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

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

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 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 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 Jockey Club

Catch an event at Ballina Jockey Club during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Jockey Club

Activities

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

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

NZ$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

NZ$83
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

NZ$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Byron Bay: Hinterland Magic & Glow-Worm Experience

Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

NZ$143
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkeling Tour

Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkeling Tour

NZ$143
per adult
Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkeling Tour
From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour

From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour

NZ$208
per adult
From Byron Bay to Crystal Castle 4.5 Hours Tour
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Our pick of the best East Ballina Hotel Deals

Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent), East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$207 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$207
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (562 reviews)
"Lovely stay in our family room. Spacious and modern. Would have loved to stay an extra few days to explore."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Ballina Beach Resort
Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$155 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$155
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (666 reviews)
"It was clean and tidy, and quiet, very satisfied with our stay"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina

Grandview Apartments Ballina

4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$447 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$447
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (120 reviews)
"Spacious and secure apartment, close to Shelley Beach cafe."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is NZ$208 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$208
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
We’ll be back
"Very spacious, well-appointed cabin; in a great location. And the fluffy bath towels were a lovely surprise."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
20-22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$299 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$299
15 Oct - 16 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! (990 reviews)
"Small room ,Basic ,ok for one night ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Crystalbrook Byron

Crystalbrook Byron

5 out of 5
77-97 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park, NSW
The price is NZ$474 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$474
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Suffolk Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Wategos Beach and Byron Bay Golf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (658 reviews)
"Had a great time, the place is awesome and conveniently located"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Crystalbrook Byron
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Other neighbourhoods around East 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
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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
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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 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
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

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