Raes on Wategos exudes coastal sophistication and seclusion, fusing Mediterranean-inspired elegance, serene beachfront setting and thoughtful personalised service in iconic Byron Bay.
Location: A dreamy coastal hideaway perched steps from Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, Rae’s on Wategos offers an intimate embrace of sand, sea and serenity. Designed in a graceful Spanish Mission-style, it blends timeless elegance with the relaxed charm of Australia’s renowned surf-and-arts scene.
Rooms: The original hotel hosts seven beautifully appointed suites and two penthouses, each exuding understated coastal luxury with private balconies, soft curves, mosaic tiling, vintage-inspired furnishings, and ocean views that feel like a daily gift. The brand has expanded with ten new guesthouse suites just a minute’s walk away - offering soothing lap pools, tropical gardens, cozy fireplaces, and seamless access to Rae’s renowned dining, cellar bar, and spa.
Amenities: Rae’s charms with a boutique spa, the two-hatted Dining Room serving Mediterranean-tinged Australian cuisine, and the relaxed Cellar Bar. A stylish coffee cart and intimate communal moments add genuine warmth to its luxe footprint.
Activities: Stroll straight onto Wategos Beach for surf, sunset walks or coastal bliss - just outside your door. Explore Byron’s creative markets, café culture and galleries. And for well-being, the spa and early-morning lighthouse walk lend gentle enrichment.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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