Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Summerland Farm (17 min) Ballina Visitor Information Centre (5 min) Shelly Beach (9 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Australian Seabird Rescue (10 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (6 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Richmond River Light (8 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Classic Aero Adventure Flights (8 min) Northern Rivers Community Gallery (19 min) Big Prawn (4 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Shaws Bay (11 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Broken Head Nature Reserve (30 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (8 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Lake Ainsworth (19 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. North Wall Ballina (10 min) | 
