Travel Information

Pet Friendly Accommodation

Ballina Coast and Hinterland has a range of pet friendly accommodation on offer.

Caravan and Holiday Parks

Ballina Lakeside Holiday Park - 6686 3953 - www.ballinalakeside.com.au

Ballina Beach Village - 6686 3347 - www.ballinabeachvillage.com.au

Ballina Waterfront Village - 6686 2984

Sandalwood Caravan Park - 6683 4221 

Motels

Ballina Travellers Lodge - 6686 6737 - www.ballinatravellerslodge.com.au  

Self Contained 

Angels Beach Lodge - 6686 5253 - www.angelsbeach.com  

Shelley Beach Retreat - 6686 6593 

Lakesong Lennox Head - 6619 0225 - www.lakesong.com.au  

Alstonville Country Cottages - 6628 1696 - www.alstonvillecottages.com 

Samsara Studios - 6687 8585 - www.samsarastudio.com.au  

Pet Friendly Beaches

Dogs are permitted on the following beaches:

  • Sharpes Beach, Skennars Head - leash required
  • Angels Beach, East Ballina - leash required
  • Ballina Spit - leash required
  • Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head (North of Lake Ainsworth) - effective control
  • Patches Beach, South Ballina (500m North and 500m South of access road) - effective control

Dogs are prohibited on all other beaches in the Ballina Shire.

In addition to the beaches above, there are three designated parkland areas within Ballina Shire where you can exercise your dog off leash:

  • Rear of Bicentennial Gardens, Ballina
  • Compton Drive, East Ballina
  • Gap Road, Alstonville