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 District Hospital
If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.
Boulder Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boulder Beach during your trip to Ballina? Wander the beautiful beaches 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.
Things to do
Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
Byron Bay Day Tour Include The Farm With Chinese Speaking Guide
From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour
Byron Bay Gold Coast Brisbane Noosa Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour
Top hotels in Skennars Head
Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina
Glen Villa Resort
Comfortable, but felt it was overpriced.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
The resort was easy to get to via the ferry. The staff were all very friendly and our cabin was clean, but could do with upgrading the stove. The beach walk was a pleasant stroll away and the resort pool was amazing
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Sebel Byron Bay
Clean and modern rooms with everything you needed
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Clean room and good location.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Waves Byron Bay
Close to everything, beach, restaurants and lighthouse all short walking distance. Nice spacious room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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.
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
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.
West Ballina
Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
