West Ballina Travel Guide

Ballina

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

Big Prawn

Learn about the local history of Ballina when you take a trip to Big Prawn. Wander through the riverfront and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Big Prawn

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 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 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

Things to do

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

฿1,387
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

฿3,841
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

฿2,753
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

฿1,387
per adult
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

฿1,046
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

฿1,899
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
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Top hotels in West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4 out of 5
1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿2,871 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,871
฿3,158 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
"Well maintained, friendly and efficient staff, excellent continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

3.5 out of 5
486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿2,948 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,948
฿3,243 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Big Prawn and Saunders Oval are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
"Room was good ,Beds very clean an comfortable but we had 3 Towels placed in room one was clean the other 2 were soiled made our stay in Motel not very nice wont be back."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ฿3,455 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿3,455
฿3,455 total
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Received a free upgrade, room was warm, clean and very accessible"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Elements of Byron

Elements of Byron

5 out of 5
144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, NSW
The price is ฿6,960 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿6,960
฿7,656 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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
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 ฿3,757 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,757
฿4,133 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Stunning water views of the river, wildlife and boats."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Wollongbar Motel

Wollongbar Motel

3.5 out of 5
19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (782 reviews)
"Great accommodation walking distance to town for 5 adults. Dated bathroom but good enough for us!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around West 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
Ballina which includes a beach

East Ballina

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

East Ballina
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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
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
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

West Ballina Travel Guide