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

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 Golf Club

4/5(1 review)

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

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

Activities

Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

NZ$194
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

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

NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
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
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
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Our pick of the best East Ballina Hotel Deals

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Discovery Parks - Ballina
4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$144 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$144
29 July - 30 July
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! (650 reviews)
"Ive stayed many times and loce thus park and accommodation options...HOWEVER one particular s"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Ballina Beach Resort
Ballina Beach Resort
3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent), East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$171 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$171
17 July - 18 July
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! (545 reviews)
"Lovely property, great pool, they took very good care of us, turned on the heater because we were a late arrival- sorry again we broke a wine glass"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Ballina Beach Resort
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$168 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$168
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lighthouse Beach and Ballina Golf Club ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina
4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$366 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$366
9 July - 10 July
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! (119 reviews)
"Spacious and secure apartment, close to Shelley Beach cafe."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$146 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$146
14 July - 15 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a lovely quiet spot at the edge of the lake. Only down side was if you had a shower after you turned it off you had no water for ten minutes. After the first time it happened we knew how to deal with it"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Elements of Byron
Elements of Byron
5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$374 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$374
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Wategos Beach and Belongil Beach are ...
"Was so family friendly. Daughter loved pool. Restaurants book out days in advance. Best to book ahead before your stay. Lovely staff and great location as it’s close to town"

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2020

Elements of Byron
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Other neighbourhoods around East Ballina

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Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels 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 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
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

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