Ballina Central

Ballina

The ultimate adrenalin rush! To do a tandem skydive with the guys at Skydive the Beach and Beyond Byron Bay is an unforgettable memory :) These take care of you and make the experience the best :)
The ultimate adrenalin rush! To do a tandem skydive with the guys at Skydive the Beach and Beyond Byron Bay is an unforgettable memory :) These take care of you and make the experience the best :)
Grass trees, Black Boy Plants (derived from the black trunks, usually as a result of a fire) or Xanthorrhoea. A slow growing plant endemic to Australia.
Ballina featuring a bay or harbour
Ballina showing street scenes and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Heads, also known as Tea-tree lake, gets its reddish colour from the tea-tree trees surrounding it. One dip left me with smooth hair and skin. #australia #lake

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
The cliffs of Pat Morton Lookout, Lennox Head, NSW. This is my favourite place in the Northern Rivers, as the sweeping meadow, high cliffs, pebbly beach and vast expanse of sea makes me feel I'm far away on an adventure.

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 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 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

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

Things to do

Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay

Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay

HK$495
per adult
Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

HK$255
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari

Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari

HK$495
per adult
Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

HK$391
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

HK$388
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

HK$938
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
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Top hotels in Ballina Central

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 HK$953 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$953
HK$1,048 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Loved room with a great view

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina

3 out of 5
329 River St Ballina NSW
The price is HK$842 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
HK$842
HK$934 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
We stayed one night on the way home from Sydney and it was clean and comfortable with the best shower pressure I’ve had in a long time. Need to drive for food and coffee but an easy stay.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Cubana Ballina
River Street Motel

River Street Motel

3 out of 5
285-287 River Street Ballina NSW
The price is HK$764 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$764
HK$848 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (390 reviews)
Great place, clean and tidy

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

River Street Motel
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Owen Street & Bentinck Street Ballina NSW
The price is HK$795 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$795
HK$881 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
Very clean room and everything needed for a pleasant overnight stop. Nice pool and overall good value for money

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
Comfort Inn All Seasons

Comfort Inn All Seasons

3 out of 5
301 River Street Ballina NSW
The price is HK$859 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$859
HK$945 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (392 reviews)
Great room. Traffic noise for us was just bearable.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn All Seasons
Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
25 Norton St Ballina NSW
The price is HK$1,183 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$1,183
HK$1,301 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Ballina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
Great facilities very clean nice and quiet

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballina Central

Ballina showing a beach

East Ballina

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

East Ballina
Lennox Head, Far North Coast, New South Wales, Australia

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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Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Skennars Head
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 featuring a beach

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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