Top Things to do in Ballina Shire
Top Hotels in Ballina Shire
- 1. Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Center
- 2. Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
- 3. Ballina Travellers Lodge Motel
- 4. Ballina Heritage Inn
- 5. Alstonville Settlers Motel
- 6. Coast Inn Motel
- 7. Comfort Inn All Seasons
- 8. Alstonville Country Cottages
- 9. Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
- 10. Chaparral Motel
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The 8 Best Free Things to do in Ballina Shire, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Ballina Shire, Australia including Ballina Visitor Information Centre, Victoria Park Nature Reserve, Thursday Plantation Visitors Centre, Lighthouse Beach, Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail, Killen Falls, Big Prawn, Richmond River Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Ballina Shire
1. Ballina Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
The friendly staff at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre offer a complete Ballina Coast & Hinterland holiday booking service as well as maps, brochures and the local knowledge to help you make the most of your adventure to our region.
Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia
Arrived on Saturday morning and dropped in for all the latest information on the area. The staff member on duty was friendly and full of local information - very helpful. Nice selection of local produce, gifts and souvenirs to purchase and a wide selection of maps and brochures. Make this your first stop.
2. Victoria Park Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We just happened to come across this wonderful nature reserve on a drive. It is one of only 11 such remnants of rainforest remaining in the Far North Coast and has a wonderful diversity of rainforest species. We visited just after the rent rain event so the 300 metre boardwalk was strewn with branches and leaves and even a fallen tree. The walk was wonderful and we really like seeing the Strangler Figs and the liana vines and listening to the calls of so many birds. There is a nice grassy picnic area with tables, a bbq and a drop toilet. There is also an interesting information board.
3. Thursday Plantation Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
From humble beginnings in the harsh bushland of Bungawalbin Swamp, to the serene Tea Tree plantations of Ballina, on the Far North Coast of NSW. Thursday Plantation continues to evolve as a producer of high quality natural health care products. Thursday Plantation is the original Tea Tree company, pioneering the modern Tea Tree industry and setting the standard for quality worldwide.
Reviewed By Elizabeth889 - Main Beach, Australia
Proof that dedication and integrity pays dividends. Now these people who struggled without electricity etc are now supporting others. Their products are great. A good range of products and some super specials.
4. Lighthouse Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By AureliaG727 - Beachmere, Australia
Had a lovely walk, beautiful spot. The sea was rough, wow, but, how wonderful to see. There was a class of high school kids, well behaved and enjoyed the excursion.
5. Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail
6. Killen Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By B17H
Best to go after it has rained and there is a decent waterflow. Waterfall was flowing well when we went so the water was nice and clean. Beautiful spot, best in the morning when there aren't many people doing the walk. Not far from the car park. Lots of mosquitos when we went.
7. Big Prawn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia
They really grow the prawns up in the Richmond River and at $35 a kilo for king prawns it’s worth a fortune. Seriously it’s big, it’s gaudy and so typically Australian. It’s brilliant and worth going to Bunnings for.
8. Richmond River Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Cobbadog - Coopernook, Australia
This is a sweet little light house built on a designed used up and down the coast. Below is a lookout with a short walking trail.
