Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 5
Arakwal National Park (24 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Macadamia Castle (14 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Big Prawn (15 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (11 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Beach Byron Bay (23 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Lake Ainsworth / Ti Tree Lake (8 min) Broken Head Nature Reserve (18 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Pat Morton Lookout (5 min) Main Beach (25 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Boulder Beach (5 min)
A short walk from a small parking lot leads to this rocky beach with dark sand & lush cliffs. Ballina Visitor Information Centre (11 min) Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (9 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Lake Ainsworth (8 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Tallow Beach (22 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (11 min) | 
