the beach, where you can relax. Otherwise, head back into town and enjoy something to eat or a little bit of shopping.

Here is the map with all the pins for the street art in Byron Bay:

I hope you will find this article useful for the next time you are visiting Byron Bay. Safe travels and enjoy Byron!

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This post was all about street art in Byron Bay.