East Ballina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ballina which includes a beach
East Ballina
East Ballina
Northern Rivers showing a sandy beach
Ballina featuring a sandy beach

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 Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ballina at Ballina Golf Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Golf Club

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

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
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
Byron Bay: Waterfalls and Hidden Gems Day Tour

Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour

NZ$145
per adult
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Byron Bay: Hinterland Magic & Glow-Worm Experience

Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

NZ$145
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
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Our pick of the best East Ballina Hotel Deals

Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent), East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$206 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$206
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (565 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed. The grounds were lovely with lots of areas for us to get together with friends and family."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Ballina Beach Resort
Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$165 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$165
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (671 reviews)
"Loved the location, walking paths, easy walk to the pub, beach, coffee shops, takeaway. The camp kitchen was great and also the general facilities. Our cabin was fairly clean, only a couple of bugs found but we were missing a clothes airer that all other cabins appeared to have and would have been ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina

Grandview Apartments Ballina

4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$454 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$454
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"Spacious and secure apartment, close to Shelley Beach cafe."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$238 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$238
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
We’ll be back
"Very spacious, well-appointed cabin; in a great location. And the fluffy bath towels were a lovely surprise."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
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
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$138 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$138
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Byron Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable cabin. Well maintained and in a convenient location. A nice little home away from home."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around East Ballina

Ballina which includes a bay or harbour

Ballina Central

While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Jockey Club.

Ballina Central
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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
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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
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
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

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