Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 8
Big Prawn (7 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Shaws Bay (7 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Lake Ainsworth (17 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Macadamia Castle (18 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Australian Seabird Rescue (11 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Ballina Visitor Information Centre (2 min) Shelly Beach (5 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Broken Head Nature Reserve (27 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Ballina Head Lookout (5 min) Richmond River Light (5 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. North Wall Ballina (6 min) Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (4 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Summerland Farm (20 min) Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (3 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (10 min) | 
