With a childhood shared between Sydney and Papua New Guinea, model and writer Jessica Vander Leahy is no stranger to travel.
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Federal Doma Cafe
Cafe
3/6 Albert street, Federal NSW 2480
"I live a little bit out of town, so I spend a lot of time up in the hills and try to get a bit of distance between me and town day-to-day. I love to have a coffee up at Doma. That’s where I like to spend my mornings."
Jessica VAN DER LEAHY
Counterpunch Boxing
Boxing gym
2/4 Banksia Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481
"Byron has a big emphasis on fitness. I love Counterpunch. It’s definitely a mecca for me. There’s nothing better than hitting a bag every day to get a bit of excess energy out, and perhaps take out a bit of frustration and imagine a few people’s faces on the bag."
Jessica VAN DER LEAHY
Raes on Wategos Cellar Bar
Restaurant
6-8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay NSW 2481
"I don’t want to sound cliché, but you’ve got to have a drink at Raes in the afternoon, especially when it’s sunny and the wind is not battering that side of the coast. I’m a gin drinker, and there’s just so many great gins in Byron. A martini would probably be my go-to."
Jessica VAN DER LEAHY
Yeah Nice Gallery
Art gallery
4 Acacia Street, Byron Bay Industrial Estate, NSW
"I love Yeah Nice Gallery in the industrial area. Probably one of the best shows I’ve seen was Anna Karina’s ceramic show. She’s an amazing artist."
Jessica VAN DER LEAHY
Wategos Beach
Beach
Wategos Beach, New South Wales, Australia
"Even on an average day it remains one of the best beaches on the entire planet."
Jessica VAN DER LEAHY