Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Big Prawn (14 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Lake Ainsworth / Ti Tree Lake (10 min) Sharpes Beach (2 min)
Long, sandy beach cove lined with rocks, featuring modest waves attracting surfers. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (8 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Pat Morton Lookout (3 min) Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (10 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Shelly Beach (6 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (10 min) Australian Seabird Rescue (15 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Ballina Visitor Information Centre (10 min) Broken Head Nature Reserve (19 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Lake Ainsworth (9 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Tallow Beach (23 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Boulder Beach (15 min)
A short walk from a small parking lot leads to this rocky beach with dark sand & lush cliffs. | 
