East Ballina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Ballina
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 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 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 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.
Boulder Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boulder Beach during your trip to Ballina? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Activities
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Our pick of the best East Ballina Hotel Deals
Ballina Beach Resort
A quiet location close to the beach. Shower had good water pressure, Fittings old but functional. We'd stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Everything about the presentation of Discovery Park was impressive. The staff were kind and welcoming, the location was great and the beds were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Clean well appointed suite. We stayed in a 2 bedroom ocean view on the 5th floor. Cannot beat the view!! The facilities are getting older however it’s well kept up and very clean.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Amazing amenities close to everything, staff were great cant wait to come back
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Glen Villa Resort
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Good room, good aircon
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Ballina
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Ballina
Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
