Byron Bay Events Listings

Byron Bay Triathlon

The Byron Bay Triathlon is one of Australia's most famous triathlons. It is an Olympic distance event consisting of a 1.5 kilometre ocean swim, a 40 kilometre bike ride and a 10 kilometre run. Held annually in Byron Bay the event is the iconic final event in Triathlon Australia's official triathlon calendar. The event marries an irresistible mix of sport and entertainment with, sun and surf in one of Australia's most popular destinations, Byron Bay. Little wonder it has rapidly grown to be one of the most popular triathlon events in Australia, attracting top triathletes from throughout Australia. Famed for its rural beauty and its beaches the event takes in what can justifiably be considered the most picturesque area of the Far North Coast of NSW.

Underwater Festival

Held annually, the 5th Underwater Festival 2011 will be the biggest one yet. With the tagline 'The Australasia Challenge' it will incorporate an Australasia-wide simultaneous photo and video shootout competition like no other with over U$100,000 in prizes. A major and exciting part of the Underwater Festival will be 'Marine Visions V', a free-medium art competition including marine related sculptures, paintings and photographic works. Independent fringe events are planned all over Australasia during the 10-day shootout period. Seminars and awards ceremonies as well as display of winning entries and a number of social events will be held at and in conjunction with the Oceania Dive Expo (ODEX) 2011 which will be held in Brisbane Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October 2011.