Byron Bay is one of my favorite stops on our Australian road trip. Can you blame me as there is so much to do in this popular beach town besides beaching it. Known for its hippie culture, Byron is filled with magic and natural beauty. A year round festival hub, Byron hosts two of Australia’s most popular music festivals – Byron Bluesfest (Easter weekend) and Splendor in the Grass (July) as well as the Byron Bay Writers Festival (August) and Byron Bay International Film Festival. If you love crystals and geodes of all shapes and sizes then you’re going to love Crystal Castle. It is home to the biggest and…