Landscape Designer in Byron Bay
Your outdoor space deserves the same thought you put into choosing Byron Bay. We’ll help you plan it with confidence — so nothing gets lost between the design and the build.
What Shapes Your Byron Bay Design
Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers hinterland attract owners who know what they want their property to feel like. Getting the landscape design right here means understanding the site conditions — and they vary more than most people expect.
500m² – 5ha
Compact township to hinterland acreage
Coastal township (0–20m AHD) runs to larger lots in Suffolk Park, then acreage at Ewingsdale, Bangalow, and Newrybar (rising to 100–200m). A 500m² coastal block and a 5ha hinterland property are different projects entirely — different brief, plant palette, drainage strategy.
Source: ABS Census 2021Sandy + Basalt
Coastal marine sand · hinterland red basalt
The coastal strip runs on sandy marine soils — good for salt-tolerant natives like Banksia integrifolia. Hinterland basalt in the Bangalow corridor is fertile and moisture-retentive — Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Bangalow Palm, native here) is the signature species. Know which soil you’re on before specifying a single plant.
Source: Queensland GlobeFlood + Acid Sulfate
Named NSW acid sulfate soil hotspot · BPL hinterland · coastal erosion
Belongil Creek floodplain (west of Bangalow Rd) is a named NSW acid sulfate soil hotspot — earthworks need a management plan. Hinterland (Ewingsdale, Bangalow, Newrybar, Coopers Shoot) is Bushfire Prone Land; BAL assessment shapes planting near structures. Cape Byron and Broken Head shorelines sit within the Coastal Hazard Assessment area.
Source: NSW Planning Portal1,680mm
Annual rainfall · 26.5°C summer max · humid subtropical
Byron Bay sits in the humid subtropical zone — BOM Station 058009. Township and coastal strip take salt spray and onshore north-easterlies in summer; hinterland is more sheltered. Rainfall is wet-season dominant (Dec–Mar) — drainage strategy and wet-season plant performance need planning early.
Source: Bureau of MeteorologyThese are just some of the site factors that can shape a landscape design. Book a free Discovery Call to discuss what’s relevant to your property.
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Your Landscape Design Packages
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Concept + Planting Plan
Most popular for Byron Bay lots — covers layout, planting, and site-specific species for the coastal-vs-hinterland soil split.
- Design strategy workshop — lock in the vision on-site
- Concept layout (2D) — see the design intent before you build
- Materials & plant palette
- Annotated concept plan
- Planting design — every species, where it goes, how many
- Site overlays reviewed — know what affects your property
What your landscaper can do with this: produce a desktop estimate — enough detail to price the job within a realistic range, without a formal quote.
View Sample→ Book Discovery CallConcept + Master Plan + Planting Plan
For complex projects — slopes, retaining walls, pools, multi-zone sites needing full specification.
- Everything in Concept + Planting Plan, plus:
- 3D site model — spatial planning tool
- Quantified materials schedule
- Drainage, irrigation & lighting plan
- Materials & specifications
- Documentation your contractor can quote from
What your landscaper can do with this: produce a quote (subject to a site check-measure) — not a guess. Every contractor quoting on the same specifications, within 10% of each other.
View Sample→ Book Discovery CallPlanting Plan
For homeowners with hardscape sorted — planting resolved remotely, optional site visit available.
- Delivered remotely Australia-wide
- Zone-by-zone planting schedule
- Layout illustratives
- Species gallery
- Shopping list
- Planting & maintenance guide
What you can do with this: plant it yourself, or hand it to any landscaper — layout illustratives show where each species goes.
View Sample→ Book Discovery CallYour Landscape Design Advocate
I’m Kieran Morris — an experienced landscape designer and certified horticulturalist (NZQA Level 3 Horticultural Science) based on the Gold Coast. I work with homeowners across South East Queensland and Northern NSW to create outdoor spaces that are designed around how you actually live — not just how they look.
Independent. I don’t sell plants, materials, or construction. My advice is based on what’s right for your property.
Clarity. You’ll see your entire outdoor space resolved on paper before anything gets built — so there are no surprises.
From Concept to Contractor. I’ll connect you with trusted local landscapers who can bring the design to life.
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“I can absolutely recommend Kieran. He took time to understand our home before advising on the landscape design. I have worked with numerous landscapers over the years and Kieran is the best. On some of his advice I trusted him and now that the plantings are in I can see the beauty of his approach. The landscape has added far more to our home than I could have imagined.
Common Questions About Landscape Design in Byron Bay
How much does landscape design cost in Byron Bay?
Our design packages start from $2,200 inc GST for a remote Plant Plan, $4,400 inc GST for Concept + Planting, and $6,600 inc GST for Concept + Master Plan + Planting Plan. The right package depends on the size and complexity of your project. See our full packages or read our cost guide.
What’s the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?
A landscaper builds — they install gardens, paving, retaining walls, and irrigation. A landscape designer plans — we create the design, select species, resolve the layout, and produce the plans your landscaper builds from. Think architect vs builder. Most homeowners need both, in that order.
Do I need a landscape plan for my Byron Bay property?
If you’re on a compact Byron Bay coastal block, absolutely. Smaller sites amplify every design decision — get the layout, screening, and planting wrong and it shows. Larger hinterland lots need the same discipline for a different reason: acreage with no plan turns into a patchwork of half-finished zones.
How long does the design process take?
A Planting Plan takes around 1 week. A Concept + Planting Plan typically runs around 2 weeks from workshop to final presentation. A Concept + Master Plan + Planting Plan is around 4 weeks. Timelines depend on revision rounds and your availability for the initial workshop.
Can you recommend landscapers to build the design?
Yes — from concept to contractor. We work with a network of trusted Gold Coast landscapers and can connect you with the right builder for your project. Your design gives them a clear scope to quote from, so you can compare quotes confidently.
What plants work best near the coast in Byron Bay?
Coastal Byron Bay needs salt-tolerant species that handle onshore winds and sandy, low-nutrient soils. Hinterland Byron (Ewingsdale, Bangalow) has basalt-derived soils that support a much richer subtropical palette — but BAL bushfire requirements shape what you can plant near the house.
Design Inspiration for Byron Bay
Coastal Landscape Design
Species, materials, and outdoor living that stand up to salt spray and onshore wind — essential reading for Byron Bay coastal blocks.
How to Plan Your Garden
Where to start, how to stage the work, and the small decisions that make a garden worth coming home to.
Japanese Garden Design
Species, materials, and making restraint work in our subtropical conditions — a different lens on coastal planting.
Landscape Design in Nearby Suburbs
We work across the southern Gold Coast — here are nearby suburbs we also service:
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