East Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina
Visit East Ballina
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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 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 District Hospital
If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.
Things to do
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Top hotels in East Ballina
Ballina Beach Resort
Staff was friendly. Excellent amenities and location near the beach. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Felt very privileged to be upgraded to the penthouse. Spacious, clean, well equipped with a great view!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Cabin was excellent, comfy bed. Everything we needed. Did very much appreciate the aircon being on for our arrival, was an extremely hot day. Will visit again .
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Excellent location premium cabin is good. I see some other cabins not as good
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
Loved the facilities for families. The staff were all friendly and it was everything we needed for our east coast road trip
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Elements of Byron
Do not book the Studio room! Upgrade to the Villa or don’t stay here. The Studio rooms are barely bigger than a prison cell and are nowhere near 5 star hotel quality. The property is neat and the staff are so nice. Just don’t book the Studio rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Ballina
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.
West Ballina
Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
