West Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina
Visit West 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.
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.
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 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 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

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Byron Bay Day Tour Include The Farm With Chinese Speaking Guide

Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Top hotels in West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Was a little disappointed with the all you can eat buffet. We dined at 6.45 and the food on offer was very minimal and not restocked.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
Clean and helpful stakk
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Perfect little spot for our overnight stay as we were heading further South. Clean & Tidy - really friendly staff & the grounds are well maintained & kept. Simple but effective, would recommend to family & friends.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Clean, great location friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
Such a cool cabin. Really big and great with dogs as it was fully fenced. Great facilities.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Elements of Byron
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
Other neighbourhoods around West Ballina

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

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

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

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.

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.

