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 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.
Boulder Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boulder Beach during your trip to Ballina? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Top hotels in West Ballina
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was very clean. There is a Restaurant attached, which serves lovely food at very affordable prices and I received a free continental breakfast as part of my booking which was really nice.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
Location, helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Room was spacious and clean. The AC was nice and cold during the hot summer. Very central location but was quiet at night. There is after hour check in service which was great. Only complain is that the phone to TV connection was not great, kept dropping out and we have tried multiple devices with ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Lodge was great, we were upgraded. Aircon failed day 2, fixed for day 3. Disappointed the keg bar wasn't open evenings. Nice vibe on the park, friendly campers. Perfect for a quiet chill out break. Not a party site!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Glen Villa Resort
Easy registration, secure compound
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Elements of Byron
Do not book the Studio room! Upgrade to the Villa or don’t stay here. The Studio rooms are barely bigger than a prison cell and are nowhere near 5 star hotel quality. The property is neat and the staff are so nice. Just don’t book the Studio rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Ballina
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
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, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
