Ballina Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ballina which includes a bay or harbour
Ballina which includes an administrative building and street scenes
Ballina featuring a bay or harbour and outdoor art
Ballina featuring street scenes and an administrative building
Ballina showing street scenes and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre

4/5(19 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre during your travels to Ballina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Pat Morton Lookout

Pat Morton Lookout

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Ballina with a trip to Pat Morton Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Pat Morton Lookout

Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

4/5(152 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

Ballina District Hospital

If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.

Ballina District Hospital

Ballina Jockey Club

Catch an event at Ballina Jockey Club during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Jockey Club

Ballina Racecourse

You can take time to visit Ballina Racecourse during your travels to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Racecourse

Activities

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

NZ$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Mullumbimby

Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour

NZ$244
per adult
Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

NZ$84
per adult
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

NZ$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour

Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour

NZ$68
per adult
Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

NZ$100
per adult
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
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Our pick of the best Ballina Central Hotel Deals

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

4.5 out of 5
2 Martin Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$255 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$255
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay apart from parking situation
"Another great stay at Ramada. Only issue this time was lack of parking. They allow the staff to park in the undercover parking, and many guests (including myself) were left to park outdoors on the street. Not a good experience for guests. Very limited untimed parking on the street as well, so risked ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina

3 out of 5
329 River St, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$191 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$191
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (339 reviews)
"Nice clean room. Tap water is not good. Swimming pool need to be clean. Good value for money"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Comfort Inn All Seasons

Comfort Inn All Seasons

3 out of 5
301 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$192
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (382 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Comfort Inn All Seasons
Ballina Homestead Motel

Ballina Homestead Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$181 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$181
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
"This is a lovely motel and very clean. The staff obviously take pride in this place and it shows. It will be my motel of choice when I am in Ballina 👍🙏"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Ballina Homestead Motel
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Owen Street & Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$186 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$186
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable with a kitchenette so handy when travelling. A short drive to East Ballina beaches and into town. A nice walk along the water. Our go to in Ballina"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
Riverside Holiday Apartments Ballina

Riverside Holiday Apartments Ballina

4.5 out of 5
35 Fawcett Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$237 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$237
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment on 1st floor was clean, well maintained and had a nice big spa bath. Nespresso coffee machine with plenty of capsules provided. Some noise at night, as this is in the centre of Ballina."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Riverside Holiday Apartments Ballina
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballina Central

Ballina which includes a beach

East Ballina

East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

East Ballina
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West Ballina

Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Ballina
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Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Angels Beach and Sharpe's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Skennars Head
Lennox Head featuring rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and surf

North Creek

North Creek is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ballina.

North Creek
Lennox Head featuring a coastal town

Lennox Head

Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.

Lennox Head

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