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Byron Bay is easily accessible by air with a choice of three airports within a 2-hour drive of Byron Bay. The closest airport is only 25 minutes' drive. 1. The Ballina Byron Bay Gateway Airport (BNK) This airport is within 5 kilometres of Ballina town centre and is a quick scenic road trip from Byron Bay (25 minutes) and Lismore (30 minutes). Various shuttle buses connect the airport to Byron Bay and other regional destinations. 2. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) The airport at Coolangatta, just over the border in Queensland, is served by all domestic Australian carriers and some international ones. Various shuttle buses connect to Byron Bay in about 40 minutes. 3. Brisbane Airport (BNE) Located at Eagle Farm on the eastern side of Brisbane, this airport is served by all domestic and most international carriers. A light rail runs directly from Brisbane Roma Street transit terminal, which has a choice of buses to Byron Bay. There are also direct shuttles to Byron Bay, which take about two hours.

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Public Transport

Public Transport

NSW TrainLink runs two services: the Casino XPT and Brisbane XPT. Both run daily from Sydney, stopping at Casino or Grafton, with connecting coaches to Byron Bay. For local public transport, Blanchs (www.blanchs.com.au) run public bus services around the Byron Bay and Ballina region. CDC NSW (cdcbus.com.au) also provides local scheduled bus services to Ballina, Ballina Airport, Lennox Head, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Billinudgel, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Lismore and also within Byron Bay township.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacy

In Byron Bay, and Australia more broadly, there are several major pharmacy chains where you can pick up over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, personal care items, and more. The major pharmacy chains are Priceline Pharmacy (with a location in Byron Bay), Chemist Warehouse (nearest one in Lismore), TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal and Blooms The Chemist. The latter three can be found in Ballina. It's always worth checking the opening hours as these can vary, especially on weekends and public holidays.

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