Australia
Byron Bay
In 1770, the famous British navigator James Cook sailed past the easternmost tip of Australia and named it Byron Bay, honoring the explorer John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron. As a result of its exceptional climate, agriculture and fishing thrived soon after. Years later, surfers discovered the excellent conditions for surfing. Since then, the primary trade has revolved around the harvesting and shipment of cedar trees, pivotal in crafting the initial surfboards.