Skennars Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 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 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

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

NZ$70
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head
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
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

NZ$96
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
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
Guided Evening Glow Worm Experience - Byron Bay

Guided Evening Glow Worm Experience - Byron Bay

NZ$103
per adult
Guided Evening Glow Worm Experience - Byron Bay
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

NZ$92
per adult
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
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Our pick of the best Skennars Head Hotel Deals

Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina
Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina
3 out of 5
35 Skennars Head Rd, Skennars Head, NSW
The price is NZ$148 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$148
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Boulder Beach and Sharpe's Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"Had a great pool and spa"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina
Elements of Byron
Elements of Byron
5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$372 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$372
6 July - 7 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
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$149 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$149
10 July - 11 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
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 13 July to 14 July
NZ$190
13 July - 14 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
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
20-22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$208 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$208
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
"Great stay, would recommend"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Wollongbar Motel
Wollongbar Motel
3.5 out of 5
19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$188 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$188
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (779 reviews)
"It was all good Just thought a note in the shower Could do with a better head on the shower But it was OK"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Wollongbar Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Skennars Head

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
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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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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