Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 5
Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (11 min) Lake Ainsworth (17 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Big Prawn (6 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (5 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Ballina Visitor Information Centre (4 min) Shaws Bay (7 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (4 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Broken Head Nature Reserve (27 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Richmond River Light (5 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. North Wall Ballina (6 min) Australian Seabird Rescue (9 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Summerland Farm (19 min) Ballina Head Lookout (5 min) Shelly Beach (6 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. | 
