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 Visitor Information Centre

After visiting Ballina Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.

Ballina Visitor Information Centre

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

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Rp1.372.999
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Rp521.527
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Mullumbimby

Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour

Rp2.341.548
per adult
Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head

Rp691.821
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Lennox Head
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Rp796.288
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour
Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Broken Head Aboriginal Tour

Rp796.288
per adult
Broken Head Aboriginal 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 Rp1.878.478 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.878.478
Rp2.066.357 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel and apartment were as described online with plenty of space. The apartment was well equiped with everything we needed, including outdoor rugs for the cool evenings. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and available via the 24hr reception if needed. Views from our room were spectacular with views ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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 Rp1.707.996 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp1.707.996
Rp1.878.796 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (315 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Ballina Homestead Motel

Ballina Homestead Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
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! (806 reviews)
"Customer service is always 2nd to none, always clean"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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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 Rp1.734.006 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp1.734.006
Rp1.907.407 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (783 reviews)
"Will stay again if passing through"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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 Rp1.589.506 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp1.589.506
Rp1.748.456 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (360 reviews)
"Motel was well located, close to town and was clean, with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

River Street Motel
Almare Tourist Motel

Almare Tourist Motel

3 out of 5
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is Rp1.493.172 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.493.172
Rp1.642.489 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (557 reviews)
"Great service, great breakfast, good management"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Almare Tourist 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 Ballina Golf Club and Shelly 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, Sharpe's Beach and Angels 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