Bangalow is a friendly rural and tourist town established about 20 km inland from Byron Bay that features an attractive setting in green rolling hills of agricultural land supporting beef cattle, tropical fruits, coffee, hobby farms, macadamia plantations, herb farms and a flourishing art and craft community and various studios. Visitors will enjoy strolling through the main street, having a meal and coffee at one of the cafes and restaurants, browsing through the numerous antique, art and craft stores. The famous Bangalow Market is held on the 4th Sunday of every month and includes an enthusiastic collection of food, crafts, artist`s creations, baked goods, jams and preserves, local tea and coffee, home wares, therapists, farmers, tourists and friends. Some of the localized enticements and
things to do and see in Bangalow include: # Visits to macadamia farms, tea plantations and Bangalow Coffee # The Bangalow markets, held on the fourth Sunday of each month # The Billy Cart Derby held in May. The major entertainment venues are the charming Bangalow Hotel and the Bangalow Bowling and Sports Club. All the pubs and nightclubs of Byron Bay, Ballina and Lismore are just a short drive away.