Famous Holiday Destination Given New Indigenous Names

Published on March 19, 2024

Two locations in the popular Byron Bay have been given Aboriginal names following requests from the local community. Dual naming has become more prevalent in recent years with authorities giving cities, towns, and destinations Aboriginal names along with the standard English name. Cape Byron will now also be known as “Walgun,” with Julian Rocks now to be known as “Nguthungulli.” Byron Bay is a beautiful beachside town in northeastern New South Wales, 772 kilometres north of Sydney and 165 kilometres south of Brisbane. Cape Byron also marks the most eastern point of Australia’s mainland. It has an iconic lighthouse built in 1901 which is a popular tourist destination for hikers looking to take in breathtaking views of the ocean....

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