Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Ballina Visitor Information Centre (17 min) Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Australian Seabird Rescue (9 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Classic Aero Adventure Flights (7 min) Shaws Bay (10 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Big Prawn (4 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Richmond River Light (7 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Broken Head Nature Reserve (29 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. North Wall Ballina (9 min) Northern Rivers Community Gallery (12 min) Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (7 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Shelly Beach (8 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Summerland Farm (17 min) Lake Ainsworth (19 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (17 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. | 
