Seven Mile Brewing Co is a family owned and operated independent craft brewery based in Ballina, Northern Rivers, NSW. With the local community and producers in mind they have a simple mission – to craft the best beer possible.

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon their fresh craft beers and a rotating roster of food trucks create a relaxed, fun and delicious experience for the senses.

Located right next to Ballina Airport and only 25 minutes drive from Byron Bay, this is a brewery you’ll want to come back to.

Gather By is a community-centric agribusiness dedicated to producing and marketing rare, pure, and potent Australian Manuka Honey. Partnering with beekeepers, farmers, and Indigenous landholders along the east coast of Australia, the company is helping to build a stronger, more sustainable honey industry.

Headquartered next to the Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, Gather By is revitalising Australia’s Manuka honey industry while ensuring all honey is sustainably harvested from Medicinal Honey Forests.

Pick up a jar locally at their gift shop or visit their website to shop online and learn more about this extraordinary business.

Don’t let the name fool you. The Ballina Industrial Estate is much more than mechanics and trade businesses. Behind the roller doors lies a thriving community of food producers, specialty coffee roasters, local artists, salvage shopping, a brewery and unique experiences. Spend a day discovering this unexpected side of Ballina.

Zoom Coffee is an award winning NSW north coast Company with smart branding, even slicker technology and a passion for their product located in Ballina. Recognising the value of finding the best coffee farmers from around the world, the Zoom Coffee team has done all of the hard work for the coffee-lover, sourcing the finest coffee beans from ethical coffee farms and then roasting them in a small batch roaster to bring out the best flavours.

Zoom Coffee has won an abundance of awards including the Bronze Medal three years running in the ‘Equal Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Awards’, for the highly-competitive ‘Organic’ and ‘Australian Grown’ category.

With a lifetime of experience and an unwavering passion for flavour, master roaster Mark Bullivant is one of the most respected figures in the coffee industry. His deep knowledge and dedication to the craft have shaped a career committed to producing exceptional coffee, from rare and exotic varieties under the Mark Bullivant Coffee brand to his celebrated local single origin, Byron Blue. Grown in the rich volcanic soils of the Northern Rivers, Byron Blue reflects the unique character and quality of the region.

Mark lives and breathes coffee, and when he’s not tending to the Byron Blue Coffee Estate, he welcomes visitors to his Ballina warehouse-a true haven for coffee enthusiasts. Inside, you’ll find an extraordinary collection of specialty beans sourced from around the world, fascinating coffee equipment, his beloved gas-fired roaster and, of course, a coffee machine ready to brew one of his signature blends. A visit with Mark offers an inspiring glimpse into the artistry of coffee roasting and the remarkable flavours born from his lifelong dedication.

This beautiful gallery showcases the vibrant and distinctive silk paintings of Kim Michelle Toft, whose work is celebrated for its rich colour, flowing movement and deep connection to the natural world. Her vivid, hand-painted silks and environmental children’s books inspired by the underwater world are widely admired and make stunning gifts or striking statement pieces for the home.

Visitors can also take part in a hands-on silk painting workshop led by Kim herself. With more than 30 years of experience, Kim is a passionate and accomplished tutor, offering a welcoming introduction to the art of silk painting. During the four-hour workshop, participants create their own silk artwork (30cm x 40cm) to take home.

No drawing experience is required. Participants begin by tracing a chosen design from Kim’s extensive collection of nature-inspired artworks. Gold gutta is then applied before painting the silk with dyes and brushes, creating luminous colour within the flowing outlines.

All materials are provided, making it an easy and enjoyable creative experience. A short break is included while the gutta dries, with time to relax or enjoy a snack.

A visit here is a wonderful way to experience Ballina’s creative spirit and enjoy unique local art at its finest.

Learn how to skate with Truckstop Skate School. With over 35 years of skateboarding experience and their own private all-weather facility in Ballina, they can guarantee some serious knowledge will be handed down, rain, hail or shine!

Truckstop Sk8 offer Private/High-Performance One-on-one lessons, nine-week School Term lessons and School Holiday skate programs. They also offer open nights for men and women. They even cater for Birthday Parties! Shop apparel and skate accessories.

So no matter what you want to learn or what you want to do on a skateboard, they have you covered. Any and all skill levels are welcome.

Bun Coffee in Byron Bay has a new location in Ballina, specialising in certified organic, fair trade, Rainforest Alliance, and Australian-grown coffees. They have been roasting since 2005. Come and discover the best coffee in Ballina!

Lifeworks Pilates is a Northern Rivers Pilates studio based in the community of Ballina. Their mission is to help you to feel stronger, more flexible, balanced, and more energised.

Delivering Reformer Pilates, Mat/barre and Clinical, all instructors at Lifeworks have completed rigorous training to provide you with safe and effective workouts that are also fun!

The team at Lifeworks Pilates is dedicated to ensuring that each member of the small classes or private lessons receives individual care and attention and exercises are adapted when necessary.

Old Quarter is the home of Daily Happy! They are Australia’s only specialty coffee roastery that sources, roasts, samples and brews 100% Southeast Asian green beans. At Old Quarter, their mission is to improve the lives of the coffee farmers and their community through Social Impact, being better than Fair Trade and Fair Value Exchange by creating 100% traceable, sustainable and quality ethical coffee.

Located in the Ballina Industrial Estate, their cafe menu is a combination of healthy, fresh and tasty treats and you will always be greeted with a smile. Enjoy alfresco seating while sipping on Old Quarters evolving specialty coffee offering or buy their newest limited release “Laos Good Drop” to take home, where 10 percent from every bag sold goes directly to building a water well for the farmers who grew it! Now that’s a Good Drop!

Sisu Recovery is a premium wellness and recovery centre in Ballina, in the heart of the Northern Rivers. Designed to support physical recovery and mental wellbeing, this modern facility offers a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgemental space for locals and visitors to relax, recharge and restore.

Ideal for athletes, active travellers and wellness enthusiasts, Sisu Recovery combines state-of-the-art facilities with evidence-based recovery practices. The centre features a spacious 12-person sauna, offering both infrared and traditional sauna sessions to assist with detoxification, improve circulation and ease muscle tension.

For those embracing cold water therapy, Sisu Recovery provides three hydrogen-infused ice baths, with temperatures ranging from 4°C to 16°C. Guests can tailor their experience to suit their comfort level, making it suitable for beginners through to experienced ice bath users. Cold immersion supports muscle recovery, reduces inflammation and promotes overall wellbeing.

Whether recovering after a surf, workout or a day exploring the Ballina Coast and Hinterland, Sisu Recovery delivers a premium wellness experience focused on balance, relaxation and revitalisation.

Virtual Golf Centre Ballina is the premier indoor golf facility in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Using state-of-the-art golf simulator technology, the virtual golf centre provides an experience for all golf lovers. New and old.

Whether you are a golf pro, golf nut, hacker, social golfer or a family, they have the facilities for you to enjoy.

With a state-of-the-art golf simulator and tracking system, it’s the best way to fine-tune your game or just enjoy playing some of the best courses in the world, like Augusta or St Andrews.

Now elevating the entertainment even further, the centre also features two high-tech, top-of-the-line virtual car simulators. These cutting-edge racing pods bring Formula 1 action to life, giving visitors the chance to test their skills as an F1 driver and feel the rush of motorsport in a safe, immersive environment. Whether you’re a young aspiring racer or simply keen to try something new, it’s an adrenaline-charged addition that makes Virtual Golf Centre Ballina a true all-round entertainment hub.

There is also a licensed bar and food to enjoy in the comfort of the air-conditioned premises. Enjoy your favourite sporting events on the big screen or just chill out listening to some great tunes while playing golf.

Located in the heart of the Ballina Industrial Estate, the Ballina Jockey Club offers more than just thrilling race days, it’s a dynamic venue set against a picturesque backdrop of tranquil lakes, lush gardens and rural surrounds.

The Ballina Racecourse and Function Centre features modern facilities that cater to every taste, making it an ideal location for a wide range of events. From exciting club race meets held each month to private functions and community events, the space offers flexibility, charm, and convenience all in one. The Ballina Jockey Club Conference & Function team are specialists, experienced in transforming concepts, visions or dreams into sensational events.

One of the unique features of the location of Ballina Jockey Club includes privacy for your function, which sets us apart from other venues. Close to the Ballina/Byron airport, this is very popular with attendees and efficient for event organizers. Because the club is not open to the public, you get exclusive use of all facilities for the duration of the function.

Whether you’re in it for the thrill of the track or looking for a unique event venue, Ballina Jockey Club delivers a winning experience.