Key Experiences

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 and near this little printing office of the local newspaper, the Ballina Pilot. At the end of the thoroughfare are the massive timber wharf and crane opposite Jarrett's Marine View Hotel whence a good panoramic view is obtained of the mouth of the river.'

Visitors today can still picture this description of Norton Street which was wide enough to allow for the later planting of Norfol pine trees and view that panorama from Meldrum Park which is half way along the Norton Street Heritage Trail.

Norton Street with its past mix of residential and commercial properties and string of community minded residents presents glimpses of Ballinas early history.

Pick up a Norton Street Heritage Trial fromt the Ballina Visitor Information Centre, 6 River Street, Ballina then cross the road and start your journey back in time.