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Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Australia’s Gold Coast draws nearly two million visitors per year, ranging from European backpackers to career bohemians to dressed-down Sydney and Melbourne high rollers. In-the-know travelers flock to Byron Bay for its chalk-white sands, deliciously temperate weather and occasional visits from dolphins and migrating whales.

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