Things to Do in Ballina

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Things to Do in Ballina

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Maritime museum with a vast array of model ships and historical exhibits, ideal for family visits. Riverside location provides a scenic backdrop, with ample parking available.
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Quirky roadside attraction featuring a large prawn structure, perfect for a novelty photo op. Relocated by a local hardware chain, it's a fun, quick stop on a coastal drive.
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  • HonestSydGuy
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fantastic experience and well done to the volunteers who manage this beautiful place.

    The model ships are so fascinating and alot of detail has gone into this beautiful venue for sight seekers.
    Written January 17, 2025
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  • HonestSydGuy
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience and friendly staff who can assist

    Lots of information about Ballina and surrounds and a very welcoming staff.

    A must place visit for tourists!
    Written January 17, 2025
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  • Josephine Warda
    Brisbane, Australia72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    No need to spend a long time here. It’s a good spot to take a photo and there’s a convenient parking spot just in front of it.
    Written May 30, 2024
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  • Marty ..
    Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lighthouse Beach , is a scenic sandy beach , between Ballina North Wall & Ballina Heads Lookout

    Only the Ballina Heads Lookout end of the beach , is usually patrolled by a local Surf Lifesaving Club
    Written January 17, 2023
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  • Jenn P
    Wangi Wangi, Australia460 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely walk along the river, with information on plaques along the way. Lots of people also cycling on the path, plenty wide enough
    Written April 28, 2024
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  • Sarah T
    Australia359 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unplug! Feel the wind in your hair and soak your feet or whole body into the small watering holes in the rock pools.

    Loves: sun, sand and being miles from anywhere. Cafe proximity to get icecream or a cuppa etc.

    Notes: there is parking but it is limited, we typically pick our timing after the busy period when most go home.

    Bring beach wear, travel with your cart full or just as we did with keys and ourselves.

    Highly recommend.
    Written December 27, 2024
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  • Suzanne N
    Brisbane, Australia334 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We love visiting this quiet beach off Shelly Beach Road. Kit enjoys the gentle waves for his early morning and evening swims.
    Written December 4, 2024
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  • Marty ..
    Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From Ballina Heads Lookout .. you do get panoramic views towards Lighthouse Beach & Shelly Beach

    There’s pathways from Ballina Heads , to both these East Ballina Beaches
    Written February 3, 2023
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  • EllaDee011
    Macksville, Australia575 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great walk along a breakwall out to the oceans. Water dragons all along the path. Spotted a pod of dolphins at the end. Bathrooms at either end plus a water refill station at the start. Dog friendly on-leash.
    Written November 10, 2023
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  • njk17
    Newcastle, Australia345 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The kids absolutely loved this place. We went on a sunny Sunday, but the slide lines were fairly short and the slides themselves were heaps of fun. Staff were friendly, and the other pools were beautifully maintained. There’s a lovely outlook over the river, and even the hot chips at the kiosk were better than the usual pool fare. The three hour session for $16 was well priced, we thought.
    Written February 19, 2023
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  • Michael-4551
    Caloundra, Australia5,521 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited on Tuesday 22nd June. A piece of early history still there for everybody to see up close, good to see it hasn't been pulled down.
    Written August 10, 2021
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  • Marty ..
    Cebu City, Philippines3,682 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a pleasant walk around Shaws Bay

    Shaws Bay , is a large protected water inlet, off the coastal end of Richmond River Ballina / East Ballina

    Along the edge of the scenic Shaws Bay , there are different shallow sandy beaches - which are good for children

    Specially Pop Denison Park .. as this bayside park has BBQ & picnic areas , with children playground

    This public waterway is also used a lot by paddle boarders & canoeist
    Written March 8, 2023
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