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Beaches · Ballina
Angel's Beach
Mentioned by local guides as a beach that is often less crowded.
13 min by car

Angel's Beach
11.9 km by car · 7.4 km in a straight line
Photo: John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Beaches · Ballina
Sharpe's Beach
Good for swimming and surfing, and dolphins often show up. The coastal walk to Pat Morton Lookout starts here.
14 min by car

Sharpe's Beach
12.2 km by car · 7.1 km in a straight line
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Beaches · Ballina
Lighthouse Beach
One of the closest beaches to Ballina, next to the lighthouse. Check for lifeguards on the day.
14 min by car

Lighthouse Beach
11.1 km by car · 8 km in a straight line
Photo: Martin7d2, CC BY 2.0
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Beaches · Ballina
Shelly Beach
Described by travel guides as a gentle-wave beach, with BBQ and picnic areas.
15 min by car

Shelly Beach
11.7 km by car · 7.6 km in a straight line
Photo: Nerdge at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Nature · Lennox Head
Pat Morton Lookout
Ocean lookout in Lennox Head, great for watching the surf. Get there by car or on the coastal walk from Sharpes Beach.
18 min by car

Pat Morton Lookout
15.8 km by car · 6.7 km in a straight line
Photo: Tony 1212, CC BY 4.0
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Nature · Ballina
Lighthouse Beach Lookout
Lookout over Lighthouse Beach, next to the Ballina lighthouse.
14 min by car

Lighthouse Beach Lookout
11 km by car · 7.8 km in a straight line
Photo: Martin7d2, CC BY 2.0
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Nature · Ballina
Killen Falls Lookout
Lookout connected to the Killen Falls waterfall.
14 min by car

Killen Falls Lookout
11.9 km by car · 5.6 km in a straight line
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Nature · Byron Shire
Broken Head Nature Reserve
Protected nature reserve on the way to Byron Bay.
26 min by car

Broken Head Nature Reserve
26.2 km by car · 13.9 km in a straight line
Photo: Newystats, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cafés · Ballina
Shelly Beach Cafe
Beachfront café with Pacific views. Serves breakfast, lunch and cakes, with takeout available.
15 min by car

Shelly Beach Cafe
11.4 km by car · 7.7 km in a straight line
1 Shelly Beach Road East Ballina
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Restaurants · Ballina
Che Bon Restaurant
French country cooking with Australian ingredients, in a relaxed setting.
10 min by car

Che Bon Restaurant
8.3 km by car · 6.3 km in a straight line
37-41 Cherry Street
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Restaurants · Lennox Head
Chido Cantina
Mexican restaurant with tacos, burritos and enchiladas, for dine-in or takeout.
16 min by car

Chido Cantina
15 km by car · 6.1 km in a straight line
62 Ballina Street Lennox Head
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Cafés · Ballina
The Belle General
Breakfast and lunch with fresh options and classics, plus espresso, smoothies and house-made juices.
15 min by car

The Belle General
11.6 km by car · 7.5 km in a straight line
12 Shelly Beach Road
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Family · Ballina
The Big Prawn
The giant roadside prawn, a classic Ballina landmark.
13 min by car

The Big Prawn
10.4 km by car · 5.1 km in a straight line
River Street
Photo: cn2480.com.au, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Family · Alstonville
Summerland House Farm
Macadamia and avocado farm with a water park, adventure playground and animals for the kids.
27 min by car

Summerland House Farm
27.8 km by car · 10.8 km in a straight line
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Family · Ballina
Tassiriki Ranch
Ranch with horseback riding and cabins, inland from the coast.
33 min by car

Tassiriki Ranch
22.2 km by car · 12.7 km in a straight line
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Family · Ballina
Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Museum of Ballina’s maritime history.
12 min by car

Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
9.1 km by car · 6.7 km in a straight line
2-10 Regatta Avenue Ballina
Photo: Tony 1212, CC BY 4.0
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The area · Ballina
Richmond River Lighthouse
Lighthouse above the Ballina beaches. Guides mention sunrise views and whales during migration season.
15 min by car

Richmond River Lighthouse
11.2 km by car · 7.7 km in a straight line
6 Harbourview Street, East Ballina
Photo: Brett Matthews from Culburra Beach, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
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The area · Ballina
Northern Rivers Community Gallery
Community art gallery in downtown Ballina, a good pick for rainy days.
10 min by car

Northern Rivers Community Gallery
8.3 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
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The area · Ballina
Thursday Plantation Visitor Centre
Visitor center connected to tea tree production. Check that it’s open before you go.
7 min by car

Thursday Plantation Visitor Centre
5.3 km by car · 2.7 km in a straight line
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The area · Byron Shire
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Byron Bay. Best as a full-day trip, not a quick stop.
33 min by car

Cape Byron Lighthouse
33.8 km by car · 22.3 km in a straight line
Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay
Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0
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Grocery stores · Ballina
Aldi Ballina
The closest grocery store, to stock the kitchenette as soon as you arrive.
7 min by car

Aldi Ballina
5.7 km by car · 4 km in a straight line
2 North Creek Road
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Shopping · Ballina
Ballina Fair
Ballina shopping center, with a Woolworths and other stores.
9 min by car

Ballina Fair
7.1 km by car · 5 km in a straight line
Photo: John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Health and pharmacies · Ballina
TerryWhite Chemmart Ballina
Pharmacy in downtown Ballina.
11 min by car

TerryWhite Chemmart Ballina
8.5 km by car · 6.3 km in a straight line
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Transport · Ballina
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Closest regional airport.
12 min by car

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
8.3 km by car · 3.1 km in a straight line
Photo: Mickydee2066, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Shopping · Ballina
Ballina Central
Shopping center in Ballina.
8 min by car

Ballina Central
6.9 km by car · 5.2 km in a straight line
Photo: John Robert McPherson, CC0
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Grocery stores · Ballina
Woolworths (Ballina Fair)
Grocery store in Ballina, to stock the kitchenette.
9 min by car

Woolworths (Ballina Fair)
7 km by car · 4.9 km in a straight line
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Grocery stores · Ballina
Coles Ballina
Grocery store in Ballina, to stock the kitchenette.
9 min by car

Coles Ballina
7 km by car · 5.2 km in a straight line
95-105 Fox Street
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Health and pharmacies · Ballina
Tintenbar Medical Centre
Health services in Ballina.
9 min by car

Tintenbar Medical Centre
8.9 km by car · 3.3 km in a straight line
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Restaurants · Ballina
Thai By Night
Restaurant in Ballina.
10 min by car

Thai By Night
8.4 km by car · 6.1 km in a straight line
187 River Street Ballina
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Restaurants · Ballina
Ballina RSL
Restaurant in Ballina.
10 min by car

Ballina RSL
8.3 km by car · 6.1 km in a straight line
1 Grant Street Ballina
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Health and pharmacies · Ballina
Ballina District Hospital
In an emergency, call 000.
10 min by car

Ballina District Hospital
7.8 km by car · 5.7 km in a straight line
Cherry Street Ballina
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Cafés · Ballina
Cafe Boker
Café in Ballina, for breakfast or a break.
11 min by car

Cafe Boker
8.7 km by car · 6.5 km in a straight line
31-43 River Street
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Cafés · Ballina
Belle Central
Café in Ballina, for breakfast or a break.
11 min by car

Belle Central
8.5 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
12 Wigmore Arcade
Photo: Mickydee2066, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cafés · Ballina
Kin Local Eatery
Café in Ballina, for breakfast or a break.
11 min by car

Kin Local Eatery
8.6 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
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Cafés · Ballina
Green Coast Coffee
Café in Ballina, for breakfast or a break.
11 min by car

Green Coast Coffee
8.6 km by car · 6.3 km in a straight line
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Restaurants · Ballina
Hey Lady Diner
Bar and diner in downtown Ballina, on River Street.
11 min by car

Hey Lady Diner
8.6 km by car · 6.3 km in a straight line
105 River Street
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Restaurants · Ballina
Rakuu
Restaurant in Ballina.
11 min by car

Rakuu
8.6 km by car · 6.1 km in a straight line
208 River Street Ballina
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Health and pharmacies · Ballina
Ballina Family Medical Centre
Health services in Ballina.
11 min by car

Ballina Family Medical Centre
8.6 km by car · 6.4 km in a straight line
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Restaurants · Ballina
Shaws Bay Hotel
Restaurant in Ballina.
13 min by car

Shaws Bay Hotel
9.7 km by car · 6.9 km in a straight line
3 Brighton Street East Ballina
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Nature · Ballina
The Norman Sharpe Rotary Lookout
Nature in Ballina.
14 min by car

The Norman Sharpe Rotary Lookout
10.7 km by car · 7.3 km in a straight line
Photo: nipper30, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Cafés · Lennox Head
The Point Café
Café in Lennox Head, for breakfast or a break.
16 min by car

The Point Café
14.9 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
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Restaurants · Lennox Head
Coast
Restaurant in Lennox Head.
16 min by car

Coast
15 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
Ballina Street
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Grocery stores · Lennox Head
IGA Lennox Head
Grocery store in Lennox Head, to stock the kitchenette.
16 min by car

IGA Lennox Head
14.8 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
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Beaches · Ballina
Boulder Beach
A beach favored by experienced surfers, south of Lennox Head. Access is on foot, down the headland.
16 min by car

Boulder Beach
14.2 km by car · 6.8 km in a straight line
Photo: Taka Nozaki, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Health and pharmacies · Lennox Head
Lennox Head Pharmacy
Health services in Lennox Head.
16 min by car

Lennox Head Pharmacy
15 km by car · 6.2 km in a straight line
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Health and pharmacies · Lennox Head
Lennox Head Medical Centre
Health services in Lennox Head.
17 min by car

Lennox Head Medical Centre
15.1 km by car · 6 km in a straight line
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Grocery stores · Lennox Head
Woolworths (Epiq, Lennox Head)
Grocery store in Lennox Head, to stock the kitchenette.
18 min by car

Woolworths (Epiq, Lennox Head)
16.7 km by car · 4.8 km in a straight line
Hutley Drive
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Shopping · Lennox Head
Epiq Marketplace
Shopping center in Lennox Head.
18 min by car

Epiq Marketplace
16.7 km by car · 4.8 km in a straight line
5 Snapper Drive
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Nature · Ballina
Ballina Nature Reserve
Nature in Ballina.
19 min by car

Ballina Nature Reserve
16.8 km by car · 3.4 km in a straight line
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Beaches · Ballina
Seven Mile Beach
A long stretch of sand from Lennox Head to Broken Head.
21 min by car

Seven Mile Beach
17.6 km by car · 9 km in a straight line
Photo: Mickydee2066, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nature · Ballina
Richmond River Nature Reserve
Nature in Ballina.
23 min by car

Richmond River Nature Reserve
15.6 km by car · 7.4 km in a straight line
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The area · Alstonville
Crawford House Museum
Local point of interest in Alstonville.
23 min by car

Crawford House Museum
25.3 km by car · 9.8 km in a straight line
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Beaches · Byron Shire
Broken Head Beach
Beach in Byron Shire.
24 min by car

Broken Head Beach
24.7 km by car · 15.2 km in a straight line
Photo: Newystats, CC BY-SA 4.0
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