Alstonville Heritage Trail
Starting at the Crawford House Museum and finishing at the Federal Hotel, this trail will introduce the historical delights of Alstonville
Ballina Pathways
Ballina has over 14 kilometers of shared pathways perfect for cycling, jogging, skateboarding, rollerblading or walking.
Beaches of Ballina Shire
The Ballina Coastline is simply stunning. Whether it's relaxing on the beach with a book, or enjoying a refreshing swim, exploring historical headlands or building a sandcastle with the kids the Beaches of Ballina Shire have it all.
Bird Watching in Ballina Shire
The Ballina Shire is alive with exciting and diverse wildlife. Connect back with nature at one of our designated bird watching zones
Eating Out in 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.
Explore Wardell Walkabout
On 26 August 1828 Captain Henry Rous anchored the naval frigate HMS Rainbow at the mouth of the Richmond River which was named after the Duke of Richmond
Flying High Over Ballina
Take a joy flight in a fixed wing aircraft or buzz around in a helicopter. Whichever, you will get a birds eye view of the fabulous coastline and the hinterland of the Northen Rivers
Jingi Wahla Reconciliation Tunnel Murals
The mural was designed and painted in 2004 by Bundjalung artist Susan Anderson, Vivienne Simpson, Priscilla Sutor and Steven Sutor.
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
Lake Ainsworth
Lake Ainsworth was named after James Ainsworth, Thomas Ainsworth's son. The Ainsworth's were one of the first European families to take up land in the region, settling on the North Head of Ballina in 1847.
Nightcap National Park
Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area are situated in far north-eastern New South Wales, around a 45 minute drive from Ballina.
Northern Rivers Markets
There's a craft, a car-boot or a farmers market, somewhere in the Northern Rivers every weekend.
Norton Street Heritage Trail
In 1887, a travelling correspondent wrote, 'on the north side of Ballina runs a broad straight road, at the corner of which is a little post office