Skennars Head Travel Guide
Ballina
Visit Skennars Head
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.
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.
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.
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 Skennars Head
Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina
Comforting and adequate for our needs
Reviewed on 11 Aug 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
The Cubana Ballina
Fresh decor, clean room, friendly reception. Walls aren’t very sound proof though, can hear neighbours talking.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Skennars Head
East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.
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.
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Jockey Club.
West Ballina
Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
