Destination Guide: Ballina

Ballina

Ballina


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Blessed with natural beauty, golden beaches and a rich sense of history, Ballina is the sort of town postcards were made for.

WHAT TO DO & SEE IN BALLINA

THE BIG PRAWN

Ballina’s famous Big Prawn stands at 9 meters high and weighs 35 tonnes, it's really hard to miss as you drive down the main strip in Ballina. After a $400,000 restoration in 2013, the giant prawn now sits in a Bunnings car park, opposite some of Ballina’s best seafood shops..

KILLEN FALLS

20 minutes north of Ballina is the hidden paradise that is Killen Falls, sadly one of the last standing remnants of the big scrub rainforest, it is important that this region is respected by visitors, so the beautiful foliage and crashing waterfall, stand for generations to come

BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE

Without straying far from the centre of town, you can find the active Ballina Lighthouse, offering incredible coastal views, and not far from Lighthouse beach, this historic lighthouse has stood for over a century and is now fully automated.

SUMMERLAND FARM

Summerland Farm is a beautiful macadamia and avocado farm set high in the Ballina-Byron hinterland. This multi-award-winning attraction is yours to explore and a great day out for all the family. Taste the region’s delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm.

SHELLY BEACH

Ballina is full of amazing beaches and anyone looking to explore Ballina should try and tick as many off the list as possible, HOWEVER, Shelly Beach is home to picturesque rock pools and formations, the beach is patrolled by life-guards, and is home to Shelly Beach café right on the water.

BALLINA NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM

Home to the largest collection of Naval & Merchant ships in Australia, the museum offers visitors a voyage of discovery with interactive museums, local history, historical river boats, a working steam engine and a tribute to women in the Navy. The museum is also located near the scenic Richmond River for another photo opportunity.

HOW TO GET TO BALLINA

Our coaches to and from Ballina stop at Coach Stop, 80 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478

With more than 180 stops across the country and services in all mainland states and territories, Greyhound is Australia’s largest coach network. Here are our most popular routes to Ballina!

HOW TO GET AROUND BALLINA

Once your Greyhound bus to Ballina arrives in town, you’ll find that the regions subtropical weather and mostly flat topography make it a perfect place to go for a leisurely cycle or stroll.

The 11.5km (7mi) Ballina Loop offers cyclists and pedestrians great views of the river, ocean and creek, with plenty of opportunities to stop at local cafes along the way.

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Bikes can be hired from Sunrise Cycles (3 Hogan Street), Transition Cycles (49 River Street) and The Bicycle Emporium (2/158 River Street). Shared paths and cycleway maps can be picked up at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre (on the corner of River Street and Las Balsas Plaza) or viewed online.

Ballina does not have an extensive public transport network, but bus services Ballina Bus Lines and Blanch’s Bus Company do operate locally. Timetables can be obtained from the Ballina Visitor Information Centre.

A number of car hire companies operate in the Ballina and Northern Rivers region, while Ballina Taxi Services cabs can be hailed on the street and at taxi ranks, or booked over the phone (02 6686 9999).

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