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

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 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

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.

Ballina Racecourse

Things to do

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Rp513.015
per adult
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

Rp1.350.591
per adult
Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

Rp1.350.591
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour

Rp785.227
per adult
Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour
Ballina Surf School

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

Rp1.884.545
per adult
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson

Rp680.530
per adult
Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson
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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 Rp1.929.952 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.929.952
Rp2.122.947 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and professionally run."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Owen Street & Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is Rp1.781.494 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.781.494
Rp1.959.643 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (802 reviews)
"Clean and large room"

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina

3 out of 5
329 River St, Ballina, NSW
The price is Rp1.656.789 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.656.789
Rp1.822.468 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (330 reviews)
"Its recently renovated and in pristine condition. Presents well and in good position. I was able to walk for dinner options. It was quiet and staff were very welcoming"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

The Cubana Ballina
Ballina Homestead Motel

Ballina Homestead Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is Rp1.811.146 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.811.146
Rp1.992.304 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (823 reviews)
"Nice, clean and spacious property!"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Ballina Homestead Motel
Coast Inn Motel

Coast Inn Motel

3 out of 5
311 River Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is Rp1.583.501 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.583.501
Rp1.741.905 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Saunders Oval and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Coast Inn 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 Rp1.633.036 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.633.036
Rp1.796.340 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
Steve
"Great location for our needs."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

River Street 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 Shelly Beach and Lighthouse 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, Angels Beach and Sharpe's 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