The 10 Best Things to do in Ballina, New South Wales

April 9, 2022 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Ballina, Australia including Ballina Head Lookout, North Wall, Shelly Beach, South Ballina Beach, Ballina Visitor Information Centre, Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum, Lighthouse Beach, Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail, Big Prawn, Richmond River Lighthouse.
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1. Ballina Head Lookout

Suvla St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Ballina Head Lookout

Reviewed By M3195TEchrisa - Oakleigh, Australia

We were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins, great walk up to the lighthouse from here, we watched people, dolphins and the water,

2. North Wall

Brighton St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

North Wall

3. Shelly Beach

Shelly beach rd, Ballina, New South Wales Australia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Shelly Beach

4. South Ballina Beach

South Ballina beach rd, Ballina, New South Wales Australia
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

South Ballina Beach

5. Ballina Visitor Information Centre

2-4 River St, Ballina, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia +61 1800 777 666 [email protected] https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/byron-bay-area/ballina/visitor-information-centres/ballina-visitor-information-centre
Excellent
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Ballina Visitor Information Centre

The friendly staff at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre offer a complete Ballina Coast & Hinterland holiday booking service as well as maps, brochures and the local knowledge to help you make the most of your adventure to our region.

Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia

Arrived on Saturday morning and dropped in for all the latest information on the area. The staff member on duty was friendly and full of local information - very helpful. Nice selection of local produce, gifts and souvenirs to purchase and a wide selection of maps and brochures. Make this your first stop.

6. Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum

Regatta Avenue, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia +61 2 6681 1002 http://www.ballinamaritimemuseum.org.au
Excellent
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum

Reviewed By petermK8642RM - Maleny, Australia

This is the biggest navel museum in Southern Hemisphere and has lots to see. Run by volunteers it has so much to see with La Balsa raft and many boat models. Well worth a visit if n area.

7. Lighthouse Beach

Lighthouse Parade, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Lighthouse Beach

Reviewed By AureliaG727 - Beachmere, Australia

Had a lovely walk, beautiful spot. The sea was rough, wow, but, how wonderful to see. There was a class of high school kids, well behaved and enjoyed the excursion.

8. Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail

Kingsford Smith Drive, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail

9. Big Prawn

507 River St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia +61 2 6618 5600 http://www.discoverballina.com.au/v1/attractions-and-activities/ballina/294-big-prawn
Excellent
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4.0 based on 308 reviews

Big Prawn

Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia

They really grow the prawns up in the Richmond River and at $35 a kilo for king prawns it’s worth a fortune. Seriously it’s big, it’s gaudy and so typically Australian. It’s brilliant and worth going to Bunnings for.

10. Richmond River Lighthouse

Harbourview St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478 Australia http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/NSW/Richmond%20River/Richmond%20River.htm
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Richmond River Lighthouse

Reviewed By Cobbadog - Coopernook, Australia

This is a sweet little light house built on a designed used up and down the coast. Below is a lookout with a short walking trail.

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