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 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

Ballina Visitor Information Centre

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Ballina Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Visitor Information Centre

Activities

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

NZ$139
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

NZ$70
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

NZ$194
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

NZ$70
per adult
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

NZ$53
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

NZ$53
per adult
WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse
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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$190 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$190
8 July - 9 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 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$172 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$172
7 July - 8 July
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! (780 reviews)
Short visit
"Great spot , enough crockery and cutlery to make ourselves an easy dinner without going out in the pouring rain . Hot Hot shower ."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
The Cubana Ballina
The Cubana Ballina
3 out of 5
329 River St, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$174 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$174
11 July - 12 July
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! (314 reviews)
"Really lovely little motel. Hot shower, comfy bed. Great spot to recharge for a long drive the next day"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Ballina Homestead Motel
Ballina Homestead Motel
4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$173 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$173
22 July - 23 July
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! (805 reviews)
"Appreciated the upgrade. Everything very saisfactory"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Ballina Homestead 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$162 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$162
7 July - 8 July
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! (359 reviews)
"What a great Motel, finally one that Management take care of and shows. The smallest details taken care of in the rooms. location great, very clean....."yes they have power points". Thank you a great stay."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

River Street Motel
Almare Tourist Motel
Almare Tourist Motel
3 out of 5
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$149 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$149
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
"Great service, great breakfast, good management"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Almare Tourist 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 Ballina Golf Club and Shelly 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 which includes a bay or harbour, surf and rocky coastline

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 which includes 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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