BALLINA
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THE AREA
Coastal cool with a serve of urban convenience; Ballina is one easy-going town with boundless energy for all things outdoors. And although this beachside beauty is revered for being the gateway to Byron Bay , Ballina is a standout in its own right, thanks in large part to its impressive waterside locale.
Lifestyle
Beautiful Ballina is the launching spot to the lush Northern Rivers region, but with so much on offer, there’s no reason to rush through this seaside town. Taking life in its stride, Ballina is the type of place that has city folk packing up their lives and making a move north.
There is a lot to love about Ballina – from its subtropical environment and stunning coastline to the sun-kissed village that runs along River Street. There’s also waterfront dining, markets (farmers and twilight), food festivals, and let’s not forget the oversized prawn that has long been a tourist attraction on Australia’s list of Big Things.
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Beautiful Ballina is the launching spot to the lush Northern Rivers region, but with so much on offer, there’s no reason to rush through this seaside town. Taking life in its stride, Ballina is the type of place that has city folk packing up their lives and making a move north.
There is a lot to love about Ballina – from its subtropical environment and stunning coastline to the sun-kissed village that runs along River Street. There’s also waterfront dining, markets (farmers and twilight), food festivals, and let’s not forget the oversized prawn that has long been a tourist attraction on Australia’s list of Big Things.
And although Ballina is well-equipped to meet the demands of the growing population with schools (four high schools and five primary schools to be exact), a laid-back village, shopping complexes, a hospital, and a domestic airport. When it comes down to it, Ballina’s biggest pull is its coastline – all 32-kilometre of it.
Surfing beaches, sheltered coves and golden sands are a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts. And what a choice they have. There are 26-kilometres of cycleway, horse riding, river cruises, fishing charters, surfing beaches, sea and river kayaking, mountain biking, hiking trails, and off-road 4WD tracks. Then there are the lush surrounds of Byron Bay’s hinterland and dramatic coastline, a short 30-minute drive away, that’s just begging to be explored.
Neighbours
Ballina’s winning location and lust for waterplay has put this beachside town on the well-worn tourist trail. In peak periods, Ballina’s holiday parks and many beaches are swarming with holiday-makers, but this does little to deter the throngs of growing families that are drawn to Ballina’s easy-going lifestyle year-round. And it’s not only families that call this neck of the woods home; Ballina also ranks highly among retirees.
Neighbours
Ballina’s winning location and lust for waterplay has put this beachside town on the well-worn tourist trail. In peak periods, Ballina’s holiday parks and many beaches are swarming with holiday-makers, but this does little to deter the throngs of growing families that are drawn to Ballina’s easy-going lifestyle year-round. And it’s not only families that call this neck of the woods home; Ballina also ranks highly among retirees.
Area features
WATER WONDERLAND
From swimming beaches and surf breaks to stretches of golden sand with plenty of room for dogs, horses and 4WD vehicles to roam, it all exists in Ballina. Then there is Ballina Pool and Waterslides, a summertime favourite, and Richmond River is ideal for sailing and cruising.
ATTRACTIONS
Water-based activities and sports aside, Ballina has a bounty of things to do; Macadamia Castle, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Australian Seabird Rescue, the regular Ballina Missingham Farmers Market, The Market on Dusk, as well as a line-up of annual events, such as Ballina Fine Food and Wine Festival.
SEASIDE VILLAGE
Ballina ticks all the right boxes when it comes to urban conveniences. The local community is well-catered for with an abundance of schools (nearby, Lismore has a sprawling university campus), plus there are hospitals, an airport, and shopping hubs.
