Site 6: Jetties - Byron Bay Historical Society
The “new” timber jetty located well to the west of town extended 650 metres out to sea from Belongil Beach and ended in 20 metres of water. The last 125 metres was widened to accommodate two large travelling cranes used to load ships on both sides of the jetty and to lift fishing boats from the sea onto the jetty for servicing and safety.
Belongil Beach Byron Bay - The Official ByronBay.com Guide
Belongil is ideal for a long beach walk being less crowded than Main Beach. It is relatively safe for swimming however it is best to swim on the Southern end nearest to Byron Bay and when the beach is patrolled. Looking north you will see a small …
Site of Historic Jetty c 1888 - Lot 409 Bay Street, Byron Bay, NSW
There were actually two jetty’s built in Byron Bay, the first in 1888 at the top end of Jonson St, where the small Groin is now. Unfortunately the 1888 jetty only offered a relatively shallow mooring.
Byron Bay - Belongil Beach
Belongil Beach. Lying behind the location of the old whaling station with the remnants of the old jetty still visible, Belongil Beach lies to the north of the main town, easily accessible by car or a short 20 minute walk along the beach itself. This unpatrolled beach has some good waves, but can be inconsistent due to the banks.
Belongil Estuary: Off the Beaten Track But Just ... - Elements of Byron
In the 1920’s Byron Bay was awash with sand. Mountains of it would literally blow down Jonson Street only to be shovelled out by hand. On Saturday 14th May 1921, the transport ship Wollongbar was tied up to a jetty after unloading its cargo, waiting for …
Infrastructure – Byron Bay Historical Society
THE “OLD JETTY” By the mid 1880’s the Byron Bay area was becoming settled with the land being cleared to produce crops and raise animals. Timber was still being extracted for export and loaded from the beach. The town had been gazetted and blocks were made available to build on.
History Trail - Byron Bay Historical Society
From 1888 logs were loaded on to ships moored at Byron Bay’s “old” jetty and after 1894 could be transported to markets by rail. The first sawmill in Byron Bay built in 1891 converted logs into more valuable timber.
Cultural heritage - NSW Department of Primary Industries
The first and most prominent jetty at Byron Bay was adjacent to the site of the present Main Beach car park and its remains can still be seen. It opened in 1888 and was used for transporting cargo and passengers, until it deteriorated and was removed in 1947.
THE “OLD JETTY” By the mid... - Byron Bay Historical Society
THE “OLD JETTY” By the mid 1880’s the Byron Bay area was becoming settled with the land being cleared to produce crops and raise animals. Timber was still being extracted for export and loaded from...
8 Heavenly Byron Bay Beaches - She Travels Australia
Sep 2, 2022 · Belongil Beach, Byron Bay is 10 min stroll north of The Wreck and the centre of town. A calmer stretch beach with a mixture of local families and regular vacationers, this part of the beach is perfect for swimming, surfing, long walks and sunset views.