The Ultimate Christmas Cabaret & Dinner Theatre Experience!

This Christmas season, Sefa Kitchen and Epic Empire Theatre invite you to experience an unforgettable evening of festive glamour, music and indulgence! "Cabaret Noël" is a dazzling Christmas feast like no other, custom created for the Sefa space, and featuring an all-star cast of performers.

Choose the VIP Experience for an exclusive four-course feast with premium indoor seating, right in the heart of the action. Or enjoy the show from outdoors in the courtyard, where you can order from the menu at your leisure. Both options include a Welcome Drink on arrival to kick off your evening in style.

Immerse yourself in roving performances, be captivated by the spectacular Feature Show, and revel in an electric atmosphere of music, dance, delicious dining & holiday magic, with a few surprises in store too!

Tickets are limited and the event is expected to sell out.

See HERE for tickets and to book

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Parking is limited, please carpool where possible. Or ride to us in stress-free style aboard the Solar Train.

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.
You can register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE.

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SPRUCE UP YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING!

Don’t miss the SPRING edition of our famous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Etch the date into your table (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy delicious food & drink from Commune, Gitana, B Smoothie, Vagabond and Benilato in the courtyard. Yum.

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - including an epic Sample Sale at F+H - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.
You can register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE.

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GITANA BLOCK PARTY

Gitana, our brand-new Spanish wine bar at Habitat, is bringing the courtyard to life once more on Friday 27 September with a block party you won’t want to miss.

There’ll be delicious food & drink, Yulli’s Brews, Valencia Paella, Sefa specials, live music, Flamenco performance, happy hour all night, and plenty of good old fashioned community spirit.

Come on over, soak up the vibe, and welcome in the weekend in style.

Book a table at Sefa Kitchen here if you’d like to secure a spot inside the restaurant.

See you Friday!

www.nourishinghabitat.com

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ARTE GITANA SPANISH FLAMENCO @ GITANA WINE BAR

Sip on cocktails, savour wines, and delight in delicious tapas as Arte Gitana transports you to Andalusia with the fiery spirit of flamenco.

A celebration of flamenco music, song and dance, experience the thrill of the footwork, pulsing rhythms, thrumming guitar riffs, and soaring vocals that’ll have you jumping to shout ‘ole!’

Join local music legends - guitarist Mark Bromley, jazz singer Meg Walker, and dancer Serena Joy - for an unforgettable night of music, dance, food and culture at Gitana Wine Bar. Vamos!

From 5.30pm Friday.

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GITANA BLOCK PARTY

Gitana, our brand-new Spanish wine bar at Habitat, is bringing the courtyard to life once more THIS Friday with a block party you won’t want to miss.

There’ll be delicious food & drink, Yulli’s Brews, Spanish BBQ, and plenty of good old fashioned community spirit.

But wait, there’s more! Habitat is hosting live music on Friday too, with Dan Ingram & Friends bringing sweet, funky, soulful tunes to the courtyard as the sun goes down.

Come on over, enjoy yummy food & drink, soak up the vibe, and welcome in the weekend in style.

Gitana is open Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm until late. See you soon!

www.nourishinghabitat.com

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GITANA WINE BAR BLOCK PARTY

Gitana, the brand-new Spanish wine bar at Habitat is opening THIS Friday. 

With a block party you won’t want to miss ~ featuring delicious wines, tapas, cocktails, killer tunes, Spanish BBQ, a special live performance, and Happy Hour from 4pm to keep the good times rolling.

Habitat will be hosting live music from the Versace Boys in the courtyard on Friday too. So come on over, enjoy delicious food and drink, have a dance, soak up the vibe, and welcome in the weekend in style!

Gitana is open Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm until late. See you soon!

www.nourishinghabitat.com

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FIRE UP YOUR WINTER WARDROBE

Don’t miss the SUMMER edition of our famous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Tattoo the date on your wrist (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy delicious food & drink from Commune, B Smoothie, Vagabond and Knox & Aya in the courtyard. Yum!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.
You can also register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE.

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BBQ LAUNCH PARTY AT COMMUNE CANTEEN

Get ready for a day of delicious food, lively tunes, and community fun at the official opening party of Commune Canteen at Habitat Byron Bay.

On Friday, July 5, from 11.30am-2pm, the Habitat courtyard will buzz with excitement as the grill fires up, filling the air with the irresistible aroma of BBQ delights.

For just $25, indulge in a generous bowl packed with BBQ meat by award-winning family-owned-and-operated Brad’s Butchery, known for its organic products in Byron Bay, wood-fired Sun Coast veggies or colourful salads, and warm flatbread - a delicious deal that's hard to beat.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, Salty Swing will perform a vibrant mix of jazz, bossa nova, soul, and Latin tunes. Plus, Happy Hour drinks will be flowing all day!

Inspired by the home-cooked meals found in Mediterranean townships, the newly opened Commune Canteen offers an ever-changing menu based on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Operating from Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 3pm, this new venue promises a blend of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and community-focused dining.

Embracing a canteen-style dining experience, Commune allows guests to customise their meals using a fill-up tray system with 3 or 5 compartments, perfect for mixing and matching. They will also host communal lunches, featuring a long table in the Habitat courtyard laden with shared plates, fostering a sense of community and new friendships.

Don't miss out on this epic BBQ launch party! Join us at Commune Canteen for a day of mouth-watering food, fantastic music, and the best community spirit Byron Bay has to offer. Bring your friends, family, kids, and your furry friends are invited too!

Follow @commune.canteen

Learn more at www.nourishinghabitat.com

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A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM HALVED.

Come along and let our panel of local founders (and total legends) help solve whatever issues you're facing in your business. Or just listen 'n' learn from other people's worries!

This month's biz brains are Julian Louis (Co-CEO, artistic director NORPA), Micka Etheridge (director, Space Built), Maria Collyer (COO SuperFeast).

Free event, in support of the local business community, but space is limited, so tickets are essential. Grab yours now!

For more details you can email events@habitatbyronbay.com, or check out our last Problems for Breakfast event here.

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MAKE IT AN ENDLESS SUMMER!

Don’t miss the SUMMER edition of our famous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Carve the date on your dining table (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy delicious food & drink from Barrio, B Smoothie, Vagabond and Benilato in the courtyard. Yum!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT. But you can join the waitlist for tickets HERE.
You can also register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE.

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SPRUCE UP YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING!

Don’t miss the SPRING edition of our famous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Carve the date on your dining table (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. Barrio will be firing up the BBQ, B Smoothie are sizzling sausages, Vagabond are serving up plant-based goodness, and Benilato is stopping by too!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT. But you can join the waitlist for tickets HERE.

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A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM HALVED.

Come along and let a panel of local founders (and total legends) help solve whatever issues you're facing in your business. Or just listen 'n' learn from other people's worries!

This month we’re joined by Ebony Eagles (founder, creative director Auguste The Label), Dr Choppy Somjee (founder BOMI Health) and Leah Rettenmaier (founder, Future Dreamers, Channel Void).

Free event, in support of the local business community, but space is limited, so tickets are essential. Grab yours now!

For more details you can email events@habitatbyronbay.com, or check out our last Problems for Breakfast event here.

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FIRE UP YOUR WITER WARDROBE!

Don’t miss the WINTER edition of our infamous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Carve the date on your dining table (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. Barrio will be firing up the BBQ, B Smoothie are sizzling sausages, Vagabond are serving up plant-based goodness, and Benilato is stopping by too!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT. But you can join the waitlist for tickets HERE. And be sure to register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE.

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An invitation for all women wishing to support women.

Do you believe collective effort can support women and girls to flourish? The Northern Rivers Community Foundation is inviting you to find out how their Women's Giving Circle is changing lives.

Purpose:
Local women who gather, donate and vote on a project to support as part of the annual Empowering Women and Girls Grant.

The evening:
”A relaxed gathering of storytelling and deep listening, followed by sharing about the women who have helped shape us, and how we want to show up for the next generation as we move into those roles”.

Facilitator & Speakers:
Transformational mentor Tamara the Brave and NRCF alongside one of the young women supported in Kyogle thanks to the 2022 Circle.

Food and drink:
Light catering will be provided on the evening and drinks will be available from Barrio.

You can find out more about the NRCF Women’s Giving Circle here.

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KEEP THE SUMMER VIBES GOING!

Don’t miss the SUMMER edition of our infamous Fashion Flea Market at Habitat. Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Carve the date on your dining table (or just set a reminder on your phone) because our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford, and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. Barrio will be firing up the BBQ, Vagabond are serving up plant-based goodness, and Benilato is stopping by too!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - come and score some bargains!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT. But you can join the waitlist for tickets HERE. And be sure to register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE,

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COMING UP!

It's been another tough year in the Northern Rivers, so we've been hanging to throw our classic Chrissy Cookout to bring the community together and have some fun!

On Friday, Dec 9, from 4pm to 8pm, you can expect courtyard bbqs and bars, heaps of food stalls on Easy Street, the Big Voice Choir, a mechanical bull reindeer, free face painting for the kids, and shopping galore, with special deals and offers inside each store.

How many food trucks and what kind of delicious fare, you ask? Well, without giving away too much, there’ll be Spanish paella, German sausages, gluten free donuts, old fashioned sodas and kombucha, coffee, vegan ice cream, and Indian street food. So get your tastebuds ready as Easy Street is transformed into a smorgasbord of international delishiousness!

We'll also be lighting up the Giving Tree in our courtyard and it'll be a gold coin donation to ride the mechanical reindeer, with all funds going to support Fletcher Street Cottage. Oh yeah, and the person who stays on the bucking reindeer longest goes in a draw to win a bucking big stack of prizes! 

Naughty or nice, everyone's welcome and it's FREE ENTRY!
Starting 4pm.

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SPRUCE UP YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING!

Rally the tribe and get your purse at the ready, the spring edition of our fabulous Fashion Flea Market is coming up! Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. Barrio will be firing up the BBQ, Vagabond are serving up plant-based goodness, and Benilato gelato and Holy Joe Coffee are stopping by too!

PLUS select stores are offering big discounts on the day - including MCM House, The Beach People, Arcca and more. Come and score some bargains!

See you there!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.

But you can register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE,

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SPRUCE UP YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING!

Rally the tribe and get your purse at the ready, the spring edition of our fabulous Fashion Flea Market is coming up! Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. Barrio will be firing up the BBQ, Vagabond are serving up plant-based goodness, and Benilato gelato and Holy Joe Coffee are stopping by too!

PLUS be sure to check out our new Easy Street Precinct - where you’ll find some amazing new stores, and some extra special offers for shoppers on the day.

See you there!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.

But you can join the waitlist for tickets HERE, and register your interest for our NEXT Flea Market HERE,

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Joining chef Santiago Socrate at Barrio Eatery & Bar’s guest chef BBQ on Wednesday 24 August 2022 is Chef Dan Medcalf from No.35 Kitchen and Bar in coastal Cabarita. The duo will be serving up perfectly executed Italian crowd pleasing Italian piadinas.

Call it a sandwich, call it a party, call it whatever you like. The cult of the piadina is a real thing, and you won’t want to miss out on these hot iron griddled flatbreads filled to the brim with some of the best Northern Rivers produce.

Expect grilled eggplant, buffalo curd and pickled pine nuts layered on to fresh-charred bread; Sticky glazed BBQ ham, radicchio jam and salted ricotta packed piadinas; and Spicy BBQ lamb sausage, broccoli rabe and salsa verde rolled together in a warming piadina sandwich.

Other Italian curiosities include Kingfish cannoli, BBQ jalapeno, and smoked crème fraiche; or Beef tartare on toast, pickled mustard, and horseradish. Finish with No. 35’s famous house-made tiramisu.

After years at the top of the Sydney food scene (including stints at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Assiette and The Dolphin Hotel) in 2021, chef Daniel Medcalf opened his own Italian restaurant with co-owner Rachel Duffy (previously GM at Icebergs for 15 years), No.35 Kitchen and Bar in Cabarita in 2021. Raised in Byron Bay, Medcalf’s fuss-free modern Italian venue embraces relaxed family dining.

"It's great to be cooking back in the bay with some excellent people. Australians love a barbecue and I'm no exception - it's my kind of dining, just super casual and inclusive. The piadina is a fun casual way to enjoy beautiful BBQ meat, fish and veg around a fire with your mates. After all, life’s just better in a sandwich! I’m looking forward to partnering with Santi and his amazing crew for a mid-week shindig over some Italian-inspired cooking, some tasty wines, and a couple of cocktails."

There will be two seatings at 5/5.30pm or 7/7.30pm. Booking essential.

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On Wednesday 20 July 2022, Chef Ollie Wong will be joining Barrio for one night to give a sneak preview into what to expect from his soon-to-open debut restaurant Bar Heather in Byron Bay.

The Bar Heather team (of Luna Wine Store fame) will be pulling out some special and rare bottles from their cellar for the night, a taste of what is to come from their natural wine collection.

"I’m excited to experiment in the kitchen of friends in town and show people what to expect from Bar Heather once we open. What informs us in the kitchen is firstly what is in the glass and then we work back from there rather than the other way around. With some of the world's most precious natural wines swirling in the glasses at Bar Heather, the decision of what to cook opens up, and Barrio's charcoal isn't a bad place to start". - Chef Ollie Wong

Guest Chef Ollie Wong’s BBQ menu takes inspiration from the fresh produce available in the Northern Rivers, and dishes he has enjoyed along his journey.

Example plates include Oysters with red rice vinegar, charred onions and cucumber; Charcoal smoked fish donut with whipped tofu and seaweed; Tongue and turnip skewer, tare glaze and bonito; BBQ prawns with sauce a la bisque and curry leaf; and Pork neck with fermented green garlic, mustard greens and soubise. Could Wednesday be the new Friday?

Booking essential.

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Kicking off in June, once a month Barrio Eatery & Bar will invite a local chef to collaborate on the BBQ grills in the kitchen to create affordable dishes at fixed prices for the local community to enjoy.

The first event is Wednesday 15 June, with award-winning Scottish-born chef Alastair Waddell from Frida’s Field in Nashua. Alastair is known for his classical training and deft skills in creating delicious, produce-driven cuisine using seasonal crops grown by the farm at Frida’s Field and other local producers.

‘I’m very excited to be representing Frida’s Field at Barrio while cooking over fire with Santiago and the restaurant’s team. Our menu will focus on local beef and pork with some delicious surprises from Frida’s garden too. After working closely with Santiago for many years I am thrilled to be collaborating with him again.’ - says Frida’s Field Chef Alastair Waddell .

And if that’s not enough to lure you out of the house on a Wednesday night, perhaps the prices will: $15 / $25 plates (meat & vegan friendly options). Could Wednesday be the new Friday?

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Menu

Mains

Barbecued oysters, seaweed and champagne butter
Roasted celeriac veloute
Beef rump “char-tar”, beef fat toast, Romano cheese
Wood fired cabbage, parsnip puree, roasted yeast butter
Baby barramundi, parsley and mustard sauce, salted cucamelon
Bangalow pork cutlet, lardo and pear vinaigrette, pickled onion

Sides

Baked potato, smoked cream, chive dressing
Pine mushrooms, garlic vinegar, offir glen
Snake beans, sherry vinaigrette

Dessert

Chocolate’s more, beef fat caramel, lilly pilly jam

There will be two seatings at 5/5.30pm or 7/7.30pm. Booking essential.

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FIRE UP YOUR WARDROBE FOR WINTER!

Rally the tribe and get your purse at the ready, the AUTUMN edition of our fabulous Fashion Flea Market is coming up! Come for a rummage and find amazing clothes at amazing prices.

Our last market was awash with all the brands you love at prices you can afford and this one promises more of the same.

SURPRISES IN STORE

Shop up a storm, then enjoy some delicious food & drink in the courtyard and on Easy Street. The talented Costa Taco is popping up with a special breakfast menu, Barrio and Vagabond are serving up deliciousness, and Benilato gelato and Holy Joe Coffee are stopping by too!

PLUS be sure to check out our new Easy Street Precinct - where you’ll find some amazing new stores, and an extra special offer for shoppers at MCM House on the day.

See you there!

Please note all stalls are SOLD OUT.

Entry by gold coin donation.

All profit supporting the Northern Rivers Flood Relief Fund, a grassroots, community-led flood recovery fund initiated by NRCF & Byron Community Centre.

Parking is limited. We suggest car sharing where possible.

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Join us on Sundays at Habitat

Sundays are for meeting with friends, soaking up the sun, enjoying amazing food & drink, letting the kids get crafty, and rounding the week off by shopping up a storm at your favourite local stores.

Now trading on Sundays, Habitat's the only place in Byron where you can do all this in one place!

Open from 8am with Vagabond serving up delicious plant-based brekky, smoothies and lunchtime treats until 2pm. 

Our flagships stores, independent boutiques and fashion labels will join the party from 9am/10am. PLUS there's FREE kids crafts with KidzKlub in the courtyard from 10am-12pm.

A place to escape, for locals and visitors alike.

See you Sunday at Habitat.

Join us on Sundays at Habitat

Sundays are for meeting with friends, soaking up the sun, enjoying amazing food & drink, letting the kids get crafty, and rounding the week off by shopping up a storm at your favourite local stores.

Now trading on Sundays, Habitat's the only place in Byron where you can do all this in one place!

Open from 8am with Vagabond serving up delicious plant-based brekky, smoothies and lunchtime treats until 2pm. 

Our flagships stores, independent boutiques and fashion labels will join the party from 9am/10am. PLUS there's FREE kids crafts in the courtyard from 10am-12pm, Holy Joe will be serving up samples of their delicious cold drip brew, and don’t miss the incredible Made x Mycelium pop-up by Seed & sprout (read more here).

A place to escape, for locals and visitors alike.

See you Sunday at Habitat.

Join us on Sundays at Habitat

Sundays are for meeting with friends, enjoying amazing food & drink, grabbing gelato with the kids, and rounding the week off by shopping up a storm at an incredible selection of unique stores.

Now trading on Sundays, Habitat's the only place in Byron where you can do all this in one place.

Open from 7am with Vagabond serving up yummy plant-based brekky, smoothies and lunchtime treats until 2pm.

At 10am, all our flagships stores, independent boutiques and fashion labels will join the party. PLUS there's fresh 4th generation Italian gelato by Benilato in the courtyard, live buskers, delicious samples from Holy Joe Coffee, FREE kids activities…and other surprises!

A place to escape, for locals and visitors alike.
See you Sunday at Habitat.

Join us on Sundays at Habitat

Sundays are for meeting with friends, enjoying amazing food & drink, grabbing gelato with the kids, and rounding the week off by shopping up a storm at an incredible selection of unique stores.

Now trading on Sundays, Habitat's the only place in Byron where you can do all this in one place.

Open from 7am with Vagabond serving up delicious plant-based brekky, smoothies and lunchtime treats until 2pm. We’re thrilled to also have SamBurger onboard this week, bringing you the best burgers in Byron town!

At 10am, all our flagships stores, independent boutiques and fashion labels will join the party. PLUS there's fresh 4th generation Italian gelato by Benilato in the courtyard, kids activities and other surprises!

A place to escape, for locals and visitors alike.
See you Sunday at Habitat.

Join us on Sundays at Habitat

Sundays are for meeting with friends, enjoying amazing food & drink, grabbing gelato with the kids, and rounding the week off by shopping up a storm at an incredible selection of unique stores.

Now trading on Sundays, Habitat's the only place in Byron where you can do all this in one place.

Open from 7am with Vagabond serving up delicious plant-based brekky, smoothies and lunchtime treats until 2pm. At 10am, all our flagships stores, independent boutiques and fashion labels will join the party. PLUS there's fresh 4th generation Italian gelato by Benilato in the courtyard, kids activities and other surprises!

A place to escape, for locals and visitors alike.
See you Sunday at Habitat.

Good Chat is a super casual networking event for people who hate networking.

After a little siesta due to COVID, Good Chat is back, with Dr Jamie Rickcord, director of Ananda Clinics coming to talk about “plant-based medicine and working outside the mainstream.”

The Northern Rivers is a region that's long known the benefits of plants as medicine. Now, thanks to recent changes to the laws and progressive practises like Ananda, everyone can access these treatments in a modern, professional setting. We’re looking forward to a good chat with Doctor Jamie about the important work he’s doing in this field.