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Lighthouse Beach

This beach on the southern side of Ballina Head is a popular place for the locals to cool off in summer or surf year round.

Lighthouse Beach
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Wategos Beach

Swim or stroll at this beach sheltered by the rocky bluff of Cape Byron and you might see dolphins surfing on the offshore swell.

Wategos Beach
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Tallow Beach

Whether you’re relaxing in the sun and surf or keeping watch for some of the region’s diverse wildlife, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this broad, sandy beach.

Tallow Beach
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Main Beach

Snap photos of the emerald peaks, take part in aquatic activities at the surf club and stroll through forest paths near this urban beach.

Main Beach
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Cape Byron Lighthouse

Enjoy magnificent ocean views, learn about shipwrecks and spot dolphins when you visit this historic lighthouse on mainland Australia’s most easterly point.

Cape Byron Lighthouse
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Kings Beach

Hike along scenic rainforest trails to arrive at a secluded and tranquil sandy haven that is popular with nudists and the gay community. 

Kings Beach

Top activities in East Ballina

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Half-Day Byron Bay Surfing Lesson

NZ$74
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Byron Bay Surfing Lesson
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Private Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

NZ$279
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson in Byron Bay
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2 day Surf and Stay Byron Bay

NZ$317
Per adult
2 day Surf and Stay Byron Bay
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Byron Bay FULL Day Tour with The Farm and Lighthouse

NZ$107
Per adult
Byron Bay FULL Day Tour with The Farm and Lighthouse
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Byron Bay Group Surfing Lesson

NZ$74
Per adult
Byron Bay Group Surfing Lesson
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Gold Coast Skydive

NZ$402
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast Skydive
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Top hotels in East Ballina

Discovery Parks – Ballina
Discovery Parks – Ballina
4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$118 per night from 8 Feb. to 9 Feb.

Located in East Ballina, this luxury cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach. Angels Beach and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum are ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (479 reviews)

"Great location Great amenities Highly recommended"…"

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2020

Discovery Parks – Ballina
Quality Hotel Ballina Beach Resort
Quality Hotel Ballina Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
Compton Drive, (Corner Cedar Crescent), East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$156 per night from 25 Jan. to 26 Jan.

Located in East Ballina, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach. Angels Beach and Ballina Golf Club are also within 2 miles ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (430 reviews)

"Lovely and friendly staff, room was clean and big. Was upgraded to a room with a spa, would recommend. Looking out the back was very relaxing."…"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2020

Quality Hotel Ballina Beach Resort
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina
4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
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Located in East Ballina, this beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach. Angels Beach and Ballina Golf Club are ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (113 reviews)

"Perfect place to escape and get away for a couple of days. Home away from home, very comfortable."…"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2020

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Leisure Lee Holiday Apartments
Leisure Lee Holiday Apartments
3.5 out of 5
6 Easton Place, East Ballina, NSW
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Located in East Ballina, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lighthouse Beach, Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime ...…

3.8/5Good! (78 reviews)

"Fantastic views from very large penthouse. Very helpful service. Minor comments: Dated furniture. The interlocking door to the neighbouring room is poorly sealed allowing sounds and smells to waft through. We enjoyed our stay."…"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2020

Leisure Lee Holiday Apartments
Max's Beachside Villa Angels Beach
Max's Beachside Villa Angels Beach
21 Beachfront Parade, 1, Ballina, NSW
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Located in East Ballina, this romantic apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Angels Beach and Shelly Beach. Sharpe's Beach and Lighthouse Beach are ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Fantastic!

"I am so pleased I found this property and feel very fortunate that I was able to make a booking during the busy summer period. Communication was top notch, the welcome on arrival by Max was very warm and joyful, the unit clean and well presented, and the location is perfect! I am sorry that we were ..."…"

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2021

Max's Beachside Villa Angels Beach
Reflections Holiday Parks Shaws Bay
Reflections Holiday Parks Shaws Bay
3.5 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
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Located in East Ballina, this beach campsite is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lighthouse Beach, Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (19 reviews)

"The small cabins are too expensive. We can gat a house for just a little more. There isn’t enough shelving or towel racks in the bathroom. We used string to hang our towels. There was no chopping board. The internet usage is extremely limited. There wasn’t enough to watch movies or use the mobile ..."…"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2020

Reflections Holiday Parks Shaws Bay
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Other areas in Byron Bay

Lennox Head featuring a coastal town

Lennox Head

Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre and Lennox Head Beach while you're in town.

Lennox Head
Broken Head showing a bay or harbour, surf and rugged coastline

Broken Head

Travellers like the beaches in Broken Head, and Tallow Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Broken Head

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