I’ve very much enjoy visiting Byron Bay; it’s a beautiful area, the town is lively and full of interesting restaurants and cafes, and the local residents are relaxed, friendly and kind.
However, there are a few things that would make it more enjoyable.
Clean and pleasant public lavatories would be really appreciated; the ones in the middle of town near the Commonwealth Bank are grubby and down at heel and need replacing.
The local shops are being swamped with ubiquitous brand shops from every shopping centre in Australia, making it dull and the same as everywhere else.
It used to be full of unique local shops which made shopping here a special experience.
Driving to Ballina from Byron is very enjoyable; beautiful scenery and a good road, however, for those from places outside the Byron area, trying to get to the Ballina airport is fraught ! The signs guiding you to the airport are few and unclear.
I suggest that more and clearer directions guiding drivers to the Ballina airport would make many visitors to Byron very happy.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
