East Ballina Travel Guide

Ballina

Ballina which includes a beach
East Ballina
East Ballina
Northern Rivers which includes a sandy beach
Ballina showing a 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

Things to do

Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

฿3,801
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

฿2,724
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

฿1,584
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

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

฿2,724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

฿1,035
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

฿1,373
per adult
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
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Top hotels in East Ballina

Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent), East Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,365
฿3,701 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (557 reviews)
"Lovely central accommodations"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Ballina Beach Resort
Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿2,777 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,777
฿2,777 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (660 reviews)
"RSL club had the best meals with a great water outlook.We had a very comfortable & enjoyable week at the Discovery Park, bed was very comfortable (maybe a queen size next time), We wish our stay was longer 😘😘"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street, East Ballina, NSW
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, friendly receptionist, well run."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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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 ฿6,181 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,181
฿6,798 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. 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
Elements of Byron

Elements of Byron

5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ฿8,319 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿8,319
฿9,151 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ฿3,387 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,387
฿3,387 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great. No hassle, peaceful space! Thanks for having me."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around East Ballina

Ballina featuring 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 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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