celebrating 10 years of the pass
the pass byron bay
In 2005 I spent a long weekend in byron with my partner Rich & friends. together we rode waves in a sea kayak, listened to tunes at the beach hotel, and I jumped out of a perfectly good plane
10 years later I returned with rich & my two beautiful kids. We swam, explored, ate lots of ice-cream, and I wandered the coastline with my camera. standing at the top of the stairs at the pass, I took this photograph which would later turn out to be my most popular print, shipped to all corners of the globe. the pass is an iconic landmark in byron, and i think this image captures the essence of why it is one of the most popular places to surf & play in australia
In a touch of syncronicity i returned with my family in june 2025, 10 years later again. this time, with adolescent kids and a car full of surfboards, we swam, walked, dined out, watched movies and i even caught a couple of waves at the pass myself. i took my favourite nikon digital slr and my medium format holga for a bit of fun. planning to return before another 10 years has passed by x
planning a visit soon? here are some of my recommendations..
Morning coffee from the the byron bay general store
head out to the lighthouse along the cape byron walking track
post walk breakfast on the hill at the top shop
stock up on pantry treats from the bay grocer
a pilates class at bende habitat, followed by lunch at vagabond
a massage & soak in the mineral baths at navia
cocktails & delicious dining at light years
sunday roast with the family at the farm
for my next visit?
a long lunch at Rae’s
raes |wategos |film |medium format | holga