Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 5
Richmond River Light (6 min) Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Shaws Bay (8 min) Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (10 min) Big Prawn (5 min) Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Shelly Beach (6 min) This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. North Wall Ballina (7 min) Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (5 min) Beach, surfing, and great white shark Australian Seabird Rescue (8 min) Sea turtles, history, and turtles Ballina Head Lookout (5 min) Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (17 min) Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Lake Ainsworth (17 min) Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. Broken Head Nature Reserve (27 min) 240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. Ballina Visitor Information Centre (18 min) Summerland Farm (18 min) Macadamia Castle (14 min) Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. |