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

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

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

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

Mullumbimby

Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour

NZ$241
per adult
Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

NZ$82
per adult
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

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

NZ$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

NZ$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Byron Bay: Hinterland Magic & Glow-Worm Experience

Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

NZ$141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour

From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour

NZ$206
per adult
From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour
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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$277 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$277
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"good quality , very comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Owen Street & Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$183 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$183
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (799 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice and clean with comfy beds."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina

3 out of 5
329 River St, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$172 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$172
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (326 reviews)
"Was everything we needed in a motel. Had guest washing machine and dryer that came in handy as we had a lot of wet weather"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Coast Inn Motel

Coast Inn Motel

3 out of 5
311 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$139 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$139
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Saunders Oval and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Coast Inn Motel
River Street Motel

River Street Motel

3 out of 5
285-287 River Street, Satnavmay require 285 Pac Hwy West, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$143 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$143
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (366 reviews)
"It was a pleasant stay, upon check in , I was told they upgraded my room to a family room! It was a clean room, comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

River Street Motel
Ballina Homestead Motel

Ballina Homestead Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$176 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$176
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (818 reviews)
"Always a great place to stay, friendly, clean and always a great place to stay."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Ballina Homestead Motel
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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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