The short answer
- For something just for the two of you: a styled private picnic on Main Beach. See the picnic →
- For an evening out: the adults-only sunset cruise, or the long-lunch cruise by day. See the cruises →
- For a slower day: a yoga, lunch and sauna retreat. See the retreat →
- For adrenaline: tandem skydives, one each. See the skydive →
A private picnic on Main Beach
Soulful Passions sets up a private, styled picnic on Main Beach for three hours: a low table with decorations, cushions and rugs, plates, cutlery and linen, champagne flutes and water glasses, and grazing platters, with dietary needs catered for. They set up, pack down and clean up.
The listing includes glasses but does not list drinks, so check what you may bring and whether alcohol is allowed on the beach. It gives no exact spot; confirm it after booking. No pets or smoking. Bring hats, sunscreen and swimwear; Main Beach has lifeguards all year, five days a week, according to Byron Shire Council.
Styled picnic on Main Beach
Confirm the exact spot, the time, and what drinks you may bring.
See itinerary and dates on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)On the river: sunset or long lunch
M.V. Jasmine runs two adults-only cruises from Brunswick Heads harbour. The three-hour sunset cruise has a welcome prosecco, a cheese board, canapés and DJs, in a standing, cocktail-style format; no high heels. The three-hour long lunch serves eight courses and dessert, with paired drinks as an extra. Neither includes transport to Brunswick Heads as standard.
M.V. Jasmine sunset cruise
Adults only. Arrive 20 minutes early in flat shoes, and arrange transport.
See itinerary and dates on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)Prefer to sit down? Book the long-lunch cruise on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab). The Jasmine cruises compared.
A slower day
Byron Yoga Centre’s five-and-a-half-hour morning includes a workshop that changes by day, a 90-minute slow yoga flow, a vegetarian lunch, a 60-minute cedar sauna and time in a heated mineral salt pool and the gardens. It is outside the town centre, at 50 Skinners Shoot Road, and transfers are not included. Ages 16 and up.
Morning retreat: yoga, lunch and sauna
Check which workshop runs on your day and arrange transport.
See itinerary and dates on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)For something creative, local artist Katie Grubb’s alcohol-ink workshop lists couples among the people it suits, and can come to your accommodation. See rainy-day ideas for details.
Something to talk about afterwards
Tandem skydives are one person per instructor, so a couple books two jumps on the same slot. Skydive Australia’s jump goes up to 15,000 feet with up to 60 seconds of freefall, and lands beachside near Byron. Ages 16 and up, up to 110 kg, with a surcharge above 94 kg.
Tandem skydive over Byron Bay
Book two jumps on the same slot; check the weight limits and the risk warning.
See itinerary and dates on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)Less extreme: the evening glow-worm e-bike tour, or a brewery and distillery day for two. See the skydiving guide, glow worms and brewery tours.
A creative afternoon
Local artist Katie Grubb’s alcohol-ink workshop lists couples among the people it suits. The core session is about two and a half hours, with three set aside, at your accommodation anywhere in the Byron region or at her studio in South Golden Beach. All materials are supplied and you each take your artwork home. Food and drinks are not included, so bring your own, and wear clothes that can get dirty.
Adults-only options
| Tour | Length | Age rule | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Beach picnic | 3 hours | None stated | Just the two of you |
| Jasmine sunset cruise | 3 hours | Adults only | Drinks and music |
| Jasmine long lunch | 3 hours | Adults only | A long meal |
| Yoga retreat | 5.5 hours | 16 and up | A slow day |
| Brewery and distillery day | 6 hours | 18 and up | Tasting |
| Tandem skydive | 4 to 6 hours | 16 and up | Adrenaline |
Questions people ask
What is the most romantic thing to do in Byron Bay?
That depends on the couple. For privacy, the picnic; for an evening, the sunset cruise; for a quiet day, the retreat. The lighthouse walk is free, and the lawn stays open until sunset; see the lighthouse walk.
Are there adults-only tours?
Yes: the Jasmine sunset and lunch cruises, the brewery day and the e-bike distillery day.
Before you book: the couples checklist
- Private, social or active?
- For the picnic, what drinks may you bring, and where exactly is it?
- For the cruises, how will you get to Brunswick Heads?
- For a skydive, have you booked two jumps on one slot?
- Is the time NSW time?
Your shortlist
Open a listing in a new tab and check its itinerary, suitability and inclusions against the checklist above.
- Private, on the beach: Main Beach styled picnic on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Adults-only evening: M.V. Jasmine sunset cruise on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
- A slow day: Byron Yoga Centre retreat on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Two jumps, one slot: Tandem skydive over Byron Bay on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)