Lonely Planet has released a guide to its 25 favourite beaches around the world, with Byron Bay’s The Pass taking out the number one spot.

The Pass is a stretch of beach between Clarkes Beach and Wategos.

Describing it as the world’s best beach for surfers at every level, Lonely Planet said The Pass had “a right-hand point break that turns this stretch of pinkish-cream-coloured, pillowy-soft sand into a surfer’s paradise”.

The publication added that “even if you’re not in the mood to surf, The Pass lets you explore local Aboriginal history, spot some koalas or hike along the area's scenic hiking, some of which are wheelchair accessible”.

View the full list here.

Roadtripping to Northern NSW

Destination NSW has released a guide to firing up your endorphins with a trip to the Northern Rivers, where a hitlist of outdoor adventures, flavour trails and wellness experiences invites you to relax, indulge and refresh your perspective.

Spanning Ballina, Byron Bay and its hinterland, The Tweed, Lismore and surrounds, and the lush Clarence Valley, this spectacular region offers everything from, surfing schools to life-affirming bike rides, First Nations excursions and distillery visits.

View the Feel Renewed in the Northern Rivers guide here.

Destination NSW has also created an EV-friendly Legendary Pacific Coast road trip guide, which follows the Pacific Highway up the coast from Sydney to Tweed Heads and includes a stop in Byron Bay. View it here.