Gold Coast Airport 1 hr 6
Big Prawn (4 min)
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies. Northern Rivers Community Gallery (19 min) Australian Seabird Rescue (10 min)
Sea turtles, history, and turtles Lighthouse Beach, Ballina (8 min)
Beach, surfing, and great white shark Ballina Visitor Information Centre (5 min) Shelly Beach (9 min)
This stunning, patrolled beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & tidal pools to explore. Classic Aero Adventure Flights (8 min) Broken Head Nature Reserve (30 min)
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings. North Wall Ballina (10 min) Macadamia Castle (15 min)
Bright, relaxed cafe housed in a theme park, offering homemade cakes and macadamia-based meals. Richmond River Light (8 min)
Iconic historic landmark, circa 1866, offering panoramic views in peaceful surroundings. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum (6 min)
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts. Summerland Farm (17 min) Shaws Bay (11 min)
Pretty bay on a river with beaches & spots for picnics, snorkeling, boating & camping. Lake Ainsworth (20 min)
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing. | 
