Ballina Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballina Central
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 District Hospital
If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.
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 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.
Activities
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Ballina Central Hotel Deals
The Cubana Ballina
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well laid out.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Great stay, just too expensive for Ballina and what’s provided
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn All Seasons
The receptionist was exceptional. The cleaners were kind and courteous.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Almare Tourist Motel
Very friendly reception - spotlessly clean room - comfortable bed and pillows - nice fluffy towels - although the room was small, it was perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. The breakfast was large and reasonable value. Would I stay here again, yes, definitely.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Ballina Homestead Motel
nice place
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
The room was good although the bathroom is a bit on the small side. Cozy little boutique motel for the price. Only potential issue, which thankfully we avoided, is check-in time was by 5:00 pm. We drove up from another location and arrived at 4:40 and lobby was closed. Tried to call the number on ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballina Central
East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Ballina Golf Club.
West Ballina
Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Ballina Central Travel Guide
- Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
- Ballina Visitor Information Centre
- Wategos Beach
- Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- Belongil Beach
- Tallow Beach
- Kings Beach
- Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
- Seven Mile Beach
- Shelly Beach
- Arakwal National Park
- Minyon Falls
- Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lismore Base Hospital
- Torakina Park
- Killen Falls
- Byron Bay Golf Course
