I arrived late in Byron Bay (around 11pm; took the last shuttle from Brisbane airport) but Gary was kind enough to wait up for me and to ensure I was comfortable at his amazing home. In the morning, he offered to take me to the lighthouse and I gladly accepted. We drove to a point from where we hiked through the bushes to the lighthouse. He is great company and we ended up talking about a lot of things. On the way back, he took me on another walk by the beaches -- this time we spotted dolphins swimming with the surfers. On the following day, we drove out to the hills with another friend and meditated in beautiful natural surroundings.
I am glad I stayed at Gary's. Not only was the place at a walkable distance from the town centre, Gary was great company. My room had an attached bath (pics don't do it justice) and offered me enough privacy. If you are visiting Byron Bay on a spiritual trip, I recommend you stay at his place.
Thanks, Gary, for making my trip unforgettable!