East Ballina Travel Guide

Ballina

A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a rocky breakwater in the background.
A beach with waves, a rocky breakwater, and people walking along the shore.
A beach with a paved path, greenery, and people on the sand.
A coastal beach with turquoise waters, sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.
A sandy beach with waves, people, and some greenery.

Stay near popular East Ballina attractions

Ballina Golf Club

8.2/10 (44 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ballina at Ballina Golf Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

฿1,144
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

฿4,204
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Byron Bay: Waterfalls and Hidden Gems Day Tour

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

฿3,013
per adult
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Byron Bay: Sea Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Turtles

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

฿2,079
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

฿2,079
per adult
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

฿2,306
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
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Top hotels in East Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive East Ballina NSW
The price is ฿4,412 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,412
฿4,412 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent) East Ballina NSW
The price is ฿4,289 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿4,289
฿4,718 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Lighthouse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (611 reviews)
"Clean convenient location. Pool was closed fire renovation but spa was good."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Ballina Beach Resort
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street East Ballina NSW
The price is ฿6,255 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,255
฿6,255 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"Very clean, wonderful location and great place to stay near the ocean"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

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 ฿9,014 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿9,014
฿9,014 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"The stay was quite enjoyable.. all amenities were clean and tidy.. staff were excellent.."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Quality Hotel Ballina

Quality Hotel Ballina

2 out of 5
Corner Compton Drive and Cedar Crescent, 76 Ballina NSW
Stay at this resort in Ballina. Enjoy a sauna, a business centre and a garden. Popular attractions Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach are located nearby.
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Quality Hotel Ballina
Waves Byron Bay

Waves Byron Bay

4.5 out of 5
35 Lawson Street Byron Bay NSW
The price is ฿7,666 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿7,666
฿8,433 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews)
"The location is great, only a 2-3 mini walk to the beach. The rooms are very clean, modern and spacious, The bathroom was especially nice, very luxurious. The reception staff lady was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Waves Byron Bay
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Where to stay in East Ballina

Find the best East Ballina areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sandy beach with waves, a wooden fence, and greenery.

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.

A palm tree by the beach with waves in the background.

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.

A large shrimp sculpture in an outdoor setting.

Ballina Central

While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Racecourse.

Lighthouse at Ballina Head

Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and the ocean.

West Ballina

Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

East Ballina Travel Guide