Ballina is located on the north coast of New South Wales and is bordered by the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the 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 enjoyable one!

By Air...

The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located 5 kilometres from Ballina's CBD and is serviced daily by regional and national carriers including Jetstar, Regional Express and Virgin Australia. Direct flights are available to and from Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle.

By Road...

Ballina is located at the juncture of the Pacific and Bruxner Highways and is within an easy drive of many regional and state hubs. Listed below are approximate distances and driving times from neighbouring centres:

Alstonville - 13 klms - 14 minutes

Bangalow - 26 klms - 25 minutes

Brisbane Airport - 200 klms - 2 hours 30 minutes

Byron Bay - 37 klms - 37 minutes

Casino - 62 klms - 1 hour

Coffs Harbour - 207 klms - 2 hours 17 minutes

Evans Head - 38 klms - 45 minutes

Grafton - 132 klms - 1 hour 50 minutes

Coolangatta Airport - 92 klms - 1 hour 20 minutes

Kyogle - 75 klms - 1 hour 20 minutes

Lennox Head - 12 klms - 15 minutes

Lismore - 31 klms - 37 minutes

Maroochydore - 300 klms - 4 hours

Nimbin - 62 klms - 1 hour

Port Macquarie - 370 klms - 5 hours

Sydney - 740 klms - 9 hours 30 minutes

Yamba - 97 klms - 1 hour 20 minutes

By Coach...

Ballina is serviced by Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia.

By Rail...

CountryLink Rail stops at Casino Railway Station daily. CountryLink provide transfers from Casino to Ballina included in the cost of your ticket.