Since I had a day to kill while in Lismore I decided to go and check out the regional art gallery…read more Actually, it doesn't take all that much more me to go and check out an art gallery, especially since I have developed an appreciation for art. Well, this place wasn't all that bad, and even had a room with some more traditional pieces (though no Monet's of course). They had a couple of interesting exhibitions here as well, including one on the Dakota Access Pipeline, which was really interesting.

Great selections of books. Glad to see an independent bookshop thriving. It's been here since 1975…read more- keep it going! Having a coffee now...

I had the most delightful coffee from the cart outside here while reading one of the many books…read morerecommended to me on a rainy day recently. I was really impressed by the knowledgeable staff, who are clearly passionate about books, as well as the wide selection available, although it does not include some of the best sellers you might expect (I came in looking for The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks, which they did not have). Nonetheless, I was recommended something else I'm thoroughly enjoying, and count this shop as easily one of my favorites in Byron.

Mixed-media artist Jane Davenport is based out of her Australian studio where she specializes in…read moredrawing / acrylic-painting paper doll faces and images which she sells in the medium of signature paints, clear/rubber stamps, metal cutting dies, and stencils. When Creativation trade show rolled into downtown Phoenix Convention Center in 2019, I met up with Jane when she took a brief time off and made a pit stop at a new Michaels store (7th St / Bell) in north Phoenix to showcase her art projects and sign autographs (my Michaels review about it: https://www.yelp.com/biz/michaels-phoenix-7?hrid=ZIAAxOnnQHJZ_aeExbHzXg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)). I purchased her items mainly online and at Michaels. Her latest paper doll Dress-Ups mylar stencils set is only available on her website, so I took a risk and purchased it since it ships from Australia. The transaction was easy-peasy and arrived within a couple of weeks. She honored my request by shipping inside a box, used extra packing, and enclosed a (signed) receipt ;) I love the stencils that you can use with her Tin of Friends rubber stamps set (comes stored inside a tin). I also appreciate that she stays an independent business and not merging with others, having guest designers, or outsourcing like many craft businesses do. This tells me she's devoted to the trade. Thank-you and please stay humble, Jane :)

I love these independent bookshops, they simply have a charm about them that I really love. In fact…read moreI came back again to have a closer look to see if there were any books that I would really have liked. Basically it is a new book shop, so the prices can be a little steep, however the owner was pretty cool, and they did have some decent books available as well. I even found a couple that I wanted. This place was pretty awesome, but then again it is a bookshop.

we went here for the day in a social day bus trip tour and it was very nice . so much to see all…read morethe crystal locations and you can buy crystals of rose quartz or amethyst and it was very nice bus trip with the group. I miss the donald simpsons bus trip group.

I have been to the crystal castle many a time. It is a lovely place and has so many fun activities…read moreand also serves food at the cutest little cafe in the centre of there land the food is overpriced but it tastes pretty good. They have many nature walks some with crystals beside you, don't forget about the labyrinth were they do meditation sessions sometimes there are also huge crystals which you can take pictures with such as the beautiful Dragon Egg. I personally love to go there when it's lightly raining they have big rainbow umbrellas that you can borrow at the front desk we're you sign in also at the front desk are pamphlets I definitely recommend picking one up they have a map and tell you about all there statues. There are four shops at the crystal the first being the cafe which I have already covered they also have two shops with just crystals they have a little crystal station were you can as many crystals as you like with each having a little card saying the name and spiritual properties of the crystal. Accompanied with a little book store that also sells tarrot card sets. Overall it is an amazing experience and my only complaint would be the prices at the shops.

3 reasons I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5…read more 1. The one time in my life that I'm going to Byron Bay, the store closes for 2-3 weeks for a remodel. 2. The temp store is really small and only contains the Oasis collection. 3. They're doing a pop up in Venice right as I'm leaving to Australia. All that aside, it's Spell and I was still in awe and totally obsessed. I can't ever remember being so obsessed with one brand. Maybe one day I'll make my way back to Byron and can visit the permanent store.

I'm not sure if the term souvenier shop really does this place justice. Sure, they sell souveniers,…read morebut half of the reason is because Nimbin tends to attract a certainly type of tourist, normally of the backpacker type. Mind you, this place is pretty cool, and they certainly have a great range of clothing available. In fact it is a style of clothing that can be rather difficult to find at any place that doesn't happen to by Nimbin. Anyway, this place is pretty cool.

I forgot a good pair of shoes for our trip to Byron and hit this spot trying to avoid the crazy…read moretourist prices downtown. The girl managing the store was really lovely and they had some great deals. A great find!