Ballina Central Travel Guide

Ballina

Ballina featuring a bay or harbour
Ballina featuring street scenes and an administrative building
Ballina showing a bay or harbour and outdoor art
Ballina featuring an administrative building and street scenes
Ballina showing an administrative building and street scenes

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 Fair Shopping Centre

3/5(5 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 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

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

Things to do

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

฿1,460
per adult
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

฿1,037
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

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

฿2,730
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

฿2,730
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

฿3,810
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

฿1,870
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
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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 ฿4,851 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,851
฿5,336 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Mixed feelings about this property. The staff were great - friendly & accomodating. The property was clean"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina

3 out of 5
329 River St, Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,440 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,440
฿3,784 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
"Second time visit and the high standards have been maintained."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Comfort Inn All Seasons

Comfort Inn All Seasons

3 out of 5
301 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,405 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,405
฿3,746 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the recently renovated rooms it was done very well and very comfortable the bathroom was spacious and the room was spotless. The reception lady was welcoming and helpful . We had an overnight stay and could walk to nearby restaurants for dinner. Overall very pleased with the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn All Seasons
Ballina Homestead Motel

Ballina Homestead Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,551 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿3,551
฿3,906 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
"pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Ballina Homestead Motel
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Owen Street & Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,492
฿3,842 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Absolutely immaculate, helpful staff, and spacious with a useful kitchenette."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
River Street Motel

River Street Motel

3 out of 5
285-287 River Street, Satnavmay require 285 Pac Hwy West, Ballina, NSW
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,201
฿3,522 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (376 reviews)
"Bed was a bit hard"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

River Street Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

East Ballina
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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
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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

Ballina Central Travel Guide