West Ballina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Big Prawn

Learn about the local history of Ballina when you take a trip to Big Prawn. Wander through the riverfront and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Big Prawn

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 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 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

Activities

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
From Byron: Half Day Learn to Surf Tour

From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

NZ$100
per adult
From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best West Ballina Hotel Deals

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4 out of 5
1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$174 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$174
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (612 reviews)
"Nice place with newish areas and lots of work done on place. Good continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

3.5 out of 5
486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$192
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Big Prawn and Saunders Oval are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
"Clean and helpful stakk"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$143 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$143
23 Oct - 24 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
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
Elements of Byron

Elements of Byron

5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$558 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$558
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"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
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
20-22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is NZ$311 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$311
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"Location was great. Rooms were tired and didn’t feel clean."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around West 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
Ballina which includes a beach

East Ballina

East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

East Ballina
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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
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
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

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