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

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 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 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 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

AU$65
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head
Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

AU$49
per adult
WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse
Byron Bay: Waterfalls and Hidden Gems Day Tour

Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour

AU$129
per adult
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

AU$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Platypus

Byron Bay Platypus Walk

AU$189
per adult
Byron Bay Platypus Walk
Koala with joey

Byron Bay Wildlife Safari

AU$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay Wildlife Safari
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$179
13 July - 14 July
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! (541 reviews)
Good All Round
"Ballina Beach Resort is well located, being near the beach, a few minutes drive from town, yet in a quiet neighbourhood away from the main road. There was good off street parking close to the units which were spacious and comfortable. While, as previous guests have remarked, some of the fixtures ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Ballina Beach Resort
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Discovery Parks - Ballina
4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$103 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$103
18 June - 19 June
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! (647 reviews)
A comfortale roomy cabin
"We enjoyed our stay in this cabin, it was very clean congrats to the cleaners, the lounge & beds were very comfortable. With a little maintenance on the sliding door & the blinds it would then be perfect."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$150 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$150
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lighthouse Beach and Ballina Golf Club ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Lovely tiny home. Spotless & very comfortable. Great view. Loved the balcony. The pooch and ourselves loved every minute of our stay."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina
4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
The price is AU$321 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$321
22 June - 23 June
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! (119 reviews)
"Spacious and secure apartment, close to Shelley Beach cafe."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Elements of Byron
Elements of Byron
5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is AU$345 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$345
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Byron Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Belongil Beach and Cumbebin Swamp Nature ...
"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 AU$223 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$223
24 June - 25 June
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! (972 reviews)
"Had a great stay and would absolutely stay here again. The staff were friendly and genuinely welcoming, especially to my best mate (my black Labrador). Great location and central to restaurants and pubs, along with beach nearby (great dog beach too!). The only suggestion would be to have a hose somewhere ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around East 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
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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 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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