| a 12-minute walk from the ballina naval and maritime museum, this down-to-earth motel is 5 km from lighthouse beach. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. straightforward rooms feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as minifridges. parking is available. an apartment adds a kitchen, and a living and dining area. there's an outdoor saltwater pool, as well as guest laundry facilities. some have balconies, sitting areas, sofabeds and/or whirlpool baths
Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Macadamia Castle (16 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Richmond River Light (7 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (7 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Broken Head Nature Reserve (29 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (13 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Shaws Bay (9 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (7 min) Summerland Farm (17 min) Shelly Beach (8 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Ballina Visitor Information Centre (13 min) North Wall Ballina (8 min) Ballina Head Lookout (7 min) Big Prawn (4 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Australian Seabird Rescue (9 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Lake Ainsworth (19 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. | 
