About Us
The friendly staff at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre offer a complete holiday booking service as well as maps, brochures and the local knowledge to help you make the most of your Northern Rivers adventure. We are open everyday from 9am - 5pm including public holidays.
Contact us at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre on 02 6686 3484, drop in and see us at the corner of River Street & Las Balsas Plaza, Ballina or email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located just 5kms from Ballina's CBD and is serviced daily by regional and national carriers including Jetstar, Rex and Virgin Blue.
Click here for up to date flight schedules for all carriers servicing the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport ~ www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/cmst/ballina004/view_doc.asp?id=427&cat=53.
The Airport's facilities include;
- VIP/Business Lounge
- Licensed cafe
- ATM
- Car storage
- Car rental operators
- Taxi rank and complimentary taxi phone
- Limousine pick up area
- Coach transfer operators
- Local bus stop
Eating out Ballina Shire
Ballina is renowned for its fabulous fresh seafood, so you will find an abundance of eateries featuring the very best of the catch.
Getting To Ballina Shire
Ballina is located on the north coast of New South Wales and is bordered by the sparkling Pacific Ocean and lush green hills of the hinterland. Whether you are travelling by air, road or rail, from north, south, east or west, your journey will be a spectacularly scenic and ejoyable one!
Kayaking Ballina Waters
Think you know Ballina? Until you have experienced a paddle along the pristine waters around Ballina Island, exploring the mangrove forests and extending your kayaking skills in a safe friendly environment
Marketing Prospectus
Thank you for your interest in the 2012/13 Ballina Coast and Hinterland marketing prospectus. To download a copy of the prospectus please click here.
Katie Hanna, Visitor Services Officer at Ballina Shire Council, is available to discuss the prospectus on 1800 777 666 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mary's La Boutique - Gifts, Jewellery and Souvenirs
10% discount on all sales over $10
152 River Street, Ballina
Phone: 6686 2662
Privacy
Your privacy is protected by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). Personal information is collected to allow the Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Shire Council to process your request.
Your full name, address, email address and phone number are required each time you make a booking on discoverballina.com and whenever you submit a query, suggestion or request assistance with a booking. Provision of the information is voluntary, however if sufficient information is not provided Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Shire Council will not be able to process the application.
Your personal information is disclosed to our contractors who provide the booking service or who are forwarded the information requested.
Your personal information is used to respond to requests for products and services. Information collected is used to charge your credit card, deliver your booking confirmation electronically, contact you for customer service purposes, to make changes or cancellations to your booking, or to respond to questions or suggestions.
Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Shire Council do no not disclose information except as follows; Accommodation suppliers are provided with your information to process the booking request. Information about someone posting a threat to such a customer fraud or harm to others may be disclosed. Although Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Shire Council offers accommodation from reputable suppliers, there have been no specific limitations placed on suppliers regarding the use or disclosure of your information.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of suppliers whose accommodation you purchase on discoverballina.com
For any questions regarding your privacy please contact Council's Privacy Management Plan or contact the Privacy Officer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Welcome
2011 visitor guide out now!
Welcome to the Ballina Coast and Hinterland - in the heart of the Northern Rivers of NSW.
With lush subtropical rainforests, 32 kms of pristine, sandy beaches and crystal clear waterways, lakes and estuaries and the vast reaches of the Richmond River, the Ballina Coast and Hinterland is truly a natural wonder.
Come spend some time with us and you'll soon discover why visitors, 'sea changers' and 'tree changers' flock to this area.