Tourism Ballina

Welcome to the astonishing natural beauty and unique cultural diversity of Ballina Coast and Hinterland, hub of the NSW Northern Rivers.

This Tourism Ballina web site offers the visitor a chance to find:

• somewhere to stay,
• what to see and do,
• where to eat and
• how to get about as well as some of the
• services found in this wonderful region.

Wander through the quiet country hinterland to world heritage rainforests and hidden waterfalls, relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches, or cruise on the tranquil waters of the Richmond River.

Read about our Postcards From Ballina and Upcoming Events.
Join in the discussion of Ballina Tourism and help make our region grow.

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in this fantastic region.

Come and discover Ballina Shire, one of Australia’s most irresistible holiday destinations.

Click to read more about Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville Hinterland and villages

Ballina is a great starting point to explore the best of the Northern Rivers, and offers a diverse range of affordable accommodation for a family beach holiday or a romantic adventure for two. Come and discover Ballina Shire, one of Australia’s most irresistible holiday destinations.

There’s always something to do, with an olympic pool and waterslide, golf, tennis, lawn bowls, walking, cycling, ten pin bowling, skate park, cinema complex, shopping centres and the numerous restaurants and cafés to sit back in and relax.

The beautiful beaches and waterways offer swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, boating, sailing, fishing, horse riding or a historic cruise on the Richmond River and the headlands provide an ideal place to hang glide or do a spot of whale and dolphin watching.

Head off to the pioneer villages and farms of the Hinterland Plateau, enjoy the fresh local produce, galleries, markets and antique shops or the lush subtropical parks and forest with an adventurous 4WD ecotour or enjoy the breeze on a harley or trike.

• Read about upcoming REGIONAL EVENTS
• Read the report on REGIONAL TOURISM
• Read the prospective councilors responses to our tourism questionnaire and council election results.

Tourism Ballina Marketing Initiatives

Tourism Ballina is the Private Sector Tourism Industry’s Membership body, driving the growth of Ballina Coast & Hinterland tourism businesses. Read the Membership Prospectus, with affordable prices to join or further promote your business. This is viewable and downloadable from the website.

By supporting these businesses associated with Tourism Ballina Inc, you are supporting the improvement of tourism services in Ballina and this helps all those that live and work here as well as visitors from outside of the region.

Ballina Coast and Hinterland Tourism Montage Promotional DVD is provided free to members or you can purchase them for only $10 plus $5 (p&h). This is the first of many DVD's that we hope to produce, with the next one promoting our members.

• Intro
• Ballina
• Hinterland
• Lennox Head
• Ballina, the early years

From the branding slogan ‘Ballina.. it will take your breath away...’, we will soon have merchandising options...from:

• T-shirts to
• Postcards;
• Banners to
• Signage.

The possibilities are endless.

This is a very exciting time for us, as we move up a gear as an organisation. We look forward to receiving support from the Industry and Council in order to sustain these activities.

For further details, please contact Dave Heggie – Secretary and Press Officer

For any website advertising opportunities or enquiries please contact Dave at secretary@tourismballina.com.au

© Tourism Ballina Inc