Stories on Foot: Tales of the Flower Children
Venture through the back streets of Byron, getting glimpses of Byron Bay culture. Hear tales of the counter culture movement in Byron Bay and the Rainbow Region, starting with the arrival of 'country soul' surfers in the sixties, back-to-earthers in the seventies and the Aquarius Festival happening in 1973 in Nimbin.
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visit several hubs of creative community action
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view vibrant murals by Byron's youth
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hear tales of some of our most colourful local characters and
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poetry by and of Byronites and
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get some insider tips.
Where are all the hippies and bohemians of Byron Bay? Is that Aquarian, idealistic ethos still thriving or did it fade long ago?
Decide for yourself as we venture through the back streets of Byron, getting glimpses of Byron Bay culture
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visit several hubs of creative community action
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view vibrant murals by Byron's youth
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hear tales of some of our most colourful local characters and
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poetry by and of Byronites and
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get some insider tips.
Two hour town walk "Tales of the Flower Children"
REGULAR TOURS Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Bookings essential.
MEET: The Byron Visitor's Centre in the old Stationmaster’s Cottage at 80 Jonson Street, Byron Bay,
right between the main bus stop and the old railway station.
WHEN: Wednesday and Saturdays 8.30am -11.30am or by appointment- call Jenni 0403 328 643
MIN: 2 adults MAX: 15 people
FITNESS: Reasonable level of fitness required. NOT SUITABLE for most kids under 10.
COST: $45
INCLUDES: Locally made Byron Shire keepsake, experienced local storyteller.
BOOK: Walk in to the Byron Visitor's Centre or call 0403 328 643
WEB: www.storiesonfoot.com