Adventure and Sports
If your idea of a holiday involves a little adrenaline then you won't be disappointed. From mountain bike trails and coastal rides to quality golf courses and indoor sports centres, there’s plenty of room to play.
Skate parks and pump tracks keep things rolling for all ages, while paintball fields turn friendly competition into full-scale fun. Take to the skies with scenic flights for a bird’s-eye view of the coastline, or head offshore for deep sea fishing where the real bragging rights begin.
Whether you’re chasing thrills, fine-tuning your swing or just looking for an active way to explore the coast, Ballina makes it easy to move and play.
Air Adventures
There’s nothing quite like seeing the coastline from the air. Sweeping headlands, dramatic clifftops and uninterrupted natural beauty come together for a perspective that’s hard to beat. From May to September, scenic flights also offer a front-row seat to the annual whale migration
Or opt for an aerobatic adventure flight or a poli-glide experience that delivers a bit more of a thrill.
Water Adventures
On the water, Ballina shines. Cruise into the sunset along the river, spot whales offshore on bard a whale watching tour, or dive into a surf lesson at Ballina or Lennox Head.
Paddle by SUP in Shaws Bay, skipper your own hired BBQ boat, or head out deep sea fishing. Easy going or adrenaline-fuelled, the choice is yours - just add water.
Land Adventures
Land-based adventures in Ballina cover all terrain. Hit the mountain bike or pump track, hire a cruiser and explore the coastal paths or join a guided motorcycle tour through the hinterland.
Indoors, ten pin bowling, virtual golf and car simulators keep things competitive. Slow it down with guided nature hikes - proof that adventure doesn’t always mean fast.
