Best Markets In And Around Byron Bay

Get to know the creative heart of Byron Bay and her surrounds at its many markets.

The Northern Rivers might be known for its beaches, rivers and waterfalls, but the region is also home to an incredible range of colourful and vibrant farmers markets and other community markets that highlight the very best of local farmers, producers and growers.

These markets also play a huge part in fostering community and provide a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, who are keen to catch up over good food and live music (there are always amazing buskers to be found). Here is your hit list.

Farmers markets in Byron Bay

The weekly farmers markets in and around Byron have a focus on supporting small-scale, local farmers and producers. Stallholders at the markets are handpicked for their quality of produce, community ethos and service excellence. At these beautiful Byron Bay farmers markets you can meet directly with the people who grow your food, and enjoy food that is grown seasonally, as nature intended. It’s a good feeling knowing that the money you spend at the market is going back to support local farmers, the community, and a more sustainable future.

Many of the markets listed below share a crossover in the stallholders that appear each week. Some of our favourites include (but this is by no means an exhaustive list – everything is excellent): the Church Farm General Store condiments and soaps, Coopers Shoot Tomatoes, Costanzo Apples, the delicious sourdough breads from Crabbes Creek Woodfired bread, Rainforest Foods for all things macadamias, and delicious food stalls such as Peace, Love and Crepes, and for our favourite food stall of all, The Nomadic Kitchen for the best omelettes in town. We recommend you check the website for each market to find out exactly what stallholders will be appearing.

This is where and when you will find each of the markets happening.

New Brighton Farmers Markets

When: Tuesday 8am–11am

Where: New Brighton Oval, New Brighton

Driving distance: 20-minute drive from Byron Bay

This lively Tuesday morning market is so much more than an open-air shopping experience, it’s also a social and community gathering. Once you’ve perused the stalls, grab a pastry and a coffee in a reusable cup and take a seat to enjoy the musical stylings of local artists.

Lismore Organic Market

Grab some leafy greens at Lismore Farmers Market. (Image: ByronBay.com)

When: Tuesday 7.30 am – 11 am

Where: Lismore Showground, Alexandra Pde, Lismore

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay

Get along to this community favourite for some of the best organic produce in the region. Fresh fruit, leafy greens, mushrooms and all many of artisan-made delights will more than fill your basket.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market

When: Wednesday 7am–11am

Where: Murwillumbah Showgrounds

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay
This gorgeous riverside Art Deco town is on the cusp of becoming the next big thing in the region. Already brimming with creative types and generational farmers, there’s always something of interest happening here and plenty of good food to share. Get along to the farmers market to gather supplies, then head to the nearby Tweed Regional Art Gallery for some creative inspiration.

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

When: Friday 7am–11am

Where: Mullum Showgrounds, 51 Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby

Driving distance: 18-minute drive from Byron Bay

Widely regarded as Byron Shire’s best farmers market, this humming event set under a leafy canopy is loved by locals and visitors alike. The kids will beg for the rainbow fruit straps and adults will delight in the many morsels to eat now or take home to cook later. It’s a favourite among the chefs of the region, too.

Byron Farmers Market

When: Thursday 8am–11am

Where: Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay

It doesn’t get much more Byron than the vibe at this morning market, which is far more than simply a place to stock up on your fruit and veg. Come along to absorb the ambience and bring your rug to take a seat and grab something to eat while you watch the world go by at a very leisurely pace.

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Bangalow Farmers Market

When: Saturday 8am–11am

Where: Behind Bangalow Hotel, Bangalow

Driving distance: 15-minute drive from Byron Bay
It’s all Blundstones and designer baskets at this small but well-provisioned market. This morning excursion provides a good excuse to get up from your holiday digs and check out this beautiful hinterland town. Once you’ve done the rounds of the market, browse the collection of well-curated stores on the main street.

Lismore Farmers Market

When: Saturday 7.30am–11.30am

Where: Lismore Showground, Alexandra Pde, Lismore

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay

Rise and shine early to take the pretty drive west from Byron to explore this lively produce market. Even if you can’t fill your suitcase with fresh produce, you can still stock up on pantry provisions to take home with you as a memento of your stay.

Saturday markets in Byron Bay

These buzzing monthly community markets in and around the Byron Bay region showcase the talents of a range of different local artists and creatives. You will find arts, crafts, ceramics, clothes, handmade and preloved goods, homewares, plants, soaps, candles, and coffee, plus amazing food stalls and fun stuff for the kids such as pony rides and face-painting. There is always great live music as well. These markets are a great way for the community to come together in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Brunswick Heads Riverside Market

When: 1st Saturday of the month, from 7am–2pm

Where: Memorial Park, Fawcett Street

Driving distance: 15-minute drive from Byron Bay

Beautiful Bruns is blessed with both beach and river and it’s along the latter that this monthly market takes place, cooling shoppers with a gentle breeze from the water. Here you’ll find a curation of locally crafted and imported goods to tempt you, as well as plants and hot food. Once you’ve browsed all you can, wander over to the beach for a dip.

Kingscliff Beachside Markets

the Kingscliff Beach on a clear day — The popular beachside market is nestled next to the laid-back Kingscliff Beach. (Image: Destination NSW)

When: 2nd (and 4th) Saturday of the month, from 8am–1pm

When: Jack Bayliss Park, Marine Parade Kingscliff

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay

This breezy beachside market in the popular Tweed Shire town of Kingscliff is a lovely morning out. Head here to peruse stalls peddling everything from jewellery and art to local delicacies.

Mullumbimby Community Markets

When: 3rd Saturday of the month, from 8am–2pm

Where: Summers Park, Corner Stuart & Myocum Street, Mullumbimby

Driving distance: 18-minute drive from Byron Bay

With live music, face-painting, massages and a collection of unique stalls, this is more of a mini festival than a market. Spend the morning taking it all in from a spot on the grass.

Murwillumbah Makers and Finders Markets

When: 3rd Saturday of the month, from 8am–2pm

Where: Knox Park, Murwillumbah

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay

With everything from pottery to upcycled fashion, plants and art, you’ll find something to tempt you at this easy-going market. It’s also set right next to an excellent playground, so bring the kids along, too.

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Sunday markets

Bangalow Market

When: 4th Sunday of the month, from 9am–3pm

Where: Bangalow Showgrounds

Driving distance: 15-minute drive from Byron Bay

This is a super-popular local market held at the Bangalow Showgrounds on the fourth Sunday of each month. Some of the stallholders have been there since the market started back in 1982! You will find local artisan goods and fresh produce and food stalls and a fun atmosphere.

Byron Bay Community Market

When: 1st Sunday of the month (and 3rd Sunday in December and January), from 8am–3pm

Where: Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay

Byron’s original market has been setting up stalls since 1987 and it’s just as popular as ever with a collection of Byron-leaning arts, fashion and fascinating finds. There’s also plenty of delicious ready-to-eat food, so time your visit to coincide with lunch.

Pottsville Beach Markets

When: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, from 7am–1pm-ish

Where: Philip St Reserve, Pottsville

Driving distance: 30-minute drive from Byron Bay
Set in the quietly cool Tweed town of Pottsville, this market has everything from locally made treasures to plants and produce, as well as second-hand goods. Come for a wander, then cross the road to Black Drop cafe for an excellent coffee.

The Channon Craft Market

When:  Every 2^nd Sunday of the month, from 9am–3pm

Where: Coronation Park, The Channon

Driving distance: 45-minute drive from Byron Bay
This long-running market has been an icon of the region since 1976 and a must-visit for market lovers. It’s all about making it, baking it and growing it at this event that has deep roots in the community. Because it’s a reasonable drive from Byron, it’s a good idea to make a day of it and add a visit to nearby Nightcap National Park to your itinerary.

Occasional Markets

Byron Beachside Markets

crowd of people perusing the stalls at Byron Bay Community Markets — Find something you love at Byron Bay Community Markets. (Image: ByronBay.com)

When: Four markets are held annually in early January, Easter, July & the September/ long weekend, from 8am–3pm

Where: Dening Park, Byron Bay

A beachside market that happens four times a year on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club in early January, Easter, July and late September.

This market showcases local art, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, glass, homewares, fashion, craft, clothing and music, as well as a variety of services from local health and wellbeing practitioners.

Byron Twilight Market

When: Every Saturday, October to April annually, from 4pm–9pm

Where: Railway Park, Byron Bay

An evening market that takes place every Saturday from October to April where local artists, designers, healers, producers and musicians showcase their talents as well as handmade, high-quality designs in a very family-friendly, relaxed environment.

Bate Bay’s sweep of beaches has been crowned Australia’s best for 2026, placing Sutherland Shire in the spotlight as a top coastal destination just south of Sydney’s CBD.

The beaches fringing Bate Bay – Cronulla, North Cronulla, Wanda, Elouera and Greenhills – have topped Tourism Australia’s 2026 list of best Australian beaches (as curated by Beach Ambassador Brad Farmer). For locals, it’s less revelation, more recognition.

The mood shifts from the moment you step off the T4 train service from Central to Cronulla and catch a glimpse of the ocean. At dawn, the Esplanade is already buzzing with regulars, and by mid-morning, parents have staked out a toasty spot on Cronulla Beach where excited toddlers clamber over rocks, and the Jellybean swim squad at Oak Park have donned their bright pink caps while singing Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.

By the afternoon, towels are being collected from across the sand as visitors wander back to Cronulla in loose formation.

North Cronulla beach — Dive into the world’s best beaches.

That’s the thing about Bate Bay beaches. This isn’t a story about a single beach. This long, uninterrupted sweep of sand and sea, where you can walk for kilometres without breaking stride, is not just enjoyed over summer; it’s a year-round destination. Here, Cronulla’s buzz gives way to Wanda’s wild edges, before stretching out to the quieter reaches of Greenhills.

But while Bate Bay’s beaches may have taken top honours in the 2026 Best Australian Beaches list, they’re only part of the drawcard. Sutherland Shire stacks up as a full-spectrum coastal escape, where good food, national park adventures and on-the-water experiences sit within easy reach of the shoreline. Whether you’re planning a long weekend or stretching out a stay, here’s how to make the most of Cronulla beyond the sand, sea and surf.

Beyond the beaches

Dining

The Sutherland Shire dining scene delivers from early morning to late at night with a mix of vibrant cafes, bars and pubs. Start your day at Grind Espresso, where the coffee comes strong and fast. From there, drift towards HAM for pastries, best eaten buttery warm.

By midday, locals linger across sun-lit tables. Loaf and Next Door appeal to the surfers who come in for snacks after chasing waves. Blackwood’s Pantry and The Press are also popular for breakfast and lunch, while Pilgrim’s continues to hold a special place in the hearts of vegans.

Newer arrivals signal where Cronulla is heading: Homer Rogue Taverna is being hailed as one of the best restaurants in Cronulla, with the confidence that comes from understanding what locals want. Ask a local to reveal their favourite restaurant for a special occasion, and it’ll likely be Pino’s Vino e Cucina al Mare, Yalla Sawa or Alphabet Street. Summer Salt, Sealevel, Benny’s, Bobbys and Pippis are a few of the best waterfront restaurants in the Shire.

Finally, when most places are winding down, Duke’s Providore shifts gears to become Duke’s After Hours – a low-lit romantic spot perfect for a date night. Parc Pavilion, Northies Cronulla and bars The Blind Bear, Las Chicas and Low & Lofty’s are also part of Cronulla’s identity.

Visit Bundeena

Bundeena Ferry Wharf — Catch a ferry to Bundeena.

A short ferry ride from Cronulla, Bundeena offers a counterpoint to Cronulla’s mighty surf beaches. If Cronulla is the Shire’s social heart, Bundeena – or Bundenesia, as it’s affectionately known – is the place to go to exhale and unwind.

Hop on the ferry from Cronulla, and within 30 minutes, you’ll be inhaling the eucalyptus-scented air. Check the creative pulse of the local community by timing your visit with the Bundeena Maianbar Art Trail on the first Sunday of every month.

One of the best things to do in Bundeena is paddle into Cabbage Tree Basin with Bundeena Kayaks. Follow the five-kilometre Jibbon Beach Loop Track that leads past quiet coves to ancient Indigenous rock art, or simply find a stretch of pearl-white sand to relax on.

Pristine walking trails

Royal National Park Cape Baily Walking Track — Cool off with a coastal stroll.

Beyond the coastline, Sutherland Shire offers myriad ways to shift gears. Royal National Park – the oldest national park in Australia – sits just minutes from the surf. Clifftop walks trace the edge of the continent, the rugged bushland is threaded with creeks and hidden waterfalls, and a network of tracks rewards those willing to go a little further.

Take the Coast Track, where the land drops cleanly into the ocean over sheer cliffs that have been stacked together like giant Jenga. Or veer inland, where pockets of forest cool the air and filter the light. It’s a reminder of how close nature sits to the bustle of suburbs in the Sutherland Shire.

Enjoy whale watching

humpback whale sighting noosa experiences — Spot whales from May to October. (Credit: The Edit Suite)

Twist your binoculars until the ocean is in focus, stretched like a creased blue sheet all around. Come May, the East Coast becomes the humpback highway. Thousands of whales migrate along this stretch of coastline each year, their movements tracked by keen eyes from vantage points like the Cape Solander platform in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, one of the best places for whale watching in Australia. There’s something quietly thrilling about seeing that first telltale spout or the arc of a breaching body against the vastness of the sea. From June to October, whale-watching cruises depart from Cronulla, offering a closer look at the migration.

Awards come and go. But places like Cronulla endure because they belong as much to the visitors as they do the early-morning swimmers, walkers and surfers.

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The ultimate guide to the best markets in and around Byron Bay

Get to know the creative heart of Byron Bay and her surrounds at its many markets.