Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 2
North Wall Ballina (10 min) Shelly Beach (9 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Macadamia Castle (12 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Summerland Farm (21 min) Broken Head Nature Reserve (27 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Classic Aero Adventure Flights (4 min) Lake Ainsworth (18 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Ballina Visitor Information Centre (7 min) Australian Seabird Rescue (6 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (8 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (5 min) Richmond River Light (9 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (8 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Big Prawn (8 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. | 
