Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide 2024

Towns & Villages

Laid-back Lennox Head is situated halfway between Ballina and Byron Bay. The main street runs alongside the beautiful Seven Mile Beach and is home to quirky boutiques, retail shops and some of the best cafés and restaurants in the Northern Rivers.

Lennox Head

Skennars Head

Skennars Head is located between Ballina & Lennox Head and home to popular Sharpes Beach. It is the ideal location to begin your exploration of the Coastal Recreation Path.

East Ballina

East Ballina is the home to Ballina’s calm waterways and pristine beaches. A haven for beach lovers, surfers and eco-adventurers. Offering great cafés and restaurants with sweeping ocean views, waterfront caravan parks and the region’s best playground.

Ballina

Centred on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River, Ballina is the social and commercial hub of the region. The main street is lined with cafes, shops and picnic areas to relax by the river. Ballina strikes the perfect balance of a small town feel with the convenience of a regional city.

South Ballina

Embark on the picturesque journey from Ballina to South Ballina, crossing the Richmond River aboard the Burns Point Vehicle Ferry. This serene locale is perfect for fishing and bird watching, with its long stretches of quiet beaches that seem to transport you a million miles away.